Stacey helped my daughter purchase her first home!  She is very professional and knowledgeable.  Stacey was available to answer our many questions, house viewings and offer process.  I would recommend Stacey to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home.  Thank you for all of your hard work! - Pam Stacey took care of everything ...

Title Insurance When Title insurance was first introduced in Canada it seemed to cover a property from “sidewalk to fence.” It’s still an important consideration, but before you purchase, compare policies to find out what’s covered and be aware of possible exclusions, which may include: - Known title defects (that were revea ...

10 Things to Review as You Compare Homes Moving ahead with home buying plans? A first step is to make a list of lifestyle questions to help narrow down your “must-haves,” as well as consider trade-offs that fit within financial parameters? 1) Do you have a preference for housing style? Detached? Semi-detached? Townhouse? Condominium Apartme ...

Home Selling Strategies When you’re ready to sell, there are a few easy ways to freshen-up your place to make it more attractive to buyers. 1. Paint – A freshly painted home gives your place a well-looked after feeling. Keep the colour palette neutral – warm white. Unusual colour choices, even if they’re currently poplular, ma ...

Home Inspection Checklist The inside-outside visual inspection will detail many areas of the home – for buyers the checklist will outline what needs to be done and when. For  sellers - some key points that will want to addressed before anyone shows up with a clipboard. Exterior Foundation: Are there cracks? Does the grade around the fou ...

10 Tips for Home Buyers 1. Write out the wish list Determine needs and wants. Create a list of features you could do without, and ones that area absolute must-haves. Consider lifestyle as well. Do you like being close to downtown, or would you prefer living outside the city? Do you like the prospect of maintaining a garden? Where do you want your chil ...