Learn what's involved in the home-selling process, from marketing your house to closing on the sale. Everything you need to know about getting top dollar for your home is here!

Saving a down payment for a house can be a daunting task. Nowadays, it can take years to save enough money to afford a home, depending on various personal and economic factors. However, the Canadian government has created a Home Buyers’ Plan program, which allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $35,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to increase their down payment. If you’re buying with someone who also qualifies for the program, that gives you up to $70,000 to put toward your home purchase. Essentially, by using your RRSP, you are borrowing funds from yourself to purchase your home. Below, we will explain both how much of a down payment you require and how you can leverage your RRSP to help pay for…

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When looking for the perfect home, there are many factors to consider. One that can be sometimes forgotten when buyers are being wooed by top-tier amenities and gorgeous kitchen details is transportation concerns around the home. When researching properties, it is recommended to consider not just the commute now, but what it may look like if the buyer changed jobs or how it might work for a future homeowner, should the buyer ever sell.

People with Shorter Commutes Are Happier

Before deciding an hour-long commute is an acceptable trade-off for a home with more space, buyers should consider what researchers have learned about commute time. There is a strong correlation between short, easy commutes and happiness. Researchers discovered that adding…

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When you sign a residential listing agreement, it's usually a binding contract. Real estate agents list, market and show a property based on the assumption that they will get paid if they can find a buyer. Given that cancelling the contract cuts off the agent's opportunity to be paid, some agents won't walk away without a fight.

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Pricing your home is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling it. Your asking price becomes equivalent to naming a starting point in negotiations, so getting this right can set up an opportunity for success that might otherwise go unnoticed or unappreciated by potential buyers who come across what they think are too-high prices even if those same homes are well priced!

To help prevent any surprises during a buyer's home hunt (and perhaps even entice more buyers), here are three common strategies:

Strategy #1: Price Below Market Value 

Pricing low can be an effective way to generate interest in your home, with the hopes that multiple Buyers want to make offers on it. You set up this "bidding war" by setting the price at…

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Choosing to relocate to Keswick, ON, is a fantastic decision! Set on the shores of beautiful Lake Simcoe, not only is the town picturesque, but it's also a thriving community with multiple things to do for residents. Keswick has something for everyone. Keswick offers a number of year-round activities in a variety of recreational facilities including our many impressive public parks, beaches, forested areas, conservation areas,

If you're thinking about moving to Keswick,  you probably have some questions about the real estate market. Here are some answers to some of the most common questions about Keswick real estate:

What is the average price of a home in Keswick, ON?

The average price of a home in Keswick was $954,944 in May 2022,…

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Painting the walls of your home is one of the easiest ways to customize it. Whether it’s bubblegum pink or a stylish neutral, every room takes on a new feeling when it gets a fresh coat of paint. However, hiring professional painters to do the job can add up quickly, especially if the entire home needs new paint. Because of this, many homeowners opt to do the job on their own. But where should homeowners start if they don’t know how to paint walls? Here are some of the essential steps for painting that all homeowners should know before they pick up a paintbrush.

Remove the Furniture from the Room

It’s no secret that paint stains, so in order to protect everything in the room, the easiest thing to do is to take everything out of the room. While…

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Aurora is a thriving community just north of Toronto, ON with a wealth of arts and music choices, a year-round variety of community events for all audiences, miles of greenways and trails, and green parks in every corner of the town. Aurora's vibrant Downtown District is packed with shops, restaurants, bars, and more entertainment. Whether you're a long-term resident or new to the area, there's certainly something to enjoy.

If you're thinking of moving to Aurora, ON, you probably have questions about what the town is like and what the housing options are. Here's a quick guide to help you get started with your home search.

What is the average price of a home in Aurora, ON?

Housing in Aurora is varied and affordable. You can find…

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Newmarket, ON, is a charming town with a lot to offer home buyers. Its proximity to Toronto and Lake Simcoe makes it a popular commuter suburb. Inside the town, There are over 45 active parks and open spaces and over 800 acres of parkland in Newmarket! Picnic areas, trails, playgrounds, soccer pitches, ball diamonds, tennis courts and basketball courts can be found in various parks throughout the Town. Newmarket also includes a wide range of housing choices, abundant commercial and business sectors, and a championship golf course. 

If you're thinking of making a home purchase in Newmarket, you'll want to know all there is to know about the real estate market. Keep reading to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Newmarket homes and…

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