The year finished with nearly 10% more home sales than the previous record year of 2020 The data is in and strong December home sales crowned 2021 as the busiest year for homebuying in the 14-year history of the RE/MAX National Housing Report. According to the latest report, which measured 51 metro areas, December 2021…

Five reasons you should consider hiring a real estate agent to buy or sell a house. Real estate has been a hot topic across the U.S. and Canada in recent years, from sky-high valuations and bursting bubbles to bidding wars and supply shortages. Compounding that are federal election factors on both sides of the border…

After the holiday rush, it’s easy to fall into a January slump. The days are short and cold, and you’ve packed away the merry rush of festivities until next December. But although the Yuletide buzz may be gone, the new year spark can infuse your home as this magical winter month offers its own tonic:…

When you buy a home, there is usually a flurry of things you look forward to experiencing in winter. Watching that first snowfall through the living room window. Snuggling up by the crackling fireplace. Building a snowman or watching your kids make snow angels in the yard. All of that creates wonderful memories. But some…

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us longing to escape to wide-open spaces where we could live on a farm and sit on our front porch sipping a steaming cup of java as the sun rises. But, alas, buying a new home in the exurbs these days can be pricey and competitive to boot. Fortunately,…

Who doesn’t love shiny new things? Lots of amazing designers, that’s who. They’re forsaking highly polished surfaces and are instead ushering in a new, luster-free look for kitchens and baths. Matte surfaces (you might have heard them called “leathered”) are popping up all over lately: on your favorite TV renovation shows, in your Instagram feed,…

The exterior of a home can help prospective buyers determine if they’d like to head inside – or run in the opposite direction. Sellers, take note. The old adage “never judge a book by its cover” is an important one. But the truth is, first impressions are hard to recreate – especially when it comes…

Has the pandemic had you trying to squeeze every last usable inch out of your overstuffed home? If so, we’re here to help! Just about every house has those oddly-shaped nooks, awkward alcoves, and so-called dead spaces that no regular furniture will fit in. They’re easy to ignore and can be tough to design. But…

The idea of a customized, new residential construction house is enticing to some prospective homeowners, but the process to get there can be grueling. Working with a buyer’s agent along the way can help ensure you negotiate the best price possible and avoid setbacks. Traditional selling points like historic charm in existing homes may not…