by meredithjkennedy | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Imagine if you dreamed of owning a special limited edition vehicle. What would you do to ensure that your dream vehicle would someday be parked in your driveway — with your name on the ownership papers? You would probably start by doing some research. You’d find out...
by meredithjkennedy | Apr 8, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Determining if you should buy a new home or fix up your current one isn’t easy. In fact, the decision can be steeped in so much drama they make reality TV shows about it! So if you’re considering whether to move or improve, here are three things to...
by meredithjkennedy | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a “For Sale” sign or seeing a home for sale in the newspaper and then calling to enquire. Of course, many buyers find out about listed properties that...
by meredithjkennedy | Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized |
As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your property has an impact on how quickly it sells – and how much you earn on the sale. What you may not realize is just how significant an impact it has. Consider the following examples: Example 1: You...
by meredithjkennedy | Jan 4, 2016 | Uncategorized |
When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues.” After all, you don’t want to...
by meredithjkennedy | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized |
When would you talk to a car salesperson? Probably only once you’re ready to buy a new car. You would do some initial research (perhaps on the internet), get an idea of what you want, and then go to the dealership to meet a salesperson, test drive the car and...
by meredithjkennedy | Sep 10, 2015 | buyers, buying, offers, real estate, selling |
If you take care to price your home correctly – that is, at a price that is in line with what similar properties in the area have sold for recently – then you have a good chance of selling it at or near your asking price. That doesn’t mean you...
by meredithjkennedy | Apr 7, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Usually when you list your home, you would prefer to sell it quickly. It’s like being the first one served in a crowded ice cream parlour. It’s satisfying. However, sometimes there’s more to it than that. There may be a truly urgent reason why you...
by meredithjkennedy | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized |
There are many hidden sources of moisture in your home that can lead to serious problems, such as mould. To keep moisture levels in check, consider these tips: Bathrooms are an obvious source of moisture build-up. Contractor and TV personality Mike Holmes recommends...
by meredithjkennedy | Mar 8, 2015 | Uncategorized |
If you’re thinking of shopping for a new home, one of the first considerations is price range. You want to know what you can reasonably afford. How do you figure that out? First of all, you need to determine the initial out-of-pocket costs you will need to...
