Setting the right list price for a home is a mystery for many sellers. How do you begin to determine what buyers are likely to pay for your property? After all, no two homes are exactly alike. Yet, setting the right price is crucial. You need to avoid the two price “tipping points” that, if crossed, can cause you a lot of problems. The first tipping point is a price that’s low enough for buyers to...
As you probably know, when you’re preparing to move, you’ll need boxes and tape — and, perhaps some bubble-wrap or old newspapers to use as protective wrapping for delicate items. But that may not be all you need. Take a look at this list and see if you want to have any of these on hand while you’re packing or on your moving day: Colour markers for labelling boxes. (Tip: Colour coding boxes by...
Metro Vancouver’s housing market saw more moderate sales listing and pricing trends in July compared to the heightened activity experienced throughout much of the pandemic. Moderation was the name of the game in July. Home sales and listings fell in line with typical seasonal patterns as summer got going. On top of moderating market activity, price growth has leveled off in most areas and home...
Do you have an extra bedroom that you’ve converted into a home office, arts and crafts room or other non-slumbering use? If so, you may be wondering if you should convert it back into a traditional bedroom before you list. According to home staging experts, that may be a good idea. Although buyers will know the space was designed as a bedroom, there will be a psychological response to seeing it used...
Outdoor lighting has come a long way from the days of patio lanterns and strings of lightbulbs. These days, there’s an exhaustive array of options available to illuminate your outdoor space, and make it more appealing and comfortable, particularly in the evenings. Here are just a few ideas: Solar Garden Lights. These lights are on stakes that can be easily inserted throughout the garden. Powered by the...
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