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Could being social affect your negotiating power?

Posted on Jan 16, 2013 in Real Estate Tips

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and the list goes on and on. In today's world social media is a way of life - however, when in a real estate transaction not being socially aware could cost you more than you think.

In preparation for a real estate transaction, more and more people are researching their buyers or sellers online in an attempt to g...

Preparing your home for winter showings

Posted on Dec 15, 2012 in Real Estate Tips

There is no doubt about it! Even if the weather is relatively pleasant, your home won’t show as well in the winter as it would in the summer, especially from the outside. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your home look more attractive and appealing to buyers during the winter season.

First, before showing your home to a potential buyer, clea...

Is it time to invest in U.S. real estate?

Posted on Jul 10, 2012 in Real Estate Tips

Now just might be the time to buy that vacation dream home south of 49.

The loonie is still within sight of par, taking the bite out of the currency transaction. Add to that glimmers of hope for a turnaround in the killing field of U.S. real estate, where the average house price dropped 34 per cent from its peak in 2006, and you have a situation tha...

Nine Common Negotiating Mistakes

Posted on Jun 19, 2012 in Real Estate Tips

It’s easy to get wrapped up in a negotiation – the potential to get a good deal, or just “win” the property – but there are some common traps to avoid. Here is Danielle's list of top nine negotiation mistakes that nix deals and erode finances:

Focus too much on the dollar
Sure, you want the best deal, but a focus on the all-mighty dollar means you mi...

Eliminating the Home Selling (or Buying) Jitters

Posted on May 08, 2012 in Real Estate Tips

Selling your property and buying a new home can be a potentially intimidating experience... so much so that these jitters may even prevent some people from making a move!

It doesn't have to be that way.

A big part of the stress of selling and buying comes from not understanding the process or having unanswered questions. You might worry about how the...

Power of Attorney: what every homeowner needs to know

Posted on Mar 19, 2012 in Real Estate Tips

Anyone with significant assets (such as property) should be aware of the phrase “Power of Attorney”. Not to be confused with an attorney at law or a lawyer, Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows a principal owner of assets to assign an individual (known as the attorney or agent) the power to represent the principal in legal and financia...

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