If you’re looking to 𝗕𝗨𝗬 a home:⁣ ⁣ 🌟Don’t wait to get paperwork ready. 🌟Do everything you can NOW (gather down payment funds, get pre-approved, have your home ready to sell) so when you find your dream home you can move, and move fast!⁣ 🌟Don’t make a clunky offer. Make a clean offer with as few contingencies and concessions as possible.⁣ 🌟Don’t let your emotions run awry. 🌟Trust your Realtor. ⁣I've been in this industry long enough to know and understand the market. Let me guide you and help you make the best offer to win a home. ⁣ 👉Ready to Sell? Ready to Buy? I'm ready for you! ☺️ Send…

“Move-in-ready homes with curb appeal and in desirable areas—and that are priced to sell—are especially likely to move quickly this spring.”

It is always really special for me to assist seniors when they've made the decision to move on from their 'family' home to a smaller property. My SRES designation means I've received specialized training to help make the transition as simple as possible. I would be honoured to walk you, or a family member, through the process.

1. Increased demand: Spring is typically a popular time for home buyers to start their search, as the weather is warmer, the days are longer, and families often plan their moves during the summer months when children are out of school. By getting your home ready for sale in the spring, you'll be tapping into a larger pool of potential buyers, which can increase your chances of selling your home quickly and for a good price. 2. Better curb appeal: After a long, cold winter, your home's exterior may have taken a beating. By sprucing up your landscaping, touching up any…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year - February 2023 vs February 2022 As forecasted, the Niagara Region has begun to spring back as month over month sales are up, the number of listings is up and the average days on market has decreased slightly. We can see as well that home values are holding steady at roughly the same as it was in January 2023. Looking back year over year, we will continue to see larger differences in these numbers as the market did not begin to level out until late in the second quarter of 2022. New…

When it comes to buying a house, conventional wisdom would have us believe spring and summer are the prime purchasing months. The sun is shining, gardens are in bloom and “For Sale” signs start to pop up on front lawns… but perhaps we’re missing out on the best season of them all. Bargain Buys When the temperature drops, so too do listing prices, making it the perfect time to snag a real estate deal. People are less enthused about packing up all their worldly possessions in subzero temperatures. With fewer offers coming in, wintertime sellers are more willing to reduce listing prices to try…

Know the Local Market when You Sell “The most common way people give up their power is thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker “If you’re working on something you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” Steve Jobs Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you might be paying close attention to housing market news covered by the regional and national media. While that news can be helpful information, it can sometimes say little about what’s happening in your particular neighbourhood. In fact, it’s possible for there to be a balanced market nationally…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Month to Month, September 2022 vs August 2022 Our market in Niagara continues to soften. Although inventory is up, sales have slowed resulting in a continued reduction in overall average prices. It shows our average sale price is comparable to where we were a year ago. Check out the monthly stats below. New listings in the Niagara Region were 1177 in September 2022 vs 1095 in August 2022, which is a increase of 7.5% Residential home sales totaled 399 in September 2022 compared to 457 in August 2022, which is a decrease of 12.7%. The…

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The Niagara Real Estate Market Report month to month, May 2022 vs April 2022 New listings in the Niagara Region were 1480 in May 2022 vs 1382 in April 2022, which is a increase of 7.1% Residential home sales totaled 595 in May 2022 compared to 707 in April 2022, which is a Decrease of 15.8%. ️ The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $790,500 In May 2022, compared to $814,600 in April 2022, which is an decrease of 3.0%. ️ The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year- May 2022 vs May 2021 New listings in the Niagara Region were 1480 in May…

Home buying can get a little weird, right? You're making the biggest financial decision of your life and sometimes, you have to make it within the 30-minute window of a showing or open house. That's why when I accompany my clients to showings, I encourage you to spend time getting to know the property and deciding if it checks enough of your boxes, while I focus on making sure we ask the following questions: 1) Why is the homeowner selling? 2) How long has the property been on the market? 3) Are there any other offers on the property? 4) When does the seller…

Typically, it’s easy to make your house look attractive when flowers are blooming, the sun is shining or the leaves are changing colour. But how do you make your property look great during the cold months? We asked the RE/MAX Influencers—a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada—for their top Winter Curb Appeal Tips. Below are their top responses. 1 – Sweep the Leaves, Shovel the Snow A driveway with a thick layer of snow is much less inviting than a clear pathway leading to the front door of a home. Sweeping leaves and shovelling snow is incredibly important to make your…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report month to month, December 2021 vs November 2021 Residential home sales totaled 473 in December 2021 compared to 669 in November 2021, which is a Decrease of 29.3%. The Number of new listings reported was 403 in December 2021 compared to 751 in November 2021 which is a decrease of inventory by 46.3% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $720,200 In December 2021, compared to $679,400 in November 2021, which is an increase of 6%. Niagara housing market expected to remain hot in 2022!! If you have any questions regarding the market or looking…