Q1 REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
The first Quarter of 2022 continued to show no signs of a slow down as the West Island single family home market saw prices increase by 8% compared to the same period last year while inventory remained critically low at the end of the quarter, with only 301 homes for sale across all value ranges. […]
Spring Thaw Pro Tips
How to Prevent Water Damage Before spring arrives, it is important to take steps to prevent any potential water damage to your home. Follow these simple tips to ensure your home is ready for this year’s spring thaw. Check for Ice BuildupKeep excess snow and ice away from the foundation, especially riskier areas like basement […]
ANOTHER WILD RIDE IN THE WEST ISLAND
Busiest January in Last 10 Years January is typically a slow month for real estate, but this year it was exceptionally busy in both the single-family and condo markets here on the West Island. The single-family market saw the number of sales jump 35% compared to January of last year with 136 homes sold. It was the busiest […]
POWER OF MARKETING
The Story of 14 Mohawks When Mike & Patricia decided it was time to sell their home, they worried whether listing in January during a pandemic was the right move. “We were nervous to put the house up for sale in what is one of the slowest months for real estate,” said Mike. “The BW Group put […]
Don’t Leave Money On The Table
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Even in this hot seller’s market, we’ve seen a lot of homeowners leave a substantial amount of money on the table by making these common and easily avoidable mistakes. Here are our Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling:1) Not preparing in advance – This is by far the most […]
Trends, Myths and Predictions for 2021
Trends, Myths and Predictions for 2021 After being locked down for nearly 8 weeks beginning in March of 2020, our market came roaring back in May finishing out the year as hot as it’s ever been. During the early days of the first lockdown, predictions of a market crash filled the headlines with even optimistic […]
New Subscription Service is the Future of Homeownership
Taking Real Estate Services to a New Level Owning a home can be stressful. Problems tend to appear at the worst possible times and there’s always something that needs doing. The unpredictability of costly repairs and ongoing maintenance can be a real pain, especially when you’ve got so many other responsibilities demanding your attention. Pre-scheduled […]
The Importance of Virtual Marketing
An End to Tire-Kickers & Open House Chaos The way we show properties and monitor on-site visits will definitely have to change as we deal with a second wave of COVID and another potential lockdown. We have witnessed several crammed public open houses in recent months and question whether this strategy is in the sellers’ […]
Radon Gas – The Hidden Killer
How to test for it and lower your risk Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in soil and rocks. Although it is natural, it can seep indoors through foundations and sump pump pits, and accumulate to concentrations that can be harmful to your health. You may […]
Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
Home Maintenance Tips WINTER IS HERE! If you want to avoid costly repairs in the spring, you need to make sure that your home is ready for winter. But it isn’t always easy to know what you should be doing to prepare and protect your property. Don’t worry, we are here to help. Read on for […]
