Monday, October 26, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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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,buying,selling,fall sales,Hamilton
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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In a market of opportunity, deciding to purchase a new home can offer you more choices than you initially expected. A successful home purchase is one that both your head and your heart agree on. Often a difficult task, it's a wonderful feeling when you finally find the perfect place
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,house buying,Hamilton,indecision
Sunday, September 20, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Freshening up the exterior of your home is critical if you want to get those all-important buyers to your front door. Here are some tips to update your outdoor living spaces that are sure to help you close that sale: Colour code - Add a bit of drama to your
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,buying,selling,curb appeal
Monday, August 31, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
With singles representing one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in Canada, buying a home solo may just be the next coming trend. According to a recent study, about 20 per cent of Canadian home buyers are single and of that number about 45 per cent are women. In fact, Statistics
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,home buying,single,
Saturday, August 15, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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When thinking of ceilings most times what comes to mind is the popcorn (stucco) ceiling, or one that's just white and flat. But, if you are looking to update your room, there are some really beautiful options out there to spice up your ceiling and add some flair to your
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,selling,buying,ceiling,home renovations,
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 @ 9:03 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
In today's real estate market, we know that the internet has certainly changed the way people buy and sell homes. But one thing remains that having a real estate agent through the process is your best bet. Ninety per cent of people do use the internet to help them when
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,selling,buying,real estate agents
Thursday, July 23, 2015 @ 7:41 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
Many developers are tuning in to what eco-minded Canadians want - great new homes with a focus on "green". Besides location and design features, what should you look for when buying a new green home? As with any new home construction, research the builder thoroughly. Ensure the builder has a
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,house buying,green home,green
Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Is bigger always better? When it comes to purchasing a home, the answer is, in most cases, no. Unless you're a family of 10, searching for a home with the greatest square-footage you can afford shouldn't be your top priority. Instead, it's more important to carefully consider usable living space,
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,house buying,
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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While you can't rely on nature's resplendence, with the tree branches bare and the rest of the garden in sleep mode, you can create a warm inviting outdoor landscape that'll put your home's best face forward. First, nothing says 'I care about my home' more than a tidy exterior. Rake
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,winter,curb appeal
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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With the rates that property values have grown in the last 10 to 15 years, many amateur investors have gotten in on the flipping game. Growing trends in the housing industry include buying fixer-uppers, foreclosures or investing in new construction with the intent to flip it 'quick and dirty' for
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,flipping houses