Candles or a crackling fire used to set the mood of a home. Fast forward to incandescent lights that emitted "warm" light, and with an added dimmer switch, we could set the room's atmosphere. Along came CFL bulbs which did save energy but gave-off somewhat harsh lighting. Now we have LEDs which enable us to save energy and still choose the mood.

Home staging can help sell houses without question. When my clients are trying to decide whether a particular house is the right one for them, I ask them whether they can see themselves waking up on Saturday morning in this home. Does it feel good? The Buyers need to be able to envision their new life in the home.

A Real Estate Agent / Realtor will not only take the time to help you find the right property, but also assist you through the buying and closing process. By getting to know you they can make suggestions of similar properties in similar neighbourhoods that may be off your radar. They have their fingers on the pulse of communities across the region they cover. They will advise you through the offer process and once a bid is won, they can recommend trusted professionals to help you complete the transition. 

The “Housing Bubble” is often mentioned these days as some fear that quickly rising home prices fuelled by demand, speculation and over-spending will lead to a collapse. So are we in a housing bubble? Is now the time to sell my home? Should I wait to buy a home?

A unique home, however, demands a unique agent who understands the true worth of your home, knows how to uniquely market it and has the ability to find the right buyer who appreciates the value of the home’s uniqueness.

Now that we’re into the winter months in Oakville and Burlington, it’s important to inspect your beautiful home to help prevent the most common – and also costly – problems from occurring. We’ve made a helpful checklist, available for download, to help guide you in keeping your home a safe and healthy place to live this winter and year-round.

Searching for your Dream Home? Whether you’re a first time home buyer, an experience home buyer or a senior or empty nester seeking to downsize, we’re here to help. We’ve put together 10 helpful tips for home buyers to make the process as smooth as possible and of course, we’ll be here with you every step of the way to ensure a successful search for your new home.

"Despite industry warnings that the market would cool off in the last half of the year, we continue to notice a rise in all data points and figures. When you take into consideration this year’s challenges of COVID-19 prompting a near full-stop to any public open houses and drastically reduced in-person meetings for listing or buying, this truly is an incredible real estate market,” said OMDREB President Richard Weima.

Have you found your dream home? Congratulations! Now it’s time for the big move. To ensure your transition is as smooth as possible, we’ve created a moving checklist with tips for you to follow from the beginning to the end of your journey. Happy moving!