7 Jul .Windsor and Essex County’s real estate market continues to be hot. Heart breakingly hot. Home sales in Windsor-Essex rose 20.4 per cent last month compared to June 2015 and the average sales price was $231,880 — up from $198,801 a year ago. It’s so hot veteran real estate agents haven’t seen anything like it in 30 years, Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors president Norman Langlois said Wednesday. “We try not to create pandemonium and we don’t want to get everybody all excited, but it is moving very fast and it’s because we’re probably the best area in southern Ontario to buy in,” Langlois said. Homes can sell within days and the listings aren’t increasing fast enough to keep up with sales, he said. On average, houses are going for $5,000 to $8,000 over the asking price and he knows of some that fetched $30,000 to $100,000 over the list price. Great for sellers. Tough on potential buyers. “Some of them are now at their sixth offer and missed out…
3 Mar Barbara Sukkau, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, talks about how signing the Buyer Representation Agreement can help protect the biggest purchase of your life. Sukkau highlights that your REALTORS® commission is negotiable and shows what a REALTOR® can do for you.
1 Jan Tips for Moving Moving can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. There is a lot to remember when planning your move, but with some organization your experience can be a lot less stressful. A Few Weeks Prior to Moving 1.Arrange your moving day well in advance – When booking a truck or hiring a moving company, it’s often worth comparing several estimates. Your Royal LePage agent can provide you with some referrals for local and national movers. 2.Re- direct your essential services to your new home; arrange to have services such as gas, electricity, and cable TV to be connected on the day the sale closes. 3.At your current home, arrange to have your gas, water, and electricity meters read on the day you leave and have the bills forwarded to your new address. If necessary, water heater and furnace rental agreements should to be transferred to the purchaser. 4.Update your contact information and provide a forwarding address for schools, work, and services such as banks or insurance…
1 Jan Drive up your curb appeal- Make it feel "Wright". Is your home’s first impression being hindered by a bland driveway, or an eyesore of a walkway? If so, it might be time to kick start your curb appeal with a few upgrades. From repairing to repaving, a little attention to your home’s entryway can go a long way when it comes to wowing visitors, not to mention potential home buyers. Revitalize with Repairs The easiest way to enhance your walkway and driveway is with some simple repairs and resurfacing. Repair cracks with rubberized asphalt crack filler or pourable grout. When dry, pour water over the surface to ensure it is angled in such a way that the water runs off, as standing water is the most common cause of cracks. Once complete, coat with an appropriate sealer and your driveway will look like new again. Pave the Way to Wow An asphalt driveway is relatively inexpensive and is less prone to cracks and heaving than concrete. Add eye-appeal to an asphalt driveway by lining…