When you decide the time has come to shop for a new house, you want to stack the deck in your favour. That means working with a good real estate agent, and there are none better than the sales representatives at Royal LePage. Defining real estate agents and REALTORS® All real estate agents must be licensed. In addition to having a real estate license, most Royal LePage agents are also REALTO...Read More

The owning advantage (and some added incentive) Two out of three Canadian families own a house – that's one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world. And for good reason. Real estate is a great investment. And with increasing housing prices, it's all the more important for first-time buyers to get a foot on the first rung of the property ladder. Finan...Read More

Clean it up An open house should be a clean house. Clean your home from top to bottom, and make sure all appliances are spotless. Steam-clean carpets and drapes, scrub kitchen and bathroom tiles, and wash floors, walls, windows, ceilings and trim.Clean around tubs and sinks, removing water stains. This is also a good time to spray for bugs if you suspect you have an infestation. Dispose and de-c...Read More

How supply and demand on the housing market impact your buying strategy Think back to high school economics. Remember those lessons on the laws of supply and demand, and how you swore you’d never need to know that stuff in the real world? Well, if you’re looking to buy a house, it could come in handy. The concept is a simple one, but it teaches a valuable lesson in how housing market...Read More

Determine your home’s condition and value Why would you, as a seller, have your own house inspected? After all, many prospective buyers will insist upon a home inspection by a professional home inspector prior to making any firm commitments to purchase your home. And that’s precisely why you should consider an inspection in advance of the buyer’s. You want to be prepared for any ...Read More

Whether you are cosidering buying a particular home, selling your current property or both, a home inspection will help. A home inspection is an inspection by a qualified professional who takes a close look at every aspect of a home - Structure, Wiring, Plumbing, Windows, Roof & more - identifies issues you may not have noticed yourself. For example, a home inspection can reveal that a furnac...Read More