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7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
When you sell a home, the road to closing can be riddled with obstacles—from issues with showings to inspection surprises. But many of...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
When you sell a home, the road to closing can be riddled with obstacles—from issues with showings to inspection surprises. But many of...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
3 Reasons to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
Should you get preapproved for a mortgage before you start house hunting? YES!! Here are three reasons why: You’ll find out how much home...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Our nation is in the midst of a shifting real estate market. But even as the buying frenzy begins to slow, many properties are still...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
Inflation and Real Estate
Why are real estate agents talking about inflation? Because we want to help you make money—not lose it. Real estate prices across the...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
Seller’s Checklist to Prep Your Home for Sale
Yes, we’re still in a seller’s market! No, that doesn’t mean your house will automatically ignite a bidding war. But you can maximize the...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
Benefits of a Long-Term Investment Property
Have you ever considered investing in a long-term rental property? This is often referred to as a “traditional” rental (as opposed to a...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
3 Types of Real Estate Investment To Hedge Against Inflation
Real estate investing can help you beat inflation. But where should you invest your money? What kind of real estate is most valuable?...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
Inflation has risen worldwide. And while there are many ways to mitigate the financial challenges of inflation (stocks, bonds,...
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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
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Unique Items for Every Room in the House
What makes a house a home? 🏠 In part, it’s the stuff inside! We’ve got ideas for unique items to make every room in your house feel...
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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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