Real Estate Resources
What should I look for in a realtor?
What should I look for in a realtor? Posted on May 22, 2019 Jordan McGregor Sales Representative Buying a home is one of

Creating Curb Appeal?
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to houses, the exterior can be just as important as the

How to Host a Successful Yard Sale
If your annual spring cleaning ritual has produced a mountain of unused and unwanted items, you may want to think twice before you simply toss
What to Disclose When Selling: The Importance of Honesty and Transparency
What to Disclose When Selling: The Importance of Honesty and Transparency Posted on June 11, 2019 Jordan McGregor

Get a Head Start on Spring
Spring is in the air and the busy gardening season is just around the corner. Not only can gardening be personally satisfying, but well-placed trees,
It’s a great time to sell!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s a great time to sell! Posted on August 9, 2019 Jordan McGregor I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t we a bit late into

Arranging your Mortgage
Arranging your mortgage doesn’t have to be a baffling experience Buying a home today is an extremely attractive proposition. Interest rates are at their lowest

Selecting and Working with a REALTOR®
Buying or selling a home in today’s market requires a lot of work and a lot of knowledge about sales and real estate. It’s one

Education Keeps REALTORS®’ Standards High
When consumers choose a REALTOR® to help them buy or sell a property, they are placing their trust in someone who is knowledgeable and who
Applying 20/20 vision to your 2020
It’s a place you spent a lot of time in 2019, and somewhere you will probably spend much of 2020. Yet how often do we

Quick Ways to Spruce Up your Home
Sometimes, all it takes is a few simple fix-ups to improve the look of your home and make it more marketable. Even if you don’t

Five Ways to Maximize Curb Appeal
When you’ve made the decision to sell your home, you may focus on renovating or improving the appeal of the inside of your property. However,
Ready to RISE
If you’ve dropped by our website or social media channels recently, you may have noticed a few changes. And if you’ve dropped by our old

Selling Your Home Without A Realtor
Selling your home is one of the biggest transactions of your entire life, and as demand grows for the housing market Real Estate agents have
8 Rooms You’ve Never Considered Renovating – Here’s Why You Should
Whether you’re looking to increase the value of your largest asset, or just plain bored of the space you’re living in, you and many others
Overpricing Your Home… Avoid Market Stagnation at ALL COSTS!
SELLING Over-Pricing Your Home Avoid market stagnation at all costs!! Posted on January 15th, 2019 Jordan McGregor Sales Representative Too often, we see homeowners use the

Buying a home of your own
So you’ve decided you want to stop paying rent and buy your first home. You’re not alone. With interest rates at their lowest in decades,

A Look Inside: Westbrook
Westbrook is a neighbourhood located in Kingston, Ontario encompassing the geographic area from Princess Street to Creekford Road between Cataraqui Woods and the edge of
5 Ways Canadian Military Homeowners are Selling Smartly in 2018
Every year, members of our Canadian Military are forced to sell their home before their posting to another city. Unfortunately, selling a home isn’t as

Electrical Safety Around the Home
To most of us, electricity is simply flicking a switch or turning a dial to light up a room, cook supper or get instant entertainment.
Preparing Your Home To Sell
Is it time to sell your home? Sometimes, if the price is right and you strike a bit of luck, your home will manage to
The opportunity of a lifetime
You may be looking out at the world right now and thinking the last thing you want to do is spend money on non-essentials. Maybe

Windows – Repair or Replace?
In ancient times, windows were as common as doors in dwellings. But they were merely holes in a wall used to control the amount of
What’s It Like To Live in Rural Kingston?
Kingston is a beautiful city with blooming opportunities for people of any profession or background. Being a fairly big city (population) 117,210 with

Choosing the Right Neighborhood
When buying a home, the neighbourhood you select will not only play a pivotal role in your family’s life, but in the resale value of
Military Family? Don’t LOSE MONEY on the Sale of Your Home.
MILITARY Military Family? Don’t LOSE MONEY on the Sale of Your Home. Save time and money this year. Sell BEFORE your posting. Posted on March

Creating More Closet Space
For most people the ideal closet is the size of a room with ample space to hang clothing, lots of shelves to tuck and stash

Picking The Right Realtor: Does Life Experience Really Matter?
Whether you’re buying or selling a property, choosing to use a realtor can be one of the best decisions you make. Not only do you

Why are building lots so much smaller these days?
We all remember how the typical suburban or even urban homes looked when we grew up. Every house along the street had space for a

Say it with Colour
Even on the dullest winter day, colour fills our lives. Look around and you’ll see a thousand shades of greens and browns, violets, greys, golds

Real Estate Terminology
The one thing about participating in the real estate market that confounds most consumers is the terminology and jargon that must be learned. But, as
Why Successful People Are Now Investing In Condo Developments
INVESTING Why Successful People Are Now Investing In Condo Developments Small Subtitle blurb goes here…. Posted on September 17, 2018 Louis Tavakoli Broker “You
Discovering Kingston’s Neighbourhoods: A Series
Over the next few weeks we will be taking a look at the various neighbourhoods that make up Kingston’s diverse housing market. According to the
Revised Canadian Mortgage Rules for First-time Homebuyers
Revised Canadian Mortgage Rules for First-time Homebuyers Posted on June 4, 2019 Jordan McGregor Sales Representative With the bold, new 2019 Revised Canadian Mortgage
A strong foundation for investment
If you’re watching the stock market right now, you might feel a bit sick to your stomach. You may be thinking you’d find a smoother

Your Heating System
A heating system converts fuel into heat which then flows through a house. The efficiency of a heating system depends on the amount of fuel

How to Match the Home You Buy
How to match the home you buy to your pocketbook So, you’ve decided to take the big leap and purchase your first home. Most of
Making Money With Solar Energy??
INVESTING Making Money With Solar Energy?? Is there still money to be made with solar systems in Ontario? Posted on October 5th, 2018 Jordan McGregor
A Look Inside: Alwington
Introduction As one of Kingston’s oldest and wealthiest neighbourhoods, Alwington offers some of the most beautiful and scenic properties in all of Kingston. This historic
If Your Realtor is Doing This… FIRE THEM.
SELLING TIPS If Your Realtor is Doing This… FIRE THEM. Your sales rep could be costing you thousands! Posted on January 31st, 2019 Photography is one