Real estate sales in London, Ontario have seen full recovery since the economy slowed during the recession in 2007. 2015 proved to be a fantastic year, with the second highest level of sales in the history of the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors. Overall, sales were up 9.9% over 2014. Average price overall…
It’s a question we get asked allll the time: how much money will it cost to buy a house. Like, how much money BEYOND the cost of the house. You know… all those ‘hidden expenses’ that people don’t tell you about!? Your Realtor should do their part to educate you on the secondary costs that you…
It never fails. Whenever we’re showing houses to clients, there are repetitive faux pas that sellers continue to commit. They can be major turn-offs, and, in the past, have completely killed the interest of a prospective Buyer. Although some of these items are laughable, they can be quite a nuisance, not to mention distasteful. Believe it or…
The Canadian real estate market has seen lots of action over the course of 2015. Home prices continue to climb as momentum continues to build. Housing market trends indicate that the London Ontario real estate market has fully recovered since the economy crashed in 2008. Buyer confidence has returned, a stable economy has propelled sales…
October is one of our favourite times of the year. Crisp autumn air, vibrant shades of changing leaves, scrumptious flavours from seasonal harvest, a fresh beginning as routines fall into place after the summer months, and an intentional opportunity to give thanks for the many great things in life. The list goes on – October…
So you found “the house”. You fell in love. You signed the offer, and now it’s accepted. You’re already mentally placing furniture, picking paint colours, and planning the garden. Time to call over the in-laws and break out the bubbly to celebrate, right? WRONG. We don’t want to burst your bubble, but a lot of…
Real estate is one of those hot those topics that everyone seems to have an opinion about. It’s an industry with a huge impact – studies completed by the Atlus Group have identified that every three real estate transactions completed in Ontario lead to a new job created as well as $52,000 spent on related items. No…