How to increase curb appeal 101:   ? Go green: add some fresh greenery and flowers leading up to the entrance, and around windows for framing. Planters and window boxes may also be a cheaper alternative to look into!    ? Make your door pop: Although it may seem insignificant, a buyer scrolling through photos of similar properties is more likely to take a look at a home that has an intriguing entryway. Even a simple paint job is an easy DIY that takes little to no... [read more]

February is a complete sellers market in the GTA, especially the Durham Region.  There is a total lack of inventory right now and we are seeing 9 out of 10 homes sell for over the asking price.  Obviously buyers don't pay over  the asking price unless they are forced to by the competition.  This week alone i have seen a handful of homes sell for well over $100,000 over asking.  Many sellers are generating over 20 offers on their home right now.  In my... [read more]

BUYERS OR SELLERS MARKET? Good morning everyone.  I just wanted to touch on COVID-19 and how it is affecting our current Durham Real Estate Market and the rest of the GTA.  COVID-19 has definitely slowed down the the total transactions in the Durham Region and GTA.  Before COVID-19 it was a complete sellers market in the Durham Region and there was multiple offers on pretty much every home being sold, especially the lower/entry level priced homes.  Today there... [read more]

3 Ways To Save On Real Estate Commission | Durham Region You can save money on realtor commissions, but you have to be prepared and understand what you are getting into. Here are 3 Ways To Save On Your Next Real Estate Sale.   Matt Phillips, Dec 8th, 2020    If you want to save a few thousand bucks the next time you sell a house, read on. Here are three tips you can use right now: You might also like... Who is Durham... [read more]