It’s becoming more and more common, especially for Millennials, to skip the smaller starter home and upgrade right from a smaller rental apartment to a much larger home. Most of these new homeowners find that when they do purchase a home and up size from that little apartment the opportunities abound. They now have plenty […]
NERDS are common problems in homes all over the world and there are some terrible cases here in the Waterloo Region. In fact some experts we have spoken to have suggested that maybe 1 in every 4 households in our area is being affected by a NERD as we speak. They affect young couples, singletons […]
Color is very powerful, and that can be very true when you are selling a Waterloo Region home. Even though colours can be easily changed, sellers find it hard to move past a dislike of a certain colour to see that, and conversely the right use of certain colours can elevate a would-be buyer’s perception […]
Wondering what’s hot and what’s not for interior design for the soon to arrive New Year, which also happens to be a new decade? Whether you’re hoping to create a buyer-friendly look as you prep your Waterloo Region home for sale or simply want to stay on trend, these finishes and design trends will help […]
Household clutter is an ongoing issue for most families and particularly so for those who have garages. It is a common habit that when we accumulate too much stuff the garage becomes a handy and convenient place to store everything we don’t use and don’t know where else to put it. Soon enough though, the […]
How much do you really know about your bathroom? Or to be more specific the water that flows there and all the plumbing that goes into making a bathroom function? Probably less than you think and what you don’t know could cost you dearly, especially if you intend to sell your Waterloo Region home soon. […]
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a bustling center of activity where people gather to cook, eat, socialize, and entertain. As the central hub of most homes, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the house. This space will immediately attract buyers or turn them off. It’s much easier […]
Homeowners like privacy. Home buyers do too, it’s something many of them actively look for when searching for the right Waterloo Region home. But what’s the best way to achieve it? A 50-foot fence would provide plenty of privacy. A moat will keep people out of your yard. But we’re guessing you probably want something […]
The Top Five Benefits of Home Staging As a Waterloo Region home seller, these days one of the first pieces of advice you are likely to receive from your real estate agent is that you should consider hiring a professional stager to come in and help you stage your home for sale. They may even […]
A fireplace has long been an item that is often found on many a home buyer’s wishlist, ranking right up there in popularity with hardwood floors and granite countertops. These buyers are usually only expecting to see a fireplace in the living room though; ready to serve as the centre of the heart of their […]
The summer can be a great time to sell a Waterloo Region home. Thanks to the warmer weather, potential home buyers are a little more inclined to get out and devote a weekend – or a summer evening – to viewing homes for sale and attending open houses, it’s easier for sellers to get out […]
For an increasing number of people just having a barbecue grill on the deck or patio outside is no longer enough. Instead, they are choosing to create complete outdoor kitchens that allow them to cook outside all summer long (and even longer with the right weather and a nice fireplace or firepit) Outdoor living features […]
When they decide to put their Waterloo Region home on the market for sale, homeowners will inevitably – and quite rightly – hear a great deal about the importance of home staging in order for it to appear more appealing to a multitude of different buyers. What is talked about a good deal less though […]
Not everyone is blessed with a “green thumb.” Some of us in fact are the kind of people who can kill a plant just by looking at it. That does not have to mean however that if you don’t have the spare cash to employ a full time gardener that you have to be stuck […]
Spring is here, which means soon it will be time to get back out into the garden again to ‘spruce it up’ for summer. Almost all property owners understand the value of a well-kept lawn and landscape. Not only do such things add to their enjoyment of their property but to its ‘curb appeal’ as […]