Realtor Marina Secrets

Day after day we receive reports that average home price in GTA climbed over 600K/625K/650K. While prices are growing with no trend to slow down, there are still options for first time home buyers and investors.1. Ajax - Salem and Mandrake intersection, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom - beautifully updated...

Markland Wood is a relatively small community in Western Etobicoke, located right on the border of Mississauga, North of Dundas, South of Rathburn and West of Hwy 427. But even being as small as it is, Markland Wood welcomed 143 new families just in a recent year.Total properties sold in the last...

You might have heard about home staging and wondered what it’s all about. There are even a few television reality shows that feature staging experts doing their magic on a particular house or condo.So what exactly is it? Home staging is simply setting up your home to maximize its appeal to potent...

You’ve heard the story. Someone finds a home on the market that seems underpriced, grabs it, and subsequently discovers it’s worth tens of thousands of dollars more than the selling price.What a bargain!The truth is, bargains like that rarely happen.Most properties sell for somewhere close to the...

They say, “Home is where the heart is.” How true! That’s why, when selling your property, it’s important to realize that your home – your heart — is moving to another place. Your current property is now a product that you want to sell quickly, and for the best price possible.Making that mental tr...

What do you want from an open house? Obviously, you want to attract a lot of potential buyers — and have at least a few of them become seriously interested in your property.So how do you make your open house as successful as possible?You probably already know the basics: make sure your house is c...

Like taxes, traffic is a fact of life. So, when you're shopping for a new home, consider how the road situation will affect your commute to work, access to shopping and attractions, and the ability to conveniently reach places you need to go.After all, it’s difficult to enjoy your new home if you...

You’ve spent a lot of time shopping for the perfect property. You made an offer, held your breath and – hurray! – you got the home! But now you’ve realized that you have to move in four weeks – and you’re far from prepared.Don’t add stress to what was otherwise a smooth process. Make sure you hav...

There are two main reasons why homeowners invest in a home renovation or major redecorating project: They want to enjoy the results of the new kitchen, bathroom, flooring or other improvement they’ve made; and/or, they hope that the money they spend will come back to them – at least in part – whe...

The front door is usually the first feature of a house that buyers see and feel. How do you ensure it makes a grand first impression? That’s easy. Put on a fresh coat of paint. Replace worn or faded door handles and locks. Install a brass kick plate at the bottom of the door. Clean the exterior d...