It’s well documented that professionally staged homes often sell faster and can achieve stronger sale prices. But why? There is a whole science behind effective staging — and unfortunately, many people think staging is simply about adding flowers, artwork, trendy furniture, or making a home look beautiful. While most stagers will focus on those points, there are actually much more important things that stagers can't know, unless their realtor advise them... [read more]

It’s well documented that professionally staged homes often sell faster and can achieve stronger sale prices. But why? There is a whole science behind effective staging — and unfortunately, many people think staging is simply about adding flowers, artwork, trendy furniture, or making a home look beautiful. While most stagers will focus on those points, there are actually much more important things that stagers can't know, unless their realtor advise them... [read more]

Did you know that the best time for renovating and updating your home is winter time? You probably are saying now "whaaaaaat are you talking about Matilda"? :) i can understand your skepticism, but from many years of dealing with different contractors, in different areas, we found out that the contractors charge less during winter months, than from doing renovations in spring/summer time. Why? it is simple, a supply and demand, of course:)  During the winter months, not... [read more]

I am sure everyone has their own theory on this topic, but i like to stick to the numbers and historical data. We have many buyers and sellers waiting on a sideline for mortgage rates to go down, hoping that their mortgage payments will go down a bit. However, you should do a proper calculation before you park the buying/selling thought on a bench. Here is your "math homework":) Step 1. How much realistically do you think rates will go down? 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%? My advice is to... [read more]

Home Inspection, What, Why and When? Home inspection is a process of inspecting a home, by a qualified home inspector, prior to the purchasing a property.  Once Buyer and Seller come to an agreement, in most cases, there will be a conditional clause, that will allow Buyers to obtain a home inspection and to satisfy that condition. The Home inspector will check all major points including, but not limited to, furnace, air condition, roof, attic, foundation, all... [read more]