Saving money is a lot like dieting — easy to understand but difficult to execute and follow through. Intellectually, you know that having that extra piece of pie or second helping of French fries is a bad idea, but it is hard to push back from the table and say ‘enough.’ Saving money is much...Read More

When it comes to staging your home for a quick sale, the right accessories can make all the difference. You want your home to look spacious and uncluttered, but that does not mean leaving your rooms empty. If you are putting your home on the market, it is important to remove any and all clutter....Read More

If you are working up to selling your home, there are a few quick updates that you can do to get it in better shape for the market. Minimal time upfront getting your property ready to sell can make all the difference when it comes to offers and asking prices. Here are five simple upgrades...Read More

If you’re like most people looking to sell your home quickly, you already know the importance of curb appeal. While more and more homebuyers are looking online for homes for sale, a majority still do the trusty ol’ drive-by before requesting a showing. If your home’s exterior can’t wow potential buyers from the street, you...Read More

Burglars look for opportune moments to enter homes in search of valuables, and they don’t take breaks for the holidays. In fact, many burglaries take place during the holidays, especially when people go away on vacation or to visit family. Here are several tips that you can use to burglar-proof your home during the holiday...Read More

Setting a price for the home you are selling requires serious thought and research. Homebuyers have choices in today’s market, and that means you should not list your home at an unreasonably high price. If a comparable home in your neighbourhood is selling for $25,000 less than your listing, why should a buyer pay your...Read More

If you are selling your home, this can be a challenge when you are in charge of getting your family on board as well. Selling a home with kids has its own challenges, but it isn’t impossible. Here are four tips for selling a home when your whole family will be involved. 1. Keep Kids...Read More

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you may be wondering what you can do to help it sell quickly. How can you make your home more appealing without investing a lot of time or money? The answer could lie in updating some of your home’s fixtures. Update Your Lighting to Impress Homebuyers Few...Read More

Everyone looks forward to a vacation, and many people return to their favorite spot each year. If you really enjoy your annual destination, you might be ready to invest in a vacation home. There are many practical reasons to consider purchasing a second home in a popular tourist area, in addition to the fact that...Read More

So you’ve made the decision to sell your home. What you do to prepare – from the outside in – will make all the difference in whether prospective buyers choose to take a look.  First impressions matter. The goal is to get buyers past the front door, but you can’t do that if they drive on...Read More