Enter Blog P Whether you are moving to a smaller space or just trying to de-clutter, down-sizing can be overwhelming. There are often many bittersweet feelings - excitement for change but sadness over what you might need to let go of. Downsizing can force you to get rid of items that you may have clung to for a long time, but it is the perfect opportunity to remind yourself what you value most. I...Read More

So now that you’re stuck indoors for the foreseeable future, you may be wondering how you are going to fill your time. If you have plans, or are just considering, putting your house on the market when this is all over, now is the best time to get it ready! What better way to pass the hours and be productive than preparing your house for sale? While some checklist items may be obvious, there ...Read More

  It has become very clear that the Coronavirus outbreak has definitely created a very new reality for all of us...at least temporarily.  We understand that everyone is dealing with many new challenges, whether personally, financially or professionally, and we want you to know... You are not alone.   It's up to each and every one of us to do whatever we can to ge...Read More

It's Cleanup Season It’s April, and as we have all been told “April showers bring May Flowers”. Well March and April have been very unpredictable over the years…One day we see snow/frost and the next it’s seems like flowers and trees are showing signs of life. Even the birds are confused.  Well, regardless of what mother nature does, taking some time to do...Read More

Do you remember the Boy Scouts motto; Be Prepared! This is so true when trying to gauge when to list your home for sale. I always say the best time to call your realtor is as soon as you are starting to considering a move.   Plan ahead...knowing what changes and possible upgrades your home may need to get you top dollar, could make the difference in the critical timing for listing your home....Read More

One day we are in sweaters, the next snowsuits and the next day raincoats! Either way you look at it, winter is definitely upon us!   Although we haven't had huge amounts of snow, it is easy to overlook ice and snow accumulation along the sides of the house. In particular, it is extremely important to ensure that your intake and exhaust vents are kept clear. You can't forget about the...Read More

Do you live in Durham Region?  Have you ever wondered who to call when you have questions about local issues?   Garbarge collection…Public Health…Social Housing…Local Streets etc? Here is a breakdown between Regional Responsibilities and Local Municipality Responsibilities that should help when you need to make a call…. The Region of Durham is responsib...Read More

May Whitby Real Estate Report The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released its latest Market Watch report.  As you might expect, the the real estate housing market is continuing to rise at a frantic pace.  In April, the Average sale price for a house in Whitby was $564,056, which was up over 20% from the average price of $467,875 last year.  This has only slightly outpaced the...Read More

HOW MUCH WILL MY PROPERTY TAXES GO UP AFTER A RE-ASSESSMENT?   As you may, or may not have heard, MPAC has just announced that Home Values have gone up approximately 18%.       Does That Mean Your Property Tax Will Go Up 18% this year?  The simple answer is no.  The reason being is that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation only assesses properties o...Read More

So, you have decided to sell your house and, of course, you want the most money possible. This leads to the subject of holding offers. We have all read, heard, or lived the stories about people holding offers and getting bidding wars on their houses, which lead to them getting some huge sum of money—more than they were even asking. Who wouldn’t want a bidding war when they are selling?...Read More