Welcome to the exciting month of June, where we celebrate National Homeownership Month! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or someone looking to upgrade your current living situation, there's no denying the profound impact that owning a home can have on your life. In this blog, we will delve into the top five benefits of homeownership, highlighting the advantages that await you when you decide to invest in your property. So, let's explore why homeownership can be a life-changing experience!

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The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year - February 2023 vs February 2022 As forecasted, the Niagara Region has begun to spring back as month over month sales are up, the number of listings is up and the average days on market has decreased slightly. We can see as well that home values are holding steady at roughly the same as it was in January 2023. Looking back year over year, we will continue to see larger differences in these numbers as the market did not begin to level out until late in the second quarter of 2022. New…

HOME STAGING TIPS THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK I know I talk about staging a lot, and if you're about to sell, you might be thinking, "this sounds expensive." If I think we need to bring in a professional stager, I will tell you honestly. But, most of the time, staging costs very little (if anything!). Here are a few of my favorite "on the fly" staging tips: Play up the brightness of your home by opening all of the window shades, turning on every lamp, and replacing any dim lights with 100-watt bulbs. Bring your furniture off the walls --…

Typically, it’s easy to make your house look attractive when flowers are blooming, the sun is shining or the leaves are changing colour. But how do you make your property look great during the cold months? We asked the RE/MAX Influencers—a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada—for their top Winter Curb Appeal Tips. Below are their top responses. 1 – Sweep the Leaves, Shovel the Snow A driveway with a thick layer of snow is much less inviting than a clear pathway leading to the front door of a home. Sweeping leaves and shovelling snow is incredibly important to make your…

Have you recently retired? Have your kids moved away from home? If so, you’ve likely considered downsizing your home. Being able to use the additional funds to improve your lifestyle and financial situation, downsizing is an option you might consider, but it isn’t for everyone. What Is Downsizing? To put it simply, downsizing is the process of selling your current larger home and opting to purchase something smaller like a townhome, condo or bungalow. Letting go of the extra square footage, inside and out, that becomes unnecessary and difficult to manage as you age, or your living situation changes. Benefits Of Downsizing Your…