How important is the backyard to a home’s value?
byWe all know that neighbourhood, amenities and transit affect property values. But what about the property itself. How does your backyard affect your property value?
We all know that neighbourhood, amenities and transit affect property values. But what about the property itself. How does your backyard affect your property value?
Here are 5 mistakes that many first time homebuyers make. Maybe you can try to avoid them.
You might think you want to live in an old house with a lot of built in charm, but maybe functionality is really more important you. It is a tough choice. It is a lifestyle choice.
I write a lot of about neighbourhoods because I think it is much better to have a good house in a great neighbourhood than a great house in a good neighbourhood. (Of course, having a great house in a great neighbourhood is ideal.)
Clues for neighbourhood sleuthing We are always looking for clues in real estate. Clues about motivation, clues about the condition of the house and…
Moving to the suburbs It often seems like everyone wants to live in the core. In Kitchener-Waterloo that would include Uptown Waterloo, the Mary-Allen…
Thinking that your home for sale is overpriced? Most real estate listings are overpriced. We all know that, but we also know that they…
What is a good location? “Location, location, location”, so the saying goes are the three most important things about good real estate. I couldn’t…
I like to make predictions. I think I’m usually right, and for the record usually a little conservative when it comes to price rises…
Selling a home is fairly easy Somethings, like replacing a broken wheel on your dishwasher’s top drawer seem easy until you actually begin and…