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2022 Home Design Trends
Planning to list your home? Think about how it stacks up to today’s trends. According to Houzz, these design trends are currently...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Timeframe for Buying a New Build
Time may not be on your side when buying a new build home Most builders are reporting significant delays due to supply-chain disruptions....
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 19, 2022
- 1 min
Balance in the 2022 Housing Market
IMPORTANT PSA If you struggled to buy a home last year, there may be some relief in 2022! Softening demand could make it easier to...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
We’re Here to Guide You
Is a return to “normal” on the housing market horizon? Industry experts agree there will be some significant changes this year, and we...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 5, 2022
- 1 min
What’s in store for the 2022 housing market?
Here’s some of what industry experts are predicting: mortgage rates will increase, home prices will continue to increase, and the market...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
3 Reasons to Buy or Sell During the Off-season
The fall and winter months are generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Dec 3, 2021
- 1 min
Give Yourself the Gift of Home
You’ve made your list and checked it twice, and now it’s time to treat yourself to something extra nice… 🤩🎁🏡 If a new home is on your...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
Use an Agent When Buying New Construction Homes
Shopping for a new construction home? Read on ⬇️⬇️ You may be thinking, “Do I really need a real estate agent?” In our experience, the...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Consider Maintenance Needs Before You Buy
FACT: A 2019 survey found that millennials’ homebuying regrets often came down to maintenance issues. So before you start your home...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Nov 8, 2021
- 6 min
5 Factors That Reveal Where the Real Estate Market Is Really Headed
It’s official: the current real estate market is one for the record books! 🏅 Wondering if 2022 will keep the pace? Here’s a look at 5️⃣...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
Your Home Is Safe With Us
We like to be prepared. Especially when it comes to the safety of our clients and their homes 🏠🔐 That’s why we have thorough screening...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Home Sales Forecast for 2022
An estimated 682,900 homes are expected to be sold in Canada by the end of 2021. That’s an increase of 23.8% from 2020! 😮 But thanks to...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Sep 3, 2021
- 1 min
5 Steps to Sell Your Home
Considering selling your home in this whirlwind of a market? Start with these 5 easy steps: 💪 Understand your negotiating power 🔨...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Aug 25, 2021
- 1 min
Making Sense of Today’s Housing Inventory
Housing inventory is lower than low… 🏚️😟 We’re down compared to this time last year, and we already had a housing shortage back then....
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
5 Factors That Reveal Where the Real Estate Market Is Heading
It’s official: the current real estate market is one for the record books! 🏅 Wondering if 2022 will keep the pace? Here’s a look at 5️⃣...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jul 12, 2021
- 1 min
Home Appraisal Requirements For 2021
Do you actually NEED an appraisal? ⚠️ With all the drama surrounding appraisals these days, you may be wondering if you can skip the...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jul 5, 2021
- 1 min
Appraisals in a Rapidly Shifting Market
Think buyers will pay whatever you want to set your list price for? 💸 You may be surprised! 😲 Don’t forget the bank will send an...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
Want a Quick Way to Refresh and Bring Value to Your Home?
Colour can have a profound impact on mood and emotion—it’s a powerful, transformative design tool. Thinking of updating your home? Give...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
When buying a home 🏡, don’t do it alone!
Putting together a winning offer 🏆📝 can be challenging, especially in multiple-offer situations, which we’re seeing more and more of...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
“Empty Nesters!” 🕊️
📙 Definition: A parent whose children have grown and moved away from home. If you’ve recently found yourself in this stage of life, you...
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