Sometimes people think about luxury staging as a large-scale undertaking, including swapping out the couches and artwork in an out-dated home for a sleeker, more modern look that entices buyers. The secret about staging, however, is that it’s really all about the details. Even small parts of your home can benefit from staging, and this […]

Considering moving to a smaller home? Perhaps you’re retiring, or your children have moved out and it’s time for a smaller space. While you might be worried about leaving behind the home you’ve grown attached to, there are many benefits to downsizing. Here are a few. An increase in finances. This is usually the big reason […]

Staging is all the rage these days. Having a professional touch added to your home as you prep it to sell or rent seems like a no brainer, but how do the numbers really stack up? After all, in Canada, staging can run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars for a consult to an actual […]

Colour psychology can play a role when it comes to selling your home. Canadian designers and therapists have proved that colour has a big impact on emotions and may actually change the way a buyer sees different spaces. So, with that in mind, have a look at these six décor colours that are popular in […]

Staging is all the rage these days. Having a professional touch added to your home as you prep it to sell or rent seems like a no brainer, but how do the numbers really stack up? After all, in Canada, staging can run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars for a consult to an actual […]

While a home inspection is always ideal and recommended before buying a home, there are times—particularly in highly competitive markets like Vancouver and Toronto, where a conditional offer upon home inspection just isn’t possible due to bidding wars. In this case, what’s a buyer to do? You will have to rely on visual cues or […]

Whether you’ve just moved into your luxury home or you’re planning to sell and want to stage it as optimally as possible, there are a lot of elements to consider. We’ve all seen luxury homes so terribly decorated that they did little justice to the home’s stately architecture or premium finishes. Don’t let that be […]

Deciding on the best price to list your home at is a tricky thing. Many factors come into play, and these can change depending on the time of year, or countless other reasons. That’s why it’s beneficial to have a real estate professional to help you figure it out. Here’s what you need to be […]

Thanks to Canada’s housing boom, many new homeowners end up buying a new-build—a home or condo they’ve either bought from floorplans or after it has just been finished. And while a brand-new space with shiny floors and never-used appliances has a certain kind of appeal, there are certain shortcuts you should watch out for. Cheap […]

Picking a real estate agent in Canada can seem like an impossible task. Last year, the Canadian Real Estate Board counted 120,000 licensed agents, a figure that only continues to grow. With agents everywhere, how do you choose? How do you make sure you’re working with someone who will get you where you need to […]

You might be flipping a starter home or downsizing as empty nesters. Whatever the case may be, if you have recently made the decision to sell your home, you are probably overwhelmed by the amount of information there is to learn before your home is actually put on the market. That’s why your real estate […]

Marketing your home positively is a mish-mash of many things; however, studies have shown that Canadians respond to certain words more readily than they do to others. Not only can using the right words help you sell quicker, it may also help you sell for more money. When you and your REALTOR® sit down to […]

Whether you want to give your kitchen a luxury upgrade by gutting it before you sell, or you just purchased an older home and want to bring it into the 21st century, designing the kitchen layout will be critical. It’s one of the most well-used rooms in any house and can really make or break the […]

Browsing open houses can be a great way to see what’s on the market or to see a home up close and personal before you consider making an offer. That being said, it’s easy to get distracted by gorgeous staging or expensive furniture, or even just the excitement of being there. Make sure you watch […]

Staging is a pretty big part of selling a home. Buyers are visual, so a space that’s been thoughtfully staged has a much higher chance of being sold faster, and for a higher asking price. Many real estate agencies have in-house stagers, or work with a reputable company they can recommend to you. But if […]

If you’re selling a property, you might have bedrooms to spare. And while you might be tempted to leave them staged as, well, bedrooms, having a surplus of spaces can actually be a great opportunity to show buyers what they could really be used for. A Dressing RoomGot a spare bedroom? Why not turn it […]

Moving can be exciting. Whether you’re downsizing, buying your first home, moving across Canada or just minutes away, a new start holds so much promise. Before you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labour, however, you’ll have to pack up your belongings, haul them to your new place, and unpack them all over again. […]

Homebuyers are pretty observant folks. In fact, it takes only seconds for a prospective buyer to gain a first impression upon entering a home. And while striking staging or expensive features might catch the eye, you would be surprised at what really contributes to a buyer’s first impression. Here’s what they’re most likely to notice […]

While downsizing is a wise move as you get older and need less space, it can also create a lot of additional stress. Suddenly you have to fit a lifetime’s worth of things into a much smaller space. Picking and choosing what to keep and what to get rid of is a challenge, but it […]

There are a lot of tasks to juggle when it comes to purchasing or selling a property, no doubt about it. From securing financing to finding the perfect neighbourhood for your new investment, buying a home takes resources and some diligent work. One thing that some buyers neglect, however? Shopping around for the perfect luxury […]