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Category: Industry Trends (10 posts)
THE OVERNIGHT RATE HAS INCREASED THIS MORNING
June 1, 2022 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
This morning at 10am the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased it's overnight lending rate by 0.5%, which was well anticipated. Here is what this means for your variable rate mortgage and/or home equit ...
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Things to Consider Before Moving Into an Over-55 Community
October 10, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Many people, as they approach retirement age and the kids are gone, begin thinking about downsizing. One of the more popular choices for reduction is moving to one of the over-55 communities that ar ...
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Great Buy on a Home? - Don't Expect the Appraisal to Prove It
September 26, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Buying a home can be fun and exciting, especially when you drive a hard bargain and get that seller over a barrel. You did your research, caught a home with higher than average days on the marke ...
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Tips to Ease the Moving Process Along
September 19, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Moving can be a stressful process, no matter how far you are traveling. Planning your move minimizes the stress associated with this task while also simplifying the process. Here are several tips that ...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a New Home vs an Existing Home
August 1, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
If you're planning on investing in real estate, then you're going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, wherea ...
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Seven Inexpensive Home Staging Ideas for a Quick Sale
July 11, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
When your home is on the market, first impressions matter more than ever. If a potential buyer doesn’t like what they see in the first few minutes, that bad start could color the rest of their e ...
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Preparing to Sell? Do This First
June 13, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
So you've made the decision to sell your home. What you do to prepare - from the outside in - will make all the difference in whether prospective buyers choose to take a look. First impr ...
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Three Simple Updates to Help Sell Your Home Fast
April 18, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
If you're getting ready to sell your home, you may be wondering what you can do to help it sell quickly. How can you make your home more appealing without investing a lot of time or money? The answer ...
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Home Buying 101 - Why the Relationship with Your Broker Should Be a Positive Partnership
April 11, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Whether you are looking for your first home or moving up to the home of your dreams, having an experienced real estate broker or agent in your corner is a must. Real estate is a very specialized indus ...
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Getting Your Whole Family on Board When Selling Your Home
April 4, 2019 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
If you are selling your home, this can be a challenge when you are in charge of getting your family on board as well. Selling a home with kids has its own challenges, but it isn't impossible. Here are ...
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