Beaconsfield and Baie-D’Urfe Year in Review

State of the Union Market Update The traditional pre-holiday slow-down has not materialized this year. The market continues to ramp up in the single-family sector with the number of sales in Beaconsfield now up 5% year-to-date compared to last year, and the median price is up 15%. Baie-D’Urfe sales, however, were up 50% year-to-date vs the same period in 2019, […]

PRO-TIP: PYRITE

What The Heck is Pyrite? And What You Should Know About It Pyrite is a very common mineral found in rock used to make crushed stone for back-fill under concrete slabs in garages and basements. Pretty sexy eh? By itself pyrite is not normally an issue, but when combined with moisture and oxygen in a […]

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The Best Time to List Your Home for Sale We have been getting this question a lot lately, from folks who are thinking of selling their home in the coming months.  When is the best time to put my home on the market?A common misconception is that springtime is always the best time to list. […]

Conditional Offers in a Seller’s Market

Expert Advice on how to buy before you sell After the pandemic hit, Derek and Stephanie found themselves in a position like many other young families in Beaconsfield. Being forced to work from home, with three young kids running around, made them realize they needed more space.  Very few people looking to upsize can afford […]

Selling Your Home With or Without Legal Warranty

What you need to know “Should I sell my home without legal warranty?” We get this question a lot from prospective sellers. Many have heard the horror stories of buyers coming back to sue a previous homeowner for large sums of money, years after the sale has closed. The rule is quite simple. Every property […]

Pre-Listing Home Inspections

A good way to avoid every seller’s worst nightmare Have you ever sold your home and then waited anxiously while the buyer conducts a pre-sale building inspection? It can be very nerve racking. The success of the sale is in the hands of some inspector who is mandated to uncover all of the little warts […]

Rockstar Clients + Marketing Playbook

Proven formula for selling your home quickly & for top dollar When Alex Decarie and his wife Joy decided they were ready to sell their home, they knew they wanted a professional team of advisors in their corner. They wanted a team who would take the time to listen, diagnose their situation, and recommend the […]

6 Deadly Sins That Repel Buyers From Your Home

Before potential buyers even walk into your home, you have ONE shot to make a good impression. That one shot begins with their initial online search. Before listing your home, you’ll want to make sure that it’s staged and prepped to sell for the highest value.Avoid these six mistakes that can damage your home’s perceived […]

Is that blue cheese in your attic?

Mould Removal 101 Many homeowners get freaked out when they hear the word “mould”. It definitely merits concern, however, it is important to know the difference between Good Mould, Normal Mould and Bad Mould. Mould is a type of fungus and one of the most common sources of indoor air pollution. Mould is not harmful […]

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Homeowners who are not looking to move Every homeowner wants to create an environment where everyone in the family feels safe, happy, and content. But who do you turn to for help, while ensuring you don’t make mistakes that could jeopardize your family’s financial security?   The first step in using real estate to help you […]