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When You See a Home You Love
Imagine driving through a desirable neighbourhood and, just as you turn a corner, you see the absolutely perfect home. Guess what? It's...

Brandy De Bartolo
May 2, 20192 min read
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Getting an Early Start on Selling your Home
You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the...

Brandy De Bartolo
Apr 18, 20191 min read
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Buying a Home in a Competitive Neighbourhood
Imagine you’ve dreamed of living in a particular neighbourhood, perhaps for years, and then, when you're finally ready to make a move,...

Brandy De Bartolo
Apr 2, 20192 min read
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Does the Area Have What You Want?
Imagine going to a restaurant with your family for dinner. You're planning on ordering a nice pasta and salad. Your heart is set on it....

Brandy De Bartolo
Mar 15, 20191 min read
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Staging your Home in a Hurry
Ideally you should have a week or two available before you list your property in order to stage your home and make it look its best for...

Brandy De Bartolo
Mar 4, 20191 min read
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Relocating to a Different Town or City
Moving around the corner or even across town is relatively simple because you are likely familiar with the various neighbourhoods and you...

Brandy De Bartolo
Feb 15, 20191 min read
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9 Steps to Finding your Next Dream Home
If you're thinking ahead to your next dream home, the road you need to take to get there may seem confusing. Do you search for listings...

Brandy De Bartolo
Feb 1, 20192 min read
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When a Home Inspector Finds an Issue
Imagine you've found the perfect home. You love it. You've made an offer that's been accepted. So far so good! The only catch? You've...

Brandy De Bartolo
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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Taking the Stress Out of Selling your Home
For some people, the thought of listing their home for sale is stressful. They worry about all the things they have to do — and all the...

Brandy De Bartolo
Jan 7, 20192 min read
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Balancing the Emotional and Practical Sides of Buying a Home
Balancing the emotional and practical sides of buying a home

Brandy De Bartolo
Nov 19, 20181 min read
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Setting Your List Price Requires Calculation and Savvy
When you're having a garage sale, one of the toughest tasks is pricing your items. If you put a price tag on your old golf clubs that’s...

Brandy De Bartolo
Nov 8, 20182 min read
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How to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Ideally, you would like buyers to wait until they’ve viewed your whole property before they judge it. However, the reality is, buyers...

Brandy De Bartolo
Oct 17, 20181 min read
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Creating the Ideal Working Relationship with Your Agent
If you're working with a landscaping contractor, you want to develop a good working relationship with that professional, so you can avoid...

Brandy De Bartolo
Oct 2, 20182 min read
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5 Ways to Create Extra Space in your Home
Is your home feeling a little cramped? If so, there are many relatively inexpensive ways to free up more space. Here are some ideas: 1....

Brandy De Bartolo
Sep 13, 20181 min read
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Should You Renovate or Move?
If you need to upsize or you’re simply ready for a change, it’s tempting to consider a major renovation. After all, renovating means you...

Brandy De Bartolo
Sep 4, 20182 min read
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BBQ Maintenance that Will Save Your Life
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 160 people are injured each year in BBQ mishaps. That doesn't...

Brandy De Bartolo
Aug 22, 20181 min read
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3 Not-So-Obvious Indicators it's Time to Sell
There are many good reasons to put your property on the market. Some examples include a relocation, the kids leaving the nest, the need...

Brandy De Bartolo
Aug 1, 20182 min read
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Four Things You Should Know About Staging
You've probably heard about "home staging". As the name implies, it's all about arranging each room in your home in a way that will make...

Brandy De Bartolo
Jul 12, 20181 min read
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What Type of New Home Are You Qualified to Buy?
When you think about looking for a new home, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is: "What type of property can I...

Brandy De Bartolo
Jun 30, 20182 min read
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The Basics of Do-it-Yourself Video-based Home Security
According to law enforcement experts, a video-based home security system is significantly more effective than a simple alarm system. The...

Brandy De Bartolo
May 24, 20181 min read
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