Looking to sell your home but worried that you may not be listing it during the right time of year? Relax because our team at Performance Property Management has you covered. The truth is, certain seasons are more favourable for selling than others. Read on to find out when to make your move into...
READ MORE3 Ways to Modernize Your Home
Although we can agree that there’s something charming about an old home’s character, if it makes you feel like you are stuck inside another decade or century, then it’s time for a change. Whether you’re looking to refresh your home, or prep it for the real estate market these 3 useful tips can help...
READ MORE2 Reasons Why Open Concept is the Best
Open concept has been around for years but lately it has taken the real estate world by storm leaving more and more home owners opting for this airy, light-filled, beautifully flowing design concept. Read on to find out why we are such huge fans of everything open concept! 1. Open Concept Brings Families...
READ MORE3 Things to Consider When Buying a Cottage
1. How far is too far? The cost and time involved in actually getting to the cottage can really ruin the experience – battling cottage-bound and return traffic while racking up gas receipts. Consider the distance and calculate the cost before buying. A lot of buyers who jump on a good deal 3...
READ MORELiving Small: Two Factors to Consider Before Going Tiny
As we all know tiny living is the latest fad to hit the real estate world. From Canada to the United States, more and more home owners are opting to downsize in order to save big and get rid of their monstrous mortgages. Think you got what it takes to go tiny at 140-300...
READ MORETo Fix or Forget: What Home Improvements Should I Tend to Before Moving?
What do you do when you are looking to list your home for sale and your mind is running in circles trying to figure out what parts of the house you have to renovate, paint, update or just forget about altogether? This blog can help you find that clarity by determining which home improvements...
READ MORE4 Tips to Successfully Rent Out Your Home
In the hot Canadian real estate market, more and more home owners are interested in the idea of acquiring an investment property to rent out. Some may want the benefit of extra monthly income while others prefer saving the money to help pay off their mortgages. Either way – knowing how to successfully rent...
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The Real Estate Beat
The condo boom in Ontario could prove to be a risk to the country’s current economy. The NYC based ratings agency Fitch Ratings, who conducted the study considers home prices in Ontario to be 25% too high. This percentage is slightly above it’s estimate for Canada’s housing market as a whole, in 2014 it...
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The Pro’s of Having a Realtor By Your Side
As of recent the price difference between new and re-sale condos has narrowed and the pre-construction market has become much more saturated. Unfortunately many choose to buy pre-construction condos directly through the sales office. I would like to bring to your attention the positives of having a realtor by your side when surveying the...
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Neighbourhood Watch : Mimico
Mimico is the gateway to Toronto’s west-end waterfront neighbourhoods. Known for it’s scenic lakefront parks and countless recreational facilities. A short commute along lake shore boulevard going west brings you right into the little commuter village by the lake. It is extremely easy to get wrapped into the small town feel of neighbours looking...
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