When you’re buying a house, there’s always the possibility that you’ll find an old grow house on your search. Unfortunately, the signs can be very hard to spot. Before a grow house goes on the market, it should be extensively renovated to correct the problems, but sometimes the only corrections are cosmetic. Here are some… Continue reading Marijuana Grow Houses
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Housing Bubble or Housing Balloon?
Since Monday, there has been a lot of talk in the real estate industry about BMO’s latest report on Canada’s housing market. First, let’s get some definitions out of the way. The word “bubble” has been used a lot since the recession started a couple years ago. But what does it mean? Basically, the value… Continue reading Housing Bubble or Housing Balloon?
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
You’ve seen the listings on realtor.ca. The ones with photos that are dark, off-centre, fuzzy, maybe with dirty dishes in the sink…you know what I’m talking about! Some listings don’t have any photos at all!!! Check out Hooked on Houses for a variety of incredibly terrible MLS photos 🙂 You may think that if you… Continue reading A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
Facing Multiple Offers
First, let’s define a multiple offer. It is a situation in which more than one buyer is interested in a property and offers the seller an Agreement of Purchase and Sale which includes price, inclusions, terms, closing date, conditions, etc. Working with multiple offers is a very emotional process for both buyers and sellers, but… Continue reading Facing Multiple Offers
Tips for Selling in Winter
As I discussed in my last post, Selling in Winter, you can still sell your home in winter! It’s just a different kind of market, and you can ask your REALTOR how he or she can promote it differently. This week, I’ll help you get your house ready now that your house is on the… Continue reading Tips for Selling in Winter