The amount that average prices have risen since 2016 is astounding! Here are the latest stats on Durham & Clarington's real estate market.   ...Read More

Have you heard of The Paint Factory?  If you haven't, but you're a resident of Durham Region, you'll probably recognize some of their work! The Paint Factory is a mural company located in the Durham Region/Greater Toronto Area. They specialize in graffiti style art and accent wall murals. Not only does their art bring life and colour to Durham Region, but they're great spots...Read More

It’s great when you have lots of time to prepare for something important. But life doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes you have to move quickly, and do the best you can with the time you have. Say, for example, you had to get your house ready for sale, and you only had a week to do so. What could you do in those few days to make your home as attractive as possible to potential b...Read More

Do you sometimes review the real estate ads in your local paper? Do you drive by an open house sign and feel the urge to stop and check it out? Those are common indications that, at least on some level, you’re thinking about the possibility of making a move. But how do you decide if you should actually move? The first step is to consider whether there are any practical reasons to consider ...Read More

Such an incredible year! Thank you to everyone who was apart of it! Looking to buy or sell in 2022? Let's get to work! Call or text me at 905 926 5554....Read More

If you were going to sell your car, what would you do? Well, you would probably check to find out how similar vehicles to yours are priced. Then you would set your advertised price within that range. What you would be doing, perhaps without knowing it, is determining the “market value” of your car. Market value is simply what buyers today are willing to pay for a particular product. ...Read More

When preparing a property for sale, homeowners often focus on the things that will impress buyers, such as clean and uncluttered spaces, well lit rooms, staged furniture designed to maximize appeal, and so forth. But it’s equally important to pay attention to those things you don’t want buyers to see… those little turn-offs that, although seemingly minor, can distract buyers and...Read More

You probably know there’s more to selling a home than putting up a FOR SALE sign. But if you don’t understand the process in detail, you might feel intimidated and stressed when it comes time to put your property on the market. Fortunately, the home selling process isn’t that difficult to understand. There are basically six steps. Step one is selecting the right realtor. You ne...Read More

Your home probably has dozens of great features that are going to help it stand out and sell faster. Perhaps it has a cozy sunken living room? Or an equipped and smartly decorated kitchen that Rachel Ray would envy? Or a location in a desirable area? All these things will help. But there’s another selling feature you should consider adding: a pre-sale inspection. A professional home inspec...Read More

With the right mantel décor, your fireplace will stand out as the focal point of the room. A fireplace mantel display needs a certain amount of balance and proportion. Combine artwork, mirrors, vases and other accents. If you’re lucky to have a mantel with character, minimize your accessories and let the mantel do the talking.  Overlap artwork with varying height and width. Be ...Read More