Condo Parking

August 30th, 2011
If you are considering buying a condo you will also have to think about where you will park.  Whether you buy an apartment condo or a townhouse condo you could have either a titled stall, a leased or assigned stall. A titled stall(s) means you own that piece of the parking lot.  You will have a title certificate for it.  If it’s leased you are essentially renting your parking stall(s) from t ...

Buyer's Real Estate Agent

August 23rd, 2011
I often run into buyer’s (usually first timers) that have the misconception that they have to contact the Listing Agent (the name on the sign) for each home they are interested in, in order to book a showing. This is not the case. When you list your home you want to make sure you hire a REALTOR® you trust and whom you feel comfortable with because they are going to be selling your largest as ...

Flash Mob for Michelle's 30th Birthday

August 8th, 2011
This August 6th, I (Michelle) celebrated my 30th birthday and I received the greatest gift ever!  Matt and I met the rest of my family (my parents, sister, grandparents and Matt's best friend Jeff) at Woodside Golf Course for a drink on the patio.  When we arrived I noticed it was busy, but I assumed it was because it was a nice day.  As we greeted everyone I was surprised to see Jeff because ...

Pets & Selling Your House

August 1st, 2011
So you've decided to sell your house. You've managed to get the kids to clean up their rooms, you followed all my staging tips and your favourite Real Estate Agent's sign is on the lawn – but what about Fido, Fee Fee and Gus the fish? When you have pets you have to think about what you will do with them during showings and how they could affect the sale of your home. If your pets are quiet ...