You’re selling your home! It won’t be long before you’re selling the house keys for a sweet pile of money to fund your next great adventure. But real estate is one of the most expensive items you’ll ever sell. Messing it up will make you anxious, and it’ll drop a bomb on your other financial goals. These days homeowners make it seem unbelievable because they are making some prevalent home selling mistakes. By skipping home selling mistakes, a home seller improves the chances that their home selling experience is relatively stress-free and, most importantly, successful.
-
Six Mistakes Home-Sellers Make and How To Avoid Them
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Market Update - March 2022
️The Niagara Market Report March 2022 vs March 2021 Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 830 homes in March 2022 compared to1064 in March 2021, which is a decrease of 22% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $825,300 in March 2022 compared to $624,700 in March 2021, which is an increase of 32.1% ️The Niagara Market Report month to month, March 2022 vs February 2022 Residential home sales totaled 830 in March 2022 compared to 630 in February 2022, which is a Increase of 31.7%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $825,300 In March 2022, compared to $798,100…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Province Cracks Down on Foreign Speculators in Ontario Real Estate
The Province has increased and expanded its Non-Resident Speculation Tax in an effort to cool the heated Ontario real estate market.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Five Tips To Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal
There is a lot that one can do when they are thinking about redoing their home or working on changes to their house. Real estate has been an interesting vertical to work in during the pandemic because many changes were taking place and everyone had to work on keeping up with those changes if they wanted to get through.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
A Beginner’s Guide To Buying A House
Buying your first home can feel daunting, especially with the recent dramatic rise in home prices. It’s one of, if not the biggest purchase, that you’ll ever make. Before you start calculating how much you need for a down payment or shopping around for mortgages, you’ll want to make sure you have a few bases covered. Staying on top of the basics can help you stay in control of your money and set you up to achieve long-term goals. As an expert in the field, Tracy Phelan, Broker RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc, has written down a beginner’s guide to buying a house. This will help you break down the important factors you should consider when buying a house.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Mortgage Rates & Broker News
The Bank of Canada's Rate Decision: To Hike or Not to Hike https://bit.ly/3u0UUZV Do you have any real estate questions? I'm always happy to help. Visit https://www.tracyphelan.com today! #REMAXGardenCityRealtyIncBrokerage #RealEstateAgent #Grimsby
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Check Out How the Niagara Real Estate Market Compares to One Year Ago!
Check out how the Niagara real estate market compares to one year ago! The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year vs Year, January 2021 vs January 2022 Residential home sales totaled 504 in January 2021 compared to 454 in January 2022, which is a Decrease of 9.9%. The Number of new listings reported was 616 in January 2021 compared to 529 in January 2022 which is a decrease of inventory by 14.1% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $561,200 In January 2021, compared to $748,800 in January 2022, which is an increase of 33.4%. Niagara housing market expected to remain…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Tracy's 2021 in Review
Thank you all for your support in 2021! I would not be here without your ongoing trust in my services and your referrals from your friends and families for over 30 years.
Understanding marketing, negotiating, relationships and most importantly my clients has helped me climb to the top 5% realtors in Niagara. As we enter into 2022 I have made it my mission to help as many homebuyers, sellers and investors have the best experience while making one of the biggest and smartest decisions of their lives.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Top 5 Winter Curb Appeal Tips
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…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
The Niagara Real Estate Market Report month to month, December 2021 vs November 2021
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…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Happy new Year 2022

We wish you a happy and a prosperous new year
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your Home
At some point in life, it becomes inevitable
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
12 Days of Local Christmas Giveaways in Niagara
To spread some holiday cheer and have some fun, we’re going “Around the World in Niagara” to bring you 12 days of international culinary adventures and remind us of all the great restaurants we have right here at home!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
NIAGARA MARKET REPORT November 2021
The Niagara Market Report November 2021 vs November 2020 Residential home sales in Niagara totalled 669 homes in November 2021 compared to 699 in November 2020, which is a decrease of 4.3% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $701,700 in November 2021 compared to $519,300 in November 2020, which is an increase of 35.1% The Niagara Market Report month to month, November 2021 vs October 2021 Residential home sales totaled 669 in November 2021 compared to 774 in October 2021, which is a Decrease of 13.6%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $701,700 In November 2021, compared to $679,400 in October…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Your Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Trusted Solutions for Your Loved Ones in Transition
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Season’s Greetings From Tracy Phelan, Broker RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage
Christmas is all about family, friends, and a cozy home. May your heart be filled with laughter, your soul with joy, and your home with love this holiday season.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Niagara October Market Report
The Niagara Market Report October 2021 vs October 2020 Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 774 homes in October 2021 compared to 896 in October 2020, which is a decrease of 13.6% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $679,400 in October 2021 compared to $508,800 in October 2020, which is an increase of 33.5%. The Niagara Market Report October 2021 vs September 2021 Residential home sales totaled 774 in October 2021 compared to 707 in September 2021, which is a increase of 9.5%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $679,400 October 2021, compared to $657,400 in September 2021, which is an…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Is Downsizing the Right Move for You?
Have you recently retired? Have your kids moved away from home? If so, you’ve likely considered downsizing your home. Being able to use the additional funds to improve your lifestyle and financial situation, downsizing is an option you might consider, but it isn’t for everyone. What Is Downsizing? To put it simply, downsizing is the process of selling your current larger home and opting to purchase something smaller like a townhome, condo or bungalow. Letting go of the extra square footage, inside and out, that becomes unnecessary and difficult to manage as you age, or your living situation changes. Benefits Of Downsizing Your…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
Niagara Market Report
The Niagara Market Report September 2021 vs September 2020 Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 707 homes in September 2021 compared to 914 in September 2020, which is a decrease of 22.6% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $665,000 in September 2021 compared to $497,500 in September 2020, which is an increase of 33.8%. The Niagara Market Report September 2021 vs August 2021 Residential home sales totaled 707 in September 2021 compared to 740 in August 2021, which is a decrease of 4.5%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $665,600 September 2021, compared to $657,400 in August 2021, which is an increase…
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
-
What Makes Tracy Phelan, Broker RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage Stand Out
Thanks for stopping by my blog. If you’re looking for more information about Tracy Phelan, Broker RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage, you’ve come to the right place.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
