• 10 Living Room Staging Tips to Get Your Home Sold

    10 Living Room Staging Tips to Get Your Home Sold,Mike McCarthy Realty

    We love our living rooms. Whether it’s curling up on the couch in front of a crackling fire on a snowy night or spending some quality family time on Sunday morning, we know that living rooms are meant to be, well, lived in. That’s why it’s extremely important to stage your living room before selling. […]

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  • Preparing Your Spring Garden in February

    Preparing Your Spring Garden in February,Mike McCarthy Realty

    In many parts of the country, February can be the coldest month of the year. This likely means that the last thing on your mind is your garden. However, this is in fact the best time of the year to start planning and preparing your springtime strategy. February usually falls about 6-12 weeks from when […]

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  • 3 Steps to Prepping Your Lawn for a Home Sale

    3 Steps to Prepping Your Lawn for a Home Sale,Mike McCarthy Realty

    Most real estate agents will tell you that curb appeal is a big part of selling a home. This includes your lawn too, whether it’s in the front or the back of your home. Keep it looking good all year-round with these tips: Rake leaves and cut the grass. If you’re selling your home in the […]

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  • 4 Kitchen Makeover Tips to Increase Your Home's Value

    4 Kitchen Makeover Tips to Increase Your Home's Value,Mike McCarthy Realty

    Tastes can change from province to province. But there’s one consensus Canada-wide. Updated kitchens will get you more money when you sell. Focus on these… A simple, neutral color scheme. Everyone likes a different shade on the walls. Stick to the safe colors like beige and grey. Keep the space open. Open floor plans are in. Buyers […]

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  • 3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Kitchen for an Open House

    3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Kitchen for an Open House,Mike McCarthy Realty

    While luxurious textiles and well-placed greenery can grab a buyer’s attention for a moment or two, most people searching for a home will tell you that the kitchen is one of the biggest make-or-break factors influencing whether or not they make an offer. It makes sense, of course. Kitchens usually end up being the heart […]

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  • 5 Colour Applications to Elevate Your Home

    5 Colour Applications to Elevate Your Home,Mike McCarthy Realty

    Colour has the power to change the feeling of a room—and it can often be accomplished by repainting the space. Here are a few different color applications that can help elevate your home. Dark Trim and Light Walls Typically, rooms have colour on the walls and the trim is painted white. Reversing this colour application can […]

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  • 5 Key Features for Creating a Sophisticated Child's Bedroom

    5 Key Features for Creating a Sophisticated Child's Bedroom,Mike McCarthy Realty

    Here are five features that will help create a polished bedroom for your children. Avoid Children’s Furniture Investing in high-quality furniture and a full- or queen-size bed will give your child foundational pieces they can grow into. Make It Timeless, But Accessorize With Their Interests With a timeless foundation in place, you can accent the […]

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  • 4 Tips for Luxuriously Staging Your Bathroom

    4 Tips for Luxuriously Staging Your Bathroom,Mike McCarthy Realty

    Bathrooms in Hamilton get a lot of attention from prospective buyers, especially in a luxury home. Here’s how to stage yours to make it feel as close to a five-star hotel as possible.

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