Friday, 10 November 2017
Friday, 4 August 2017
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Monday, 5 June 2017
The C's are Back
Wow did things change fast! Now it's time for buyers to rejoice as you not only have more to choose from, but can also eliminate risk by using a home inspection or financing condition when submitting offers.
So how long will this last? At the end of last week the Financial Post put out an article that the Vancouver real estate market is heating up again after a touch blow from introducing the foreign buyers tax. It's taken a little while but it's happening. Now the question is when is it going to happen here? If we had a crystal ball it would be easy to say but I guess we just have to take it as it comes. Sellers don't panic your home will sell it just may take a little longer like it used to when agents had to actually market a property ;-)
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
Did Someone Say Market Correction?
For the first time in a while we are finally experiencing an influx of listings giving consumers more to choose from. With more to choose from, there are less offers, and in the end maybe the prices will stop increasing so much.
Buyer's have had to take the risk purchasing homes without conditions mainly because if they do put an offer in with even one condition of either financing, or inspection their offer will go to the bottom of the pile. What about appraisal? You put the offer in with no financing, win because it's over 100k of asking but then can't close because the appraisal came in 20K short. These are the types of situations many are in but there may be hope ahead! During lunch with a colleague, broker of record, and mortgage specialist yesterday we started on the topic of conditions. For the first time in a while an offer came in conditional on financing!! Yes there was a financing condition!!! Perhaps there weren't multiple offers but it's a start right?
So are consumes finally catching a break? This would be a sigh of relief especially our first time home buyers that have been disappointed over and over again? It's going to be really interesting to see what happens in the market over the next 60 days!! I'll keep you posted.
Monday, 1 May 2017
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
How To Attend Open Houses In 4 Steps
It's so easy to get caught up in the excitement when attending open houses in this market. This is a great time to take a closer look at the home because you may think about the home differently in person compared to in person. I often have buyers experience extreme excitement over a property that just hit the MLS, but once they actually pull up, and realize this is it they become disappointed and preferred it much more online!
Sunday, 12 February 2017
Only six more weeks of winter! Have you planned out your Spring upgrades yet? Here's a tip: front porches and back patios have joined forces! The result is the emergence of the “front yard patio.”
A front yard patio is inviting, which might herald a reversal of a 70 year trend towards hiding out in our houses and entertaining only in our backyards.
A front yard patio is inviting, which might herald a reversal of a 70 year trend towards hiding out in our houses and entertaining only in our backyards.
Read all about it in my February newsletter... and get ready for Spring!
Download Valentina's February 2017 Newsletter at http://shoplocal.ly/51xvZb
Friday, 20 January 2017
Are You Supporting Local?
Shopping locally is so important for our community! It’s important to support local causes and businesses in Brantford, Ontario. I believe that our small businesses make Brantford a charming, unique and independent place to call home. To keep that charm intact, we need to support local. That’s why I’m proud to be a member of ShopBrantford local business directory built to support locally-owned businesses in Brantford-Brant. New to Brantford?
Friday, 13 January 2017
Finding You The Right Home Is What I Do
5 Important Things We Do For Our Buyers
When you are buying or selling a home in Brantford, Ontario, working with a realtor means you have a seasoned professional on your side while you make one of the biggest sales or purchases of your life. Watch my video for more information on what hiring a professional means for you.
Ready to hire a professional to help you buy a home? Give me a call today and we can get started right away.
Thursday, 12 January 2017
It's Worth The Drive To Brantford
58 Pleasant Crescent, Brantford
Fall in love with this 4 level side split in the prestigious Tutela Heights. The main floor features hardwood in the living room, lunette window for plenty of natural light, and an updated kitchen. Hardwood stairs, and upper landing, updated bathroom vanities along with plenty of living space so you can get cozy in the family room. Outside you have plenty of space to entertain on the deck, a hut tub to relax in after a long day while the property is surrounded by mature trees. Enjoy the video!
Yes Curb Appeal Is Important
Top 5 Tips for Curb Appeal
Whether you’re looking to sell your home or you just want to own the best looking house on the block, “Curb Appeal” is the name of the game. Curb Appeal is the term for how a home appears to a potential buyer before they even set foot inside the building (as though they’re looking at the home “from the curb.”) When you’re selling a home in Brantford, Ontario, curb appeal can make a huge impact on how quickly your home sells and even on how much you can expect to sell for.
In this video, I reveal my Top 5 tips to improve the curb appeal of any property.
In this video, I reveal my Top 5 tips to improve the curb appeal of any property.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Top 3 Reasons To Use A Professional To Sell Your Home
When you’re looking to sell your home, there’s a lot of details that need to be considered. That’s why it’s imperative that your have a professional in your corner. Here are my Top 3 reasons to use a Real Estate Professional when selling your home in Brantford. I look forward to working with you!
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