Many homewoners planning on making a move struggle with not knowing what they should do first. The first step in making this decision will be to know the market condtions in your local area, not what you hear on the evening news.  Most Realtors offer this type of consulation free of charge.   BENEFITS OF SELLING FIRST THEN BUYING... POWER TO NEGOTIATE TOP DOLLAR - beacause the seller is not under pressure it is their provocative to entertain or pass on any offers that... [read more]

What are secondary units? Accessory Unit                                                  Basement  Apartment Secondary Suite In-Law Flats/Suites They are considered self-contained residential units consisting of kitchen and bathroom facilities within a dwelling or within a structures accessory to dwellings such as above Laneway garages... [read more]

Whether you are a Seller or a Buyer, understanding who a Realtor works for in your Real Estate Transaction can shape the success ofyou transaction.  There are FOUR common types of Agency Representaion in Real Estate.  Some are obvious while other will need to be clearly explained to you by the Brokerage before proceeding. Typically people assume a Salesperson duties are to parties paying for service or product. In most cases this is true, unless however there is a contract between... [read more]

In the unfortunate circumstance that a homeowner is past-due on their monthly mortgage payments, they pave the way for a “foreclosure” on their property. In today’s market, banks and other lenders do not turn to foreclosure to take away the homes of homeowners who are in arrears. Instead, they perform a "Power of Sale" which is wholly different from a Foreclosure. What is a Foreclosure? Foreclosures are laborious, grueling, and costly to both the... [read more]