The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is hard at work for you, in ways you might not even know about. In the Lakeland Association of Realtors which covers Orillia and Muskoka, there is a great need for more housing opportunities. Inventory levels are at an all-time low which is driving prices up to record highs. …
Small Towns, Big Opportunities: OREA’s Rural and Northern Housing Policy Report Read More »
Remember that Barenaked Ladies song – If I had a million dollars? If the lyrics in that song were updated, for many people in the GTA they would be singing along to – If I had a million dollars, I’d pay off the mortgage and have nothing left. A million-dollar mortgage in the GTA is …
Welcome to October Besides celebrating Thanksgiving in October, if you also celebrate a birthday this month did you know that you could have a messy home and a praiseworthy backyard. Those are two things that identify people born in October. Those born in October can also often have vivacious personalities and can connect well with …
Before you renew your mortgage it is important to review where you’re at, where you want to go and what is best for you. That involves doing a little homework before you sign for your mortgage, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. One of the biggest errors many people …
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For years brass has been on the sidelines, but it’s making a comeback. Here are ways homeowners can incorporate the finish to add glamour and help homes stand out. After years of chrome, stainless steel, and nickel being the shining stars of interior metals, brass is back and starting to steal the show. As with …
The last five years has once again shown that rising house prices make buying the right house a good investment. However, that can’t be said for all buyers. With the wrong mortgage, even the right house can turn into a financial disaster for a buyer. The rules surrounding being approved for a mortgage can be …
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Many of the buyers I take through homes, in fact, I would say nine out of ten buyers seem to always say “Wow, I Love That” when they see this in a home. If you’re looking for something to add a wow factor to a room in your home, the barn door might be …
How big of a home do you really need? Not want, NEED! This might be hard to comprehend, but according to an estimate provided by The Engineering ToolBox, the average person needs between 100-400 square feet within a home to feel comfortable. The size naturally depends on a person’s comfort level which does vary, but …
Surprise! You Can Be Comfortable In A Much Smaller Home. Read More »
One of the best suggestions for anyone considering to sell a home is to start as early as possible to prepare the home to sell. The more time a homeowner has to take care of necessary repairs and to ensure the home is properly staged the easier the whole process will be. Unless you love …
