Investing in the exterior of your home can provide a significant return on investment when it comes time to sell. Exterior upgrades are not only important for improving the aesthetics of your home, but they can also increase its value. In fact, many brokers suggest that improving your home's curb appeal can increase its value by as much as 5-10%. From landscaping to a new front door, there are several exterior upgrades that boost your home's value. This article will explore some of the best exterior upgrades that improve your home’s value and curb appeal. A value upgrade through landscaping Landscaping is one of the best exterior upgrades that boost your home's value. Adding colorful, [...]

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Find out all about what to expect from the spring housing market and how to get ready for the changes it comes with.

At the height of the pandemic, any time of the year was favorable to sell. But now that the market is stabilizing, once again timing is an important factor. So it is essential to note that selling your property in the spring can bring you both a higher selling price and a faster sale.

Two experts see a positive trend for the months ahead by Katia Samson, real estate broker, and Mathieu Alexandre-Poupart, mortgage broker ________________________ After 27 years as real estate broker, Katia Samson has seen a lot of ups and downs in the market. And things are looking up for 2023, she says. “The real estate market has been quite strong since the beginning of the year,” she said. “This is evidenced by multiple offers on several properties and short sale delays.” And she sees no sign of a slowing in the future. She bases this on low inventory, and no noticeable decrease in values and sale prices so far.  If the offer/demand ratio remains the same, [...]

Are you looking to sell your home in 2023 and wondering if right now is the best time of the year to list your property for sale? During the pandemic's peak, we’ve witnessed a drastic change in the real estate market’s seasonal patterns. The demand for properties was so high that virtually any time was a great time to list your property for sale. Now, the housing market is settling down, and the timing is, once again, becoming an essential consideration for anyone looking to sell.  Certain trends and patterns, however, normally do persist throughout the year. One of them is that selling your property in late spring and early summer can net you a [...]

Home maintenance when selling is necessary. If you don't know what you should do and where to start, we are here to help.

Nowadays, everyone knows one thing: if you want to finish up the bidding on the house quickly and secure ownership of it, you need to pre-apply for a mortgage. However, the details of what sort of mortgage you should get and what you can do to maximize your chances of being approved for one are murky. So, let’s take a closer look at what you need to know before applying for a home loan!   Try to maintain a good credit score Your credit score is one of the most important things you need to understand before applying for a home loan. You see, your credit will be played on a ‘score’ from three to [...]

  Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to live an eco-friendly, sustainable life. Creating a home with eco-friendly features is one big step towards that. When we change our everyday habits and our surroundings, we make the biggest difference. This is due to the fact that all of our everyday choices, which might seem irrelevant at first, add up. Once you calculate the impact difference between a home with eco-friendly features and one that doesn’t, you can see these changes pay off. Not only do eco-friendly upgrades make your home more sustainable, but they can have other benefits, too. Let’s see what the best eco-friendly home upgrades are and how they can [...]

Let's face it, we all dream of owning a home. You no longer have to comply with all your landlord's restrictions. Thus, you can make it your own. But buying real estate is not cheap. Particularly when you're single and have no one to help with those mortgage payments. That's probably why, in the past, only single-career men could afford it. However, times have changed. Nowadays, more and more single women are purchasing homes. And this is great. After all, you work just as hard and deserve something of your own. Still, buying a home is a big decision. Thus, you have to be sure before placing an offer. Plus, a question always arises: should [...]