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A Strong Housing Market
A STRONG HOUSING MARKET
Despite the global pandemic, sales records are being broken in the detached residential property segment within many markets across the nation.
Rather than a slowdown, we are continuing to experience a surprisingly robust real estate market. Experts estimate that these conditions are likely to last into the new year.
FEWER LISTINGS EQUALS A SELLERS’ MARKET
Inventory, meaning the number of homes for sale, is at a record low across the country. In fact it is at a 17 year low. If demand remains unchanged prices will continue to climb in this sellers’ market despite COVID-19.
Currently; bidding wars of properly priced listings are common between buyers due to the lack of inventory. The average price of a detached home sold on the Canadian Real Estate Association's (CREA’s) MLS service increased 17.5% over last year and continued home-price growth is anticipated for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. It’s...
Newsletter Draw November 2020
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10 Things to do Before the Snow Falls
Drain the Hose
Watering season is over, but you’re not done with your outdoor watering system quite yet. To avoid cracked hoses and burst faucets over the winter, turn off water valves in your home and drain all remaining water from the taps and hoses. Tip: Unrolling the hose down a gentle slope will let the water run out completely.
Clear Vents
To prevent ice dams — ridges of roof ice that prevent melting snow from draining — ensure attic vents are free of debris. Poor soffit ventilation can increase mold inside the house and damage wood shingles during the winter months. Tip: A leaf blower or a pass with a pressure washer will clear them out and prep them for winter snow.
Clean the Chimney
Ahhh, there’s nothing quite like the warming atmosphere of a wood-burning fireplace in the dead of winter. But once you’ve cozied up to your 70th fire, get that chimney inspected and cleaned of excess creosote, because it may cause chimney fires. Tip: Run the point of a...