Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.” Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend to draw conclusions about a product based on its pri...Read More

When preparing your home for sale, you need to fix things up, declutter, perhaps slap a fresh coat of paint on a few walls. That’s all part of getting your property ready for buyers. But there’s another type of preparation that you also need to do. And, the sooner you do it, the less stressful your move will be. You need to get all your paperwork together. Here’s what to gather...Read More

Some actors in the movie industry dread closeups. They know their face will fill the screen, causing every blemish, however minor, to be noticeable. In a way, the same is true of a home for sale. If it were an actor, it might also shy away from close scrutiny. For example, imagine viewing a listed home, strolling into the beautifully staged kitchen, and being impressed. But then, as you inspect ...Read More

If you have a question and search the internet, what happens? Do you struggle to find enough information? Probably not! It’s usually just the opposite! You’re inundated with too much information. So, what should you do if you want specific answers and not an avalanche of data? Take real estate as an example. Say you want to know the state of the housing market. If you searched that ...Read More

Not every day can be devoted to housework and cleaning chores, so it’s worth finding a routine that saves you time and helps you stay ahead of grime. To be time-efficient, determine whether your best approach is sticking to one task throughout the home (e.g. change bedding) or using the “rotation” technique of cleaning one room at a time, from top-to-bottom. Develop a plan but b...Read More

Have you ever attended a get-together of some kind and felt unwelcomed? It feels uncomfortable, doesn’t it? Chances are, you looked for the earliest opportunity to leave! That’s how some buyers report they feel when they view a home for sale. They get the sense they’re more akin to an unwanted guest than someone who might buy the property. Some of this may simply be the fact th...Read More

When you sell your property and buy your next dream home, closing day can come faster than you might imagine. Before you know it, it’s just weeks away! It’s important to make the proper plans, so everything goes smoothly. Here are the most common plans you’ll need to make: • Contact the post office to get your mail forwarded. No matter how thorough you are in updating your...Read More

If you’re planning on selling this fall, or even if you just want to make your home more attractive and comfortable, there are several DIY-friendly projects that can be done in just a weekend or two. These projects fall into four basic categories: • Painting      • Updating      • Fixing      • Redecorating For example, pain...Read More

Without question, the most popular home renovations include upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms. So, it makes sense to keep track of the many new products available for these rooms before budgeting and planning a project. Here are just a few items you might take into consideration, as part of a modern upgrade: • A kitchen faucet that responds to verbal commands like a smart phone or home hub,...Read More

One of the unique ways to transform the look of a room is to add trim mouldings, which can create a distinctive, elegant effect. While usually characterized as a decorative extension of a room’s baseboards, door casing and window trim, mouldings also include chair rails, wainscotting, crown mouldings and other non-structural ornamentation. Depending on the size and height of a room, they ar...Read More