August 2021 Durham Region and Bowmanville Real Estate Market Report

By: Marlene Boyle

August 2021 Durham Region and Bowmanville Real Estate Market Report

Tags: Durham Region Homes, Bowmanville Homes, Durham Region Real Estate, Bowmanville Realtors, Clarington Homes, Durham Region Homes for Sale, Bowmanville Real Estate

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Durham Region Real Estate Market Taking Another Step Towards Normalcy

By: Marlene Boyle

Durham Region Real Estate Market Taking Another Step Towards Normalcy

Tags: durham region market, durham region real estate, clarington home prices, average durham region home price, average home price durham

You can all take a deep breath!  Finally, the average home price in Durham Region has fallen significantly for the first time in a while. It's been a record breaking first quarter of 2021 as homes have been selling like crazy. However, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) announced that Canadian home sales declined by 8.4 percent between May and June 2021. The average home price ...Read More

3 Quick Tips For First Time Home Buyers Entering the Market

By: Marlene Boyle

3 Quick Tips For First Time Home Buyers Entering the Market

Tags: first time home buyers, home buying tips, how to buy a home, home buyer tips

There's no doubt that buying your first home can be stressful. Moving out of your parents home into a home of your own is scary! However, having a realtor to guide you can make the process a lot easier. Here are a few tips if you're a first time buyer trying to get into the market. 1. What to do when everything is being sold over asking With such a hot market in Durham Region and surroun...Read More

Amazing Foyer Decorating Ideas (+ Some Tips for Small Foyers!)

By: Marlene Boyle

Amazing Foyer Decorating Ideas (+ Some Tips for Small Foyers!)

Tags: foyer decor, entryway, decorate your entryway, home design tips

  I went surfing the web to find foyers that make small spaces seem bigger and create tons of storage space without making the area seem cluttered. There are some great tips and tricks to make the most out of your small entryways here, as well as some gorgeous ways to decorate foyers with little or no room for extra furniture.   ...Read More

My Favourite Real Estate Instagram Accounts!

By: Marlene Boyle

My Favourite Real Estate Instagram Accounts!

Tags: real estate tips, real estate instagram accounts, real estate coaching, real estate marketing

  We all have our favourite Instagram accounts that we could scroll through for hours! Here are some of mine. Real Estate Fails (@badrealestatepics) These pictures are absolutely hilarious! Plenty of them are submitted by followers of the page and you'll see some of the worst home and design fails ever. So funny! Jason Pantana (@jasonpantana) My Marketing Manager, Noelle and myse...Read More

5 Home Design Trends For 2021 That You Need to Know About!

By: Marlene Boyle

5 Home Design Trends For 2021 That You Need to Know About!

Tags: home design trends, interior decor, 2021 home decor, interior design inspiration

Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renov...Read More

20 Ways To Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

By: Marlene Boyle

20 Ways To Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

Tags: first time home buyers, home buying tips, household budget, money saving tips

These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month. Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your b...Read More

10 Clever Organization Life Hacks For Your Home (Part 2)

By: Marlene Boyle

10 Clever Organization Life Hacks For Your Home (Part 2)

Tags: home organization, home lifehacks, household life hacks, functional spaces ideas

Here is part 2 of some super clever life hacks you'll want to use in your home!  Loading...(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){var ql=document.querySelectorAll('A[quiz],DIV[quiz],A[data-quiz],DIV[data-quiz]'); if(ql){if(ql.length){for(var k=0;k   ...Read More

10 Clever Organization Life Hacks For Your Home (Part 1)

By: Marlene Boyle

10 Clever Organization Life Hacks For Your Home (Part 1)

Tags: home organization, home lifehacks, household life hacks, functional spaces ideas

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Add Value to Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements

By: Marlene Boyle

Add Value to Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements

Tags: Durham Region Homes, Bowmanville Homes, Durham Region Real Estate, Bowmanville Realtors, Clarington Homes, Durham Region Homes for Sale

  Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these renovations can be completed over the course of a weekend. And they don’t require a l...Read More