Viewing homes for sale and then making a choice is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. When the time comes to sign on the dotted line, don’t make this decision alone. To assist you in putting together the right team of professionals, the CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) recommends that you hire the following experts. REALTOR®: Among many services, your REALTOR® will help...

The goal at our real estate office is to provide outstanding service to a diverse client base. This is accomplished by staying up-to-date with state-of-the-art technology, staying current with real estate knowledge, and maintaining high levels of enthusiasm. Two real estate brokers in Blue Mountains who love helping people are Cindy Ryerse and Ian Hawkins. CINDY In 1989, she started selling real estate...

If you’re looking at condos for sale, or even an apartment, townhome or townhouse, the feng shui criteria is different to the criteria of looking at houses for sale. Nevertheless, good feng shui is good feng shui, and knowing what good chi (energy) is made of will be useful when you go condo hunting. Below are 3 of the main feng shui elements for condominiums: Chi and Building Location: The chi of a...

Existing personal debt is an important factor taken into consideration when a client applies for mortgage loan approval. Generally, banks tend to follow a guideline concerning debt-ratio of anyone applying for a mortgage. Debt-ratio is a person's percentage of income as compared to existing debt. If your monthly debt payments total 35-40% or more of your monthly income, it may be difficult to obtain a...

The interior of the house isn’t the only thing you need to focus on when you’re selling your home. Here’s a list of real estate property qualities home buyers want most: Healthy Grass. Patchy, unhealthy grass just isn’t pretty! It can make the exterior appearance of your home look neglected and uncared for. Your front lawn is a huge part of the first impression that real estate property buyers...

Barbara Corcoran is a well-known real estate expert, and if you’re looking to sell your home, this is a great video.  Watch and learn how to increase the real estate value of your home by 10-20% without breaking the bank! Some important points Barbara makes include: Don’t draw attention to the negatives - She uses the example of the bench in the front yard, but this goes for anything within your...

Finding the right real estate broker for you can make or break a smooth sale of your home.  What is it that you should look for in the real estate broker that is going to help you sell? Choose someone who possesses great knowledge of your neighbourhood. A real estate broker who has made many sales in the same area will more than likely be successful at selling your home; they know what buyers who are...

If you’re looking to buy commercial real estate in Collingwood, there are some locations you should steer clear of, including: Locations that are hard to access- How frustrating is it when you’re trying to find a store but you have to walk around a building, through an alley, and up three flights of stairs to a door with a half-lit sign? Make sure access to the business is easy and safe, or people...

So you’ve been looking at condos for sale in Collingwood, and are considering buying one, but you’re wondering whether it would be the perfect match for you and your lifestyle. Don’t be fooled! A condo can mean many things; it may be detached or semi-detached, townhouses, or apartments; there are so many options! While you’re sifting through condos for sale, use these pros and cons to help you...

Finding great deals on real estate property isn’t just for property moguls and people willing to fix up the house themselves. Finding deals in Collingwood is simple if you adhere to these four principles. Do your research- If you are looking for a home in a neighbourhood that is just a little out of your price range, don’t give up hope. A good real estate agent can help you scout out the area for...