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Canada’s housing market hit a boiling point last year as homebuyers clambered for real estate in regions with significantly more demand than supply. But now that homeowners and buyers alike are feeling the pinch of rising interest rates and record inflation, the market appears to finally be simmering down.

Our nation is in the midst of a shifting real estate market. But even as the buying frenzy begins to slow, many properties are still receiving multiple offers.

So what’s the best way to compete as a buyer–especially if you’re wary about overpaying?

While a high offer price gets attention, most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.

Downsizing is a difficult descicion to make unless there is a driving force from family, or a financial/health situation. A very small percentage of older Canadians downsize. We understand and empathize the thought of never moving. It’s a very daunting thought for many reasons, mainly because we don’t like change as we get older. But here are some things we think you should consider before making your final decision.

Prepping your home before a showing can be extremely difficult, especially when you have young kids or pets! Using these tips below can help you not only PREPARE better and on time, but, teach you all the little tricks to making your home DAZZLE & STAND OUT!

No matter how excited you are to move into your new place, your first few weeks will probably feel foreign and, well, a little weird. Celebrating a birthday, planting a garden, or decorating for the holidays will help that “new-house feeling” fade, but waiting for a milestone requires a little too much patience. Here’s how you can feel settled and happy — even while you’re living among boxes.

Whether you’re buying a new home or you’ve already paid off the mortgage, you may have wondered about the value of home insurance. Your home is likely one of the most valuable assets you have. Homeowners insurance helps protect that investment — and you — in a variety of ways.

Living Room Edition

Well… this year… Christmas went up early and it also was taken down by December 26th.

With a little bit of help from our Friend Jane, and Nikcole….we were able to take it down and fully decorate for that “all year round look” even before New Years Eve.

Jane and Nikcole, have an amazing eye for how things could and should look to make your home feel cozy but also with a little bit of magazine “wow”. If your wanting to make your home feel this way, or you want ideas to make your home more appealing BEFORE you list to sell, check out some of these tips!