When it comes to finding a great realtor, there is nothing like getting a referral from someone you know and trust who has received great service before. Trust is a big deal, especially when it comes to someone handling the largest purchase you’ll ever make — the purchase (or sale) of a home. That’s why I choose to work by referral, and why I also like to give referrals to my clients too, of people and professionals that I know, like and trust. Here are the benefits of workin

Mortgage rates are at historic lows, but these changing rates can and will impact your monthly mortgage payments. Instead of looking at the price of the house, I’d recommend factoring out your potential payments for a better idea of the actual cost and potential savings. To give you an idea, below are two common mortgage scenarios that show the differences between down payment amounts, interest rates, and potential savings by end of term. NOTES: Keep in mind that the payments

In today’s current market, sellers are getting top dollar for their homes while record-low interest rates are helping others lower their mortgage payments. Here’s why it’s time to get your home on the market. 1. Inventory Is Tight Your home is a hot commodity! Currently, it would take about 3.6 months to sell all the homes on the market, a record low figure that does push the market toward sellers. But we aren't actually in a buyer’s or a seller’s market just yet. It is start

If you’re looking to relocate, you’ve probably thought about everything you want for your new home. However, keep in mind that when you’re buying in a new neighbourhood, it’s all about location, location, location. You CAN change and renovate your home, but you cannot change where your home is located- so keep reading to learn about the 4 Red Flags to watch for when you are checking out a new neighbourhood to move to. Flag 1: The local schools are enrolling fewer kids. Ther

I think we can agree that stress, overwhelm and burnout are very real things and that we can't always control what happens to us, but we can control how we want to feel about it. Life as a realtor can get very hectic in between supporting my clients, house hunting, legal documents, lawyer and client communication, local researching, and the list goes on… so, if I let it, burnout could be waiting for me just around the corner. Can you relate with your career/life too? If so, k