Smartest household renovations you can make for Return On Investment

So you are thinking about getting a deal on a bargain house or perhaps staying put and fix it up? When does it make sense for you to renovate?  The “R” word almost always presents itself while out with clients on home hunting tours.  Furthermore, clients getting their homes ready to sell ask: “What are the smartest household renovations you …

The Dreaded Downsize

Details of The Dreaded Downsize: Part One: We all want the best for ourselves and our families in retirement years. It’s not unusual for my senior clients or their close family members to come to me and ask for some guidance around their next steps.  Although I don’t have a crystal ball, I have completed the Seniors Real Estate Specialist program (SRES) …

Mississauga House Price Report March 2017

Mississauga House Price Report March 2017. Mississauga Real Estate – According to the Toronto Real Estate Board February, sales in Mississauga creased by 5.7% over the same month last year. While home sales are up, conversely new listings are down 12.5 over the same time last year. The result is increasing home prices with the MLS HPI – home price index …

Baby Boomer Housing Bubble?

I’m a baby boomer!  For most of us, our home is the most valuable asset, an important part of financing retirement plans.  In the last year alone, I have helped many of my clients and friends navigate through this life changing process.  The situation is that the sheer numbers of us downsizing and selling Real Estate assets could cause a …

Mississauga House Trends Report September 2016

Mississauga House Trends Report September 2016,  Erindale Park 1695 Dundas Street West. According to the Toronto Real Estate Board strong sales growth continued in August, with an adjusted 13% sales volume increase over August last year. The MLS Home Price Index (HPI) was up 17.2% for August over last year. The average house price was up 17.7% over the same period. …