The Interplay of Housing Demand and Musical Chairs Analogy

Posted on Aug 27, 2023 in Real Estate Life



When considering a move to a different home – whether an upgrade, relocation, or downsizing – people are apprehensive due to limited availability of suitable options. This concern is well-founded, given the limited quality choices in the housing market, often leading individuals to remain in their current residences that further leads to housing sh...

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be on trend for fall 2023

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice



Have you been in a store lately? The shelves are starting to fill up with all things fall. Outdoor wreaths, warm cozy throws, and velvet pumpkins signal that Fall is on its way. Changing out our homes for every season with new colours and trends can really hit you in the pocket book, and really… who has the space to store 4 seasons worth of home dé...

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The Difference Between Average and Median house Price: Which One Should You Use?

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice



Setting a marketing price for a home depends on many variables but, asking price is often the marketing price not necessary the price seller is hoping or aiming for. Few agents do not break down the median vs average price therefore the home could be overpriced or underpriced.
 
More expensive homes can skew the average price more than the median pric...

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ZONE IT AND THEY WILL BUILD ???

Posted on Jul 03, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice



In the Field of Dreams movie, the baseball ghost says, “Build it and they will come”. Some planners and community activists make a similar but very incorrect assumption about land use zoning: “Zone it and they will build”! Urban planner and developers, need to understand that this “Field of Dreams” paradigm does not govern city building. There are...

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foreclosure savvy 

Posted on Jun 30, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice

Beware of risks and hidden costs before you give in to the allure of a great deal!
Foreclosed homes can be repossessed and sold by:
1.  The bank who offered the home loan also knows as judicial sale
2.  The lender who offered the home loan also known as power of sale
3.  The government who insured the home or when property taxes are owed  also known as pre...

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what's behind your mortgage rate

Posted on Jun 21, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice



As a real estate advisor, I have general knowledge about various mortgage or financing scenarios based on clients needs. There are so many personal situations which I could guide and connect clients with trusted advisor to solve a financial piece before going window shopping for real estate. Everyone has a story and here are some of the previous qu...

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