Category: For Buyers
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New Legislation: Listen Up Investors, Flippers, and Non-Canadian Purchasers
As of January 1, 2023, Canada has implemented new legislation that affects how homes are purchased in Canada. Let’s get one thing straight right away, the objective of these new pieces of legislation is simple: make homes more affordable to Canadians. It’s a work in progress, and some of these…
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The State of The Market – Fall 2022
There’s so much to be said about the Real Estate market in 2022, especially as we get into the last season of the year. What’s happened in the last few months? What’s going to happen? What does it mean for buyers and sellers? How do I make sense of it…
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Listing Prices: How a Change in Strategy Effects How We View Offers
We all remember the Sellers Market of the pandemic, and we know the strategies that were used to list homes on has changed since we have moved to a balanced market as of late. The days of listing very low are gone – with some exceptions as described below. But…
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Has the Housing Market Really Changed?
So it’s August 2022 in Windsor Essex, and people want to know “What’s my house worth now? Can I get a good deal as a buyer? Should I wait for a ‘crash’ to happen? Is waiting better than acting now? Is it a good time to buy or sell a…
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Is This a Good Time to Buy or Sell a House in Windsor Essex County?
Is This a Good Time to Buy or Sell a House in Windsor Essex County? Excellent question – not an easy answer. Let’s call it the “great filter” at the moment – where homes that are desirable are acting as they should (multiple offers and selling on time mostly), and…
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Understanding The Windsor-Essex Housing Market: Vol. 2
The reality is there are less buyers, less competition, more houses due to the time of year, and expectations of sellers are still very high. The idea where you can pick any Realtor off the street and sell your home in 7 days may be coming to an end in…
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February 2022 Market Report – Windsor Essex vs Other Cities
As we roll into March preparing for the relaxing of mandates, warmer weather, the return of open houses and (hopefully) a surge of inventory on the market, it’s important to see trends to help (again, hopefully) give us some insight into the coming months Real Estate Market in Windsor Essex.…
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Buyer Tips: Knowing What To Offer
This isn’t a fun topic, but it’s important. There is no hiding the fact that buying a home is incredibly difficult right now in Windsor Essex. I’ve yet to meet a Realtor that doesn’t want to see smiles on their clients faces, and I remember all too well being outbid…
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6 Considerations When Selling: Renovations
Looking to add value to your home before you sell? Hold on a minute, and read this before you bust a hole in the wall, or order the green-striped pattern wallpaper that you saw on Pinterest. Costs and timing, friends.
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Understanding The Windsor-Essex Housing Market – Volume 1.
Giving some insight to the Real Estate market right now, and why it’s acting the way it is. Perhaps a little hope as well…
Tom Scully, Real Estate Agent 