What Renovations Add Value?

This is a topic that gets Googled millions of times a year by home owners looking to see if their…

Home Inspections: Why You SHOULD Do Them Before Making An Offer

Home inspections, home inspections, home inspections… They are almost always what a firm real estate deal rests upon. We place…

Discount Brokerages vs. Start-Up Brokerages AND how you may be confused!

Right now the media hype is all about Rogers taking over ZooCasa and claiming they will connect “Top Realtors” with…

Why Guest Registrations At An Open House Will Make You Lose Buyers

I just finished hosting my open house in beautiful Hamilton. The weather was great and so was the reception. I…

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Choosing The Wrong Contractor

How many times have you seen a title like this and actually followed the information? I guess we are a…

Property DisGuys: How Private Sellers Have Been Missing Out

Property Guys, ComFree, Naked Realty the list goes on about the many commission cutting companies claiming there is no need…

Toronto Land Transfer Tax and the Dirty Little Secret Consumers Ought to Know

Everybody knows about the changes to Land Transfer Tax in Toronto, especially buyers. Recently there have been changes made to…

What Commission Rate Should You Be Paying?

Commission rates are the biggest issue in the real estate industry today. Why wouldn’t it be? This is what directly…

Is Living Further Away A Good Investment?

Home Prices have been steadily rising in the GTA and homes are becoming less affordable to many purchasers. This has…

What You Need To Know About Listing Agreements

If you have ever sold a house with a realtor you have signed a listing agreement. The listing agreement is…