Mortgage Fraud Warning

Courtesy of RECO’s “For the RECOrd” magazine   RECO investigators are all too familiar with mortgage fraud and the turmoil it causes for the victims who are left fighting to get their homes back. Unfortunately, in most cases, RECO only becomes aware of the mortgage fraud after the fact when a homeowner realizes they have… Continue reading Mortgage Fraud Warning

5 Tips to Sell Your Home

It’s a big decision to sell your house. Here are some easy tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! Interview a few different agents before making a decision. Despite what you may think, we’re not all the same! We offer different services for different commission rates. Make sure you’re comfortable with the… Continue reading 5 Tips to Sell Your Home

Still a Seller’s Market in Barrie

Not much has changed in a month! March residential sales are still up like they were in February, but there’s still a lack of inventory in our fair city. There is a lack of new listings on the market (361 this year compared to 381 in 2011), and demand remains high. Luckily for sellers, this… Continue reading Still a Seller’s Market in Barrie

5 Tips to Beautify Your Garden

Due to some technical difficulties last week, this post never made it to its final stages. My apologies, and hopefully it was worth the wait! We all know how important curb appeal is when selling a house. Sure, you can hire landscapers, or get your mom to come over! If you’re not a green thumb… Continue reading 5 Tips to Beautify Your Garden

Tips for Renovation Spending

Homeowners hear so much about how renovating their homes will increase its value. This is certainly true to a point, but I have seen more times than I would like to say that people lose money after they renovate – especially if they’re renovating to sell. It is common knowledge that kitchens and bathrooms sell,… Continue reading Tips for Renovation Spending