If you are thinking about potentially selling in your home in 2023, there are a few things you need to know... Tip #1: Be Realistic The key to success today is being realistic.  You need to set your expectations about where the market is now and not where it has been over the past two years. A local real estate expert will be able to provide you with the latest comparative sale prices and market...

Finding a home you want is possible when you clearly define your home buying goals. In this blog, I will review an easy system to help you assess your needs and wants so you can shop smarter.https://youtu.be/CfsZHdTKUAQThe best way to avoid buyer remorse is to have a clear picture of what it is you are  looking for. Stop endlessly scrolling the internet without a plan. Become a smarter shopper.Buying a...

Are you wondering where to focus your time and energy when prepping your home to sell?  Let me help you prioritize that mile-long home repair list so you can focus on what really makes the biggest difference to buyers.  https://youtu.be/q14dJDh5WxY Home Repair #1: Paint You don’t need to paint your entire home but you should take a quick glance in each room and patch any holes or scratches...

Sometimes your house just needs a little bit of staging before you put it out there for buyers to see.  Here are 5 quick ways to stage your home to make it more attractive to potential buyers. No matter the property’s price, you want your house looking its best. https://youtu.be/g77ZoEZdfCE Staging Tip #1: Neturalize You want to neutralize some of the colors in your home to make it feel clean...

Seller mistakes you want to avoid! Don’t make these 5 mistakes when selling your home. If your goal is to sell your home quickly for the most money possible, do yourself a big favour and set the sale of your home up for success right from the start.  https://youtu.be/v2dMUEx_Bhw Seller Mistake #5: Ignoring Major Repairs No seller wants to invest thousands of dollars into a house that they are going...

Are we still in a seller’s market? Try not to buy into all the doom and gloom in the national headlines because real estate is local. What you really need to know what is happening here in the local St. John’s real estate market. https://youtu.be/5BahsPdeQ8U What is Inventory Rate? In order to know the difference between a buyers, sellers and balanced market and fully understand what is happening in...

Will rising interest rates impact the sale of my home? You may have heard that interest rates have gone up and are predicted to continue to rise, but what does this really mean for you as a home buyer or seller. https://youtu.be/tsrT1xHFhgg If we take a step back and look at  interest rates over the last 30 years you can see that the low rates that we saw over the past couple of years were really...

Inflation is at an all time high so does it make sense to buy a house right now? Is making a real estate investment still a good idea? https://youtu.be/d05ATFJdzYw No doubt, you are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store and you may be wondering if buying a home right now is a good investment. While the Bank of Canada is working hard to bring down inflation toward their...

Renovating or updating a house may not be as simple as it appears on tv. Let's look at the PROS and CONS of buying a Fixer Upper home versus a home that is Move-In Ready, to help you narrow options for the type of home that you would like to purchase. https://youtu.be/D6vvMR4iLZE Let's start by looking at the upsides to buying a Fixer Upper: Pro #1: Location There are some streets and neighborhoods...

Is buying a home with a Rental Unit the right option for you? Let's look at the pros and cons of buying a 2-Apartment Home vs. a Single Family Home, to help you decide.https://youtu.be/AweFfCMPaHMFirst, Let's look at the benefits of buying a home with a Rental Unit: Pro #1: Income The obvious benefit of a rental unit is that you will have rental income.  If you take this income and apply it to...