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Gift Ideas for Home

Posted on Dec 04, 2017 in Advice

20 Home Gadget Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget

Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add enjoyment, comfort and, in some cases, major value to your home.
From music lovers to home chefs, we’ve got something for everyo...

Enjoy Your Neighbourhood

Posted on Nov 06, 2017 in Advice

Welcome Home: 10 Tips to Turn Your Neighbourhood
Into a Hometown Haven

"Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbours know one another better. Knowing your neighbour on a first-name basis...is a surprisingly effective first step."
- Robert Putnam, Harvard Public Policy...

Real Estate Investing Makes Sense

Posted on Oct 04, 2017 in Advice

Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense

INTRODUCTION
There are a lot of “gurus” out there who promise to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. While much of what they’re selling are high-risk schemes, there is a way to make predictable, low-risk income through real estate investing. In this report, we’ll examin...

Hire the Right Real Estate Agent

Posted on Sep 05, 2017 in Advice

The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent?
There are currently more than two million real estate professiona...

Apps for Homeowners

Posted on Aug 07, 2017 in Advice

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and during our leisure time, whether we’re scrolling through social media, reading email...

Assessed Value vs Market Value

Posted on Jul 03, 2017 in Advice

Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value

Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market...

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