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Why Do I Need a Realtor? It Seems …

Why Do I Need a Realtor? It Seems …

Buying or selling a home without a realtor seems straightforward until something goes wrong. Here is an honest…

Cash Back Realtors in Ontario: Are They Actually …

Cash Back Realtors in Ontario: Are They Actually …

Cash back realtors are everywhere in Ontario right now. The pitch sounds great. Buy a home and get…

Buying a Home as an LGBTQ+ Couple in …

Buying a Home as an LGBTQ+ Couple in …

In Ontario, LGBTQ+ buyers have exactly the same legal rights and protections as any other buyer. Here is…

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy …

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy …

By Simon Royer, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Icon RealtyIf you are planning to buy your first home and trying…

Does Your Home Smell Like a Hockey Bag? …

Does Your Home Smell Like a Hockey Bag? …

Buyers decide how they feel about your home within the first few minutes. The entrance sets the first…

Brantford Ontario: Is It Safe to Live Here? …

Brantford Ontario: Is It Safe to Live Here? …

Brantford has a reputation that does not always match reality. A local realtor who actually lives here breaks…

Canada Is in a Technical Recession. Here Is …

Canada Is in a Technical Recession. Here Is …

Canada has officially entered a technical recession and if you are thinking about buying or selling a home…

The Fall Listing Secret Most Sellers Miss: It …

The Fall Listing Secret Most Sellers Miss: It …

If you are thinking about selling your home this fall in Brantford, Cambridge, or Kitchener-Waterloo, the most important…

HouseSigma, Zolo and Zoocasa: What These Home Value …

HouseSigma, Zolo and Zoocasa: What These Home Value …

HouseSigma is one of the most popular real estate tools in Ontario. But the estimate you see on…

Buying a Home With a Pool in Ontario: …

Buying a Home With a Pool in Ontario: …

A backyard pool sounds like a dream. But before you fall in love with the listing photos there…