How concerned do you need to be when you start to see fog in between your window panes? I discuss in detail what that means and even offer a few different solutions.
Seller Questions
Frequently asked questions by real estate buyers.
Market Update – Q2 2023
Today, we’ll talk about the seciquarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Market Update – Q1 2023
Today, we’ll talk about the first quarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Cracks in Your Foundation
No foundation is immune to cracks, but there’s a huge difference in their severity. Assess cracks early before they wreak havoc.
Mold in your Attic
The mention of “mold” during a real-estate transaction can raise a lot of red flags. Learn when you should be worried and when it’s not a big deal.
How do changes in interest rates affect the real estate market?
A hike in interest rates usually means that affordability for buyers goes down, which might affects prices. But there’s a upside for buyers as well…
Should you accept an offer in second position?
Accepting an offer in second position has upsides and downsides. Learn about the best situations when for making and accepting second offers and when to avoid it.
What is a Seller’s Declaration?
A seller’s declaration not only reveals basic facts about the home, but also any issues that have come up. It’s therefore important to protect the seller’s interests, too.
Market Update – Summer 2022
A look at the real estate market in the Hudson, Saint-Lazare and Vaudreuil areas in the second quarter of 2022.
Market Update – Spring 2022
Learn about medial sale prices and home price growth in Saint-Lazare, Hudson and Vaudreuil in our monthly market update.
Does curb appeal really matter?
Curb appeal does matter, but it’s easy to get carried away. Learn about 10 cost-effective ways to spruce up your property and increase your home value.
How do you determine how much my home is worth?
Our homes are often the most significant asset we own. To get the best price, learn about how professionals determine how much a home is worth.
How does location affect my home’s value?
Location factors can significantly increase the value of a home, but they can also lower it. Learn about the biggest positive and negative location factors that affect the price of a listing.
What is a pre-listing inspection?
Usually, the buyer will carry out an inspection before making an offer. But there are significant upsides for the seller to pay for their own pre-listing inspection.
Market Update – Fall 2021
If you’re living in Rigaud, Saint-Lazare, Hudson and Vaudreuil, and want to know how the market affects your home price, this post is for you.
Do I need a new certificate of location?
When is it necessary to order a new certificate of location and when can you just keep the old one?
How long does it take to go from accepted offer to sold?
Buyer conditions can lengthen the selling proccess. While there is no general answer, here are the most common conditions and timeframes you can expect.
Selling a house without legal warranty
When a property is being sold “without legal warranty”, alarm bells might go off. Learn about why sellers chose that and how you are still protected by the law.
How should you prepare your house before selling it?
How much is too much? Do you need staging? What are the “must do’s”? And what are the absolute “dont’s” when preparing your home for a buyer’s visit?
Should I sell my current house before I buy?
It’s easy for cash investors to waive the condition to sell their own house before buying. But what about the rest of us?