Should You Include a Dear Seller Letter with Your Offer?
Buying
You may have heard about a dear seller letter being used as a strategy to aid in pushing your offer to the top of the pile when buying a home or condo. It’s something we’ve been on both sides of – has it worked? Absolutely. Everyone from first-time-buyers to investors have used these letters to […]
Buying a Home with Friends – Can It Work? The Pros and Cons
Buying
Have you ever considered buying a home with friends? With the Toronto real estate market soaring, and the continued challenges first-time-buyers face to actually purchase a single-family home, many are turning to this unconventional option. Could you do it? Should you do it? There are pros and cons to each side, but before you pass […]
Can Hiring a Realtor Can Get You More Money for Your Home?
Guides
There is a reason the overwhelming majority of home and condo sellers hire a realtor to list their home: selling a home takes time, neighbourhood and market knowledge, number-smarts and negotiating skills. So, while eliminating the agent’s commission – usually 5% of the sale price sounds mighty tempting, try to resist. The number one task […]
Move or Renovate: Tips to Help You Decide
Buying
Should you move or renovate? This is a question every homeowner faces at some point in their life. Perhaps you’re debating between a house or condo. Your home is outdated and you’re unsure if you’ll make your money back in renovating it. Or perhaps you’re feeling like you’ve outgrown your house and it’s looking tired […]