One of the most exciting days in the lives of many of our clients is the day that they get to pick up the keys to their new home! There are a few things we recommend home owners do before they make their new house their home. Firstly, we recommend that a locksmith is called…
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It’s no secret that paint is the most cost effective way to make a huge impact when it comes to updating your home. A home looks better with a fresh coat of paint on its’ walls. Paint can transform a room, brighten a space and can even make a room appear larger. In this day…
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Have you ever heard the saying “you can put lipstick on a pig, but its still a pig”? This saying has been used in real estate for years. It is true that a home which has nice “cosmetics” repairs can sell quickly; however, we believe that it’s usually best to find a home that has…
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Imagine walking up to a home that you are considering buying; The first thing you notice is that the roof shingles are curling. Then you walk up to the door and notice the paint on the front door is chipped and peeling. What kind of first impression would you have of this home? We are…
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Open Concept floor plans have been common since the late 1980’s. Decorating an open space can be a daunting task, as you have to think about the entire space as one area with zones rather than room to room. Whether you are selling or staying in your current home you want to get the most…
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There are many reasons why Londoners love this City. London Ontario offers so much to it’s residents, from arts and culture to sports, entertainment and theatre; this city truly has something for everyone! The much loved Forest City offers great neighbourhoods, amazing restaurants, an array of shopping malls and stores, exceptional educational facilities, Victoria Park,…
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One of the valued services that we provide to our sellers is guidance and suggestions for preparing their home for today’s Real Estate Market. In some circumstances we recommend hiring a home stager to bring in furniture and decorative items. Home Staging makes homes look more spacious, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loved and, best of all,…
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Savvy home sellers are familiar with the importance of de-cluttering and de-personalizing their home to prepare it for the real estate market. It is important for potential buyers to focus on the home features and benefits and not on the home owners personal items, collections or photos when they come through open houses or for…
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We have such wonderful clients who work hard to present their homes for showings and open houses. There are always comments by potential buyers when home owners go that extra mile when showing their homes. Home buyers have to not only like the layout or space but have to have that feeling of home. Theses…
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Your first home purchase is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to limit the stress and help you find the home of your dreams! 1. Talk to a Mortgage agent/broker/specialist about getting pre-approved. You will have to provide information about your income, debts and credit. The mortgage agent/broker/specialist will take…
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