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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Though spring and summer are now over, your garden is still very much alive and needs some care to ensure it can handle the harsh winter and save you some work come spring again. Here are some tips to help you maintain your garden: 1. Don't forget to water! You

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: realestate,gardening,homw and garden,fall gardening

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Thinking of selling but wondering if the fall season is the right time? Traditionally, a spring market is always the busiest, but home sales switch hands all year long and fall is a great time to attract serious buyers. Deciding to sell your home during the cool fall season can

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,fall sales

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Monday, September 29, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
If you're a house-hunter, you probably have established a list of needs and wants. Is a finished basement included as a need or a want? For some families, a finished basement isn't a priority and many homeowners spend decades in a home without ever taking on this home renovation project.

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,basement renovations,renos,home improvement

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
One of the biggest changes for former renters or first-time buyers when they become homeowners is the need to take responsibility for exterior maintenance. No matter how well you care for the interior of your home, if it's surrounded by overgrown grass and weed-ridden gardens, your house will look unkempt.

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,lawn care,home care,

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Do you remember those colourful patio lanterns that everyone seemed to have in the 80's? They were bright red, green, yellow and blue and came in a variety of shapes, from simple rectangles to the more elaborate owl or tulip styles. With the 90's came the popularity of NOMA moonrays,

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,hamilton,backyard,patio,lighting,lanterns

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
According to a study completed last year by U.S. research firm GfK Roper, the answer is yes! The firm separated potential buyers into three groups - baby boomers (those born between 1946-64), Generation X (those born between 1965-77) and Generation Y (those born between 1978-95). They made some interesting findings

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: Home buying,rel estate,dream home

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Saturday, July 19, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
It's no secret that many young buyers today are looking for move-in ready homes that don't need much updating. Purchasing your first home is expensive enough and when you're st starting out, there's little room in the budget for a major overhaul of the bathrooms. That's why it's so important for

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,home upgrades,bathroom,

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Thursday, July 3, 2014 @ 10:14 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Make your move a stress-free one! The smart first step for both parties is finding a realtor you are comfortable working with. They will be the guiding light during the entire process. For buyers, here are five tips for ensuring a successful real estate transaction: 1. Avoid overspending at all

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: buying,selling,tips,real estate

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Friday, June 20, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Most adults these days are doing things much later than was typical 30 years ago. You can likely name a handful unmarried 30-year-olds, maybe even a few who still live at the old family homestead. Regardless of this shift, a recent study spearheaded by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)

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Category: Buy & Sell

Tags: real estate,home ownership,young homebuyers

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 @ 11:35 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
The term “breaking your mortgage” seems to have a negative connotation to it, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing, for you or your lender. The main reason a homeowner might choose to break their mortgage is to get a lower rate with another lending institution. When the Investor’s Group

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Category: Announcements

Tags: real estate,morgage,breaking mortgage,

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