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Create Your Dream Team
Embarking on the journey to buy your first home is exciting and challenging. One of the most crucial steps to ensure a smooth process is assembling your dream team. This team typically includes a Realtor, mortgage broker, and lawyer, each playing a vital role in your home-buying adventure. Here’s how to create your dream team and set yourself up for success.
ORT Guidelines on Selling Rental Properties
As an investor looking to sell your rental property, it's crucial to understand and follow the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) guidelines to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your tenants. Proper notice and adherence to regulations are vital to maintaining good tenant relations and avoiding legal issues.
Choosing the Right Team
Navigating Your Real Estate Journey: Choosing the Right Team to Sell Your Home
Pricing & Timing
In the dynamic world of real estate, sellers face many concerns when preparing to list their property on the market. Two paramount considerations consistently arise: getting the right price and the critical aspect of timing the sale. As May unfolds, we delve into the insights gleaned from our interactions with sellers to shed light on these crucial aspects. Getting the Right Price.
Canada’s Capital Gains Tax Hike
In a recent announcement, the federal government revealed a significant change to Canada’s capital gains tax policy, set to take effect on June 25. This alteration entails increasing the tax burden on businesses and private investors, who will now be required to pay tax on two-thirds of their capital gains earnings, up from the previous half, upon selling real estate assets.
HIT THE MARKET Running and Like a Pro
When you decide to list your home in Saskatoon, it's like stepping into the rink ready to play for the win. Saskatchewan's real estate scene has its quirks, and to leverage them to your advantage, it's all about best practices that catch buyers' eyes and offers that make you smile.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Selling a home is like setting the stage for a grand performance where every detail counts. You're not just selling four walls and a roof; you're selling a dream, a lifestyle, and a future. To nail the sale, avoid these common missteps that could turn an encore performance into a one-act play.
Transitioning from Selling to Buying:
In today's real estate market, transitioning from selling your home to buying another can feel like walking a tightrope. The thrill of a sale can quickly be tempered by the challenge of finding your next dream home in a market where listings are scarce. However, with the right strategy, you can turn this tight market to your advantage.
Listing Picture Day
Picture day in real estate isn't just about snapping a few photos – it's your chance to showcase your property in its best light and attract potential buyers. Just like with personal photoshoots, proper preparation is key to ensuring your home shines. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting your property picture day ready:
Sellers - Listing Checklist
In the dynamic and competitive landscape of real estate, crafting a listing description that captivates potential buyers is paramount. A compelling listing not only grabs attention but also instills confidence in prospective buyers, ultimately leading to successful transactions. Here, we delve into the top four factors that can transform a casual browser into a committed buyer, offering insights into essential upgrades and documents that enhance the appeal of any property.
Decoding the Market
Saskatchewan's real estate is bucking the national trend with a spark of growth that's catching eyes. While the Canadian market sends mixed signals, this prairie province stands firm. With a benchmark home price nudged up to $319,600, it's clear Saskatchewan's market isn't just steady—it's showing signs of an upswing.
Closing Costs & Implications
Several closing costs come into play when buying or selling real property in Saskatchewan. These costs have different implications for the overall transaction, whether you are the buyer or the seller. Understanding these costs is crucial for a smooth real estate transaction.
2024 Predictions
As we venture into 2024, the Canadian real estate market presents a landscape of evolving trends and opportunities. Let's delve into the top three projections shaping this sector.
8 ways to boost your curb appeal
As we embark on the final leg of our Home Selling Series, the spotlight shifts to a crucial aspect that sets the stage for a lasting first impression—curb appeal. The exterior of your home is the prelude to the story it tells, capturing the attention of potential buyers before they even step through the front door. Let’s explore creative and practical ways to boost your home's curb appeal, ensuring it stands out:
Elevate Your Interior
In the exhilarating journey of preparing your home for the real estate market, the pivotal first step was to declutter, creating a canvas of simplicity and space. Now, as we venture into the second part of this transformative series, the focus shifts to enhancing the interior of your home. Elevating your living spaces not only increases its market appeal but also allows potential buyers to envision the lifestyle your home offers. Let's dive into practical and creative ways to make your home a standout gem in the competitive real estate market:
The Art of Decluttering
In a world often saturated with possessions and the hustle of daily life, the art of decluttering emerges as a transformative practice especially when getting your home ready for sale. This is the first of 3 steps that we will be diving into this month in order to get your home market ready. Beyond the mere act of tidying up, decluttering is a deliberate choice to curate our surroundings, creating a harmonious and balanced living space. In this article, we dive into the art of decluttering - it’s profound impact on our homes, minds, and overall well-being:
Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale
Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale. Maximize Your Home's Value with These Winter-Ready Tips
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