The Coolest “Smart Home” Products
In this advanced age, it’s a miracle that we don’t all have houses that talk to us, cook for us, and generate our shopping lists. Slowly but surely, we’re making our way toward a completely “Smart Home” and these products are some of the coolest available. Enjoy!

August Smart Lock







With this smart lock, forgetting to lock your door isn’t ever an issue again. You can simply say to Siri, “Lock the front door,” and August does the rest. It can also auto-lock and auto-unlock whether or not you’re near your home!

Skybell HD Video Doorbell
Ever wondered who is knocking on your door? Ever worried about who’s at your door when you’re gone? This video doorbell does all that and more! Features include a motion sensor that detects movement and begins recording in 1080p video, the ability to take pictures from your phone through the doorbell camera, and much mor ...

5 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

 


Let's face it: buying a home can be complicated. Challenges are bound to arise during the process, and how you deal with them could mean the difference between a highly-successful purchase and one that leads to regret. Luckily, there are steps you can take to pave the way towards a great outcome. Some of the most crucial involve knowing what not to do.

If you're ready to buy a home, here are five major missteps you should avoid...

1) Forgoing pre-approval

In an attractive housing market like Toronto, sellers often receive multiple offers. To make an impression, you need to ensure your bid stand out. While offering a sizable chunk of change is usually the key to success, steps that highlight your dependability can also work in your favor. That's where mortgage pre-approval comes in. During this crucial step, a lender will go through your information (from your credit score to your income taxes) and let you know how much ...

1) Shovel the driveway 
Take out the shovels and start clearing the driveway, even if flakes are still falling. Do not leave the snow on the driveway because it is un-inviting, and it is also a safety and liability issue. Make sure that the front steps are cleared and decided as well. Put a rubber mat inside and outside the front entrance to hold the wet boots and the dirt.
 2) Turn up the heat 
With freezing cold temperature outside, make sure to make your home feel as cozy as possible, the potential home buyers will really appreciate this and will also give them an incentive to linger at your house for a bit longer. It is recommended to set the thermostat at 22 degrees Celsius when you are expecting visitors. Adding small touches like warm colored rugs and throws on the couches also warms up the living space. Light the fireplace up if you have it in the home. 
 3) Enhance your lighting 
 It’s a fact that home buyers prefer homes that look ...

No, June is not the month for celebrating Donald Duck’s birthday.  But there is one Donald in the news with a birthday in June.  Happy Birthday Donald Trump…. BUT why would I mention this to YOU?

 

Well, since you have been kind enough to be a part of our business, I wanted to take the opportunity to give YOU a gift on Donald Trump’s birthday. 

 

I am sure Mr. Trump doesn’t mind.  He seems to have plenty of stuff so I’d like to celebrate his birthday by giving you (and those you know),

 

My unconditional lifetime real estate guarantee:  That You and Any One You Refer to Me to Sell the Place they Call Home, Will Be Utterly Overjoyed with the Experience and Outcome – If Not, I Will Refund 100% of the Income We Received on the Sale!

 

My team and I are committed to your satisfaction as well as your friends, neighbors, family and associates satisfaction.  So, this life time pledga ...