Style & Staging Tip #2

After a good decluttering, look at the focal points of your home: a pretty fireplace mantle, built-in shelves, new windows, and emphasis the positive. There are many ways to do this, one of the best ways to start is with a coat of paint on the walls. Think of it as a fresh palette. [...]

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Style & Staging Tip #1

The very first, and in my opinion most important, tip for clients in preparation for selling their homes is to declutter. Typically a big job, don’t leave it to the day before the open house! First, try and put on fresh eyes and look around your living areas (especially living and dining rooms, bathrooms, kitchen [...]

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191 Balsam Ave

Make sure you swing by our open house this weekend from 2-4 pm at 191 Balsam Ave. It’s nothing less than a stunning home in the heart of the beach. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, photographed for House & Home magazine, you name it — it has it. We hope to see you there, even just [...]

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Help a friend – refer to us!

In today’s volatile real estate market, we can’t over-stress how important it is to have a great agent – or in our case, 2 great agents! We all know that we are now in a buyer’s market; buyers need a strong negotiator to save them money and get them the best terms possible. [...]

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Getting nerdy and crunching numbers

With all the noise out there, it’s hard to know what the Toronto real estate market is really doing, isn’t it? I’ve been telling people that it’s not as bad as the media says it is, and the numbers I just crunched basically support that. Naturally, some areas are doing better – or [...]

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We’re blogging – woo hoo!

Howdy!Welcome to Emily and Simon’s Real Estate Blog. Over the next little we’re going to load up some content here to bring you our perspective on the Toronto real estate market, and how to make the most of it today. Whether you are a buyer (hunting for a deal) or a seller (trying [...]

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