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What’s Happening With The Market Right Now?

What is happening with the market right now?

Well, it is nothing to panic about. The way we are behaving right now is different from what some like to call a crash. The rate we were going before wasn't sustainable for anyone in any long-term fashion, so we have corrected out a bit and are still moving forward. You have still built significant equity in your home, the market is still moving along great, and we are still having loads of success.

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What’s The Best Way To Approach Selling A Home While Tenanted?

Tenanted properties are a tough one. I understand that you need a tenant in there to cover costs while you sell, but here are a few reasons why you should consider having your tenant vacate the property before you put it up for sale.

-Tenants sabotage listings - yup, on purpose they will make showings difficult, do damage to the property, not allow showings etc (hint, they don't want you selling the home they are living in)

-What if they don't leave - you sold it, the new owner is set to take possession, and the tenants refuse to leave.... it happens, and now there is a big legal mess.

-The best tenants can go from super amazing to downright nasty during the process.

Those are some of our 2 cents, We have seen it all and lived through it, so if you are curious to know more about selling your rental property, let us know, we are here for you.

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Can You Lie About Your Income To Get A Higher Pre-Approval?

Ever lie a little bit? Maybe about the ice cream you eat? Or do you think you can lie about your income to get a higher pre-approval?

I have honestly seen it happen, and while you may think that you are winning at the beginning and your gonna sneak it by, it gets figured out in the end. With the wrong people on your team, it can sneak by for quite some time and only get discovered when it is too late.

Honesty is always the best policy, so... don't lie about your income, get those pay stubs in, and then we can make sure that you are getting a legit pre-approval and you can buy a home that fits within your budget.

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These Interest Rates Are A Little Bit Scary

The big conversations about rates.... seems to be never-ending right now.

But... being scared and waiting is non-action, and that is only going to cost you more in the long run. You will miss out on all that time you could have been building equity, or missing out on lower home prices.

Rates truly are not that scary, but wishing you had acted sooner. So, reach out, let's have a conversation and find out if it is the right time for you to be buying a home. 

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5 Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter

Are you putting your home on the market this winter? Doing a few simple things goes a really long way in the way that it presents to the buyers.

1. Shovel! Sounds simple, but its the same as curb appeal and first impressions

2. The same goes for your lock box! You want it accessible and out of the snow

3. Add seasonal decor - it makes people smile and looks great

4. Bright lighting - get all those lights on! The sun sets fast and you want it to be bright no matter what time of day a buyer is viewing

5. Make sure there are no drafts. Buyers are going to be looking everywhere for inefficiencies so take care of any drafts you may have.

And lastly, give us a call, because we will make sure that you know even more to sell your home in the winter.

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I am Going To Miss These Littles So Much!

One of my fav "tactics" when looking at homes with littles is to keep them occupied so that mom and dad can have time to look around at things. For these littles we started piggyback rides very early on, and the next thing I knew they were on my back saying "giddy up" as we went room to room in each home. Today when we met for this picture they ran up and gave me the sweetest hug and I am going to miss those special moments.

I am so happy for you and this incredible home. It has all the space that your family needs and can grow for years to come!

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Everyone Is Freaking Out About Interest Rates

It is true, no big secret at all, the interest rates are going up and it can be a bit scary, but what I want you to look at more is what those monthly payments look like. With the prices going down a bit it all balances out pretty darn nicely on a monthly basis.

So don't get all caught up in the news and the fear that people are putting into you. If you want to buy a home, then go buy a home! The best time to buy a home is when it is right for you, not when you think the mortgage rates are the best.

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Don’t Buy A Home In The Winter Is The Worst Advice

Let's talk about buying a home in the wintertime.

There are a lot of misconceptions, one being that because you can't see the yard you shouldn't buy a home. But not seeing a bit of green is no reason to not buy, in fact, I would argue that winter is a better time to buy.

I love seeing how a home performs in the wintertime, you can find all the cold spots and inefficiencies. Being able to see frost in an attic is a huge bonus, or what the windows look like on a -40 day.

So, go put some warm boots on, and let's go look at homes while everyone else is cuddled up in their blankets waiting for the spring market.

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Woop Woop!!!

We looked at a few places, which didn't put much of a smile on our faces. Slightly slanted, has some suuuuuper weird kitchens, and kinda meh homes. When this one came up it was love at first sight.

A beautiful condo, with loads of sunlight, storage space and mint condition in a fabulous location. Right after we saw it we got to work on writing an offer as units in this building sell fast.

I am so happy for you and this fabulous condo. You were a delight to work with and I am happy you are in my neighbourhood now!

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You Need To Plan When Selling Your Home During The Holidays

Just a few days ago I told you that selling your home during the holidays is a great idea... but there is also a bit of planning that needs to go into this.

The average days on market right now is a bit higher, so.... what if your home is on the market and the holidays are done? You now look stale and dated.

Our team puts the right plans in place and has the right conversations with you to make sure your home is never stale! Even if that means us doing double the work, we want to make sure that you and your home are properly taken care of.

So, if you want to get your home on the market, reach out to us, and let's make your goals happen.