Tag: investment
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A LANDLORD…
Owning rental property in Ontario—especially in the high-demand Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)—can be an excellent investment, but let’s be honest: it’s not just about sitting back and collecting rent. Being a successful landlord means managing your property like a business, fostering positive tenant relationships, and staying on top of Ontario’s rental laws. Whether…
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HOME SWEET SAFE HOME
A few months ago, we were unfortunate enough to experience a garage fire. Thankfully, we caught it in time, and were able to keep everyone safe, limit damage to the garage, and prevent any major damage to our home. But it has made us more aware of the fact that securing the well-being of your…
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THE BEST HOME RENOVATIONS FOR THE BIGGEST ROI
Are you a homeowner looking to make some upgrades to your humble abode? Or maybe you’re an investor who wants to add value to a property before selling it. Either way, you’re in luck because today we’re talking about the best home renovations for the biggest return on investment. First things first, let’s address the…
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PROTECTING YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT
Spring break is just around the corner; and that means vacation time!! Getting away is a great way to relax and unwind, but it does come with its own stressors: the biggest one I hear is how to secure your home when you’re away. It’s a sad reality that thieves often target homes when the…
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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY
Is your house ready for the Spring? Here are a few key areas to focus on, to make sure your home is ready for the rain which inevitably falls in the spring: Gutters and Downspouts: Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are clear from leaves and debris, so water can flow through them and not…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER
How should I prepare my house before selling it? First impressions matter. This is true in life, in business, and especially in real estate. Buyer home decisions are often based on emotions so… Think about your senses:How does your house look?Even without staging, each room should be tidy, decluttered, and clean, without major damage in…
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LINKED HOUSES
A client asked me about linked homes recently… what are they? What does it mean for them? A linked house is a house that looks like a detached house from the ground up, but it is built on a lot that was designed for a semi-detached home, so you essentially have a narrower lot size.…
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WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH?
There are 3 different ways to determine the current value of your home: Assessed Value; Market Value; and Appraised Value. And they do not all mean the the same thing: assessed value is not the same as market value or appraised value. The assessed value of a home is used to determine the property taxes…
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ESCAPE CLAUSE
In the current real estate market, we are definitely seeing many more conditional offers being accepted than last year; and one of the types of conditional sales I have started to see more of, are sales which are conditional with an escape clause. So, what is this, you ask? Well, it’s a clause that allows…
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WHAT IS A FINAL WALK THROUGH?
The last visit before you take possession of your new home, is called your final walk through. This is the last time you get to make sure the home is in the condition it’s supposed to be in, before it officially becomes yours, so take it seriously!! What do you look for in the final walkthrough? Usually…
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