Jane Ambrose Real Estate Professional

🛋️ Staging can make a room look beautiful, and sometimes make it look bigger than it really is.

When you're viewing a home, try to picture your own furniture and everyday things in the space. Where would the sofa go? What about the TV, coats, shoes or the things you actually use every day?

🍂 Getting your home ready for fall?
There are a few indoor maintenance jobs worth checking off before the colder weather arrives, from testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to checking your HVAC system, windows, basement and attic for potential issues.

Indoor Fall Home Maintenance Checklist - Make It Right® It's important to maintain your home from the outside in. Here is Mike Holmes' indoor fall house maintenance checklist ahead of the winter.

🏡 Before listing your home, take a moment to look at it from across the street.

It’s easy to stop noticing the little things when you see your home every day. A quick look from the buyer’s perspective might reveal an overgrown area, a tired-looking planter, a cluttered porch or something else that could use a little attention.

🏘️ Laneway homes can offer extra living space, rental income, or a flexible option for family members. This article takes a look at the potential benefits, costs, and key considerations homeowners should weigh before taking the plunge.

Are laneway homes worth it? What Canadians should know More Canadians are turning to laneway homes for affordable housing. Find out how much they cost and whether they're a good investment.

💡 Take a minute to check your electrical panel.

Are the breakers clearly labelled so you know which areas or appliances they control? If not, updating the labels can save some guesswork later.

Once everything is clearly marked, snap a photo and keep it on your phone for easy reference. And make sure other family members know where the panel is too!

🚗For buyers, a garage can mean valuable storage space, a place for tools and equipment, or simply room to keep things organized.

Before listing, take a look at what’s taking up space and see what you can clear out. A tidy, accessible garage can help buyers appreciate everything the space has to offer.

📦 Storage is easy to overlook when you're focused on the kitchen, bathrooms and overall look of a home.
Open the closets, cupboards and bathroom vanities. Have a look at where you'd actually put the things you use every day. A home can look spacious during a showing, but it's worth making sure there's enough usable storage for real life.

🏡The Canadian housing market is still working through a period of softer sales and prices, particularly in Ontario and B.C. At the same time, there are some signs that a gradual recovery could be on the horizon, with RBC forecasting stronger sales in 2027.

Here’s a look at where things stand and what could be ahead.

Canadian Housing Market Stuck Between Correction And Recovery: RBC “The general tone of Canada’s market will still be soft with our resales projections far below levels before the pandemic and home values just a smidgeon above the cyclical low,” said RBC.

🎨 A little paint now can save you a headache later! Before you toss that leftover paint, save a small amount in a sealed jar and label it with the colour and room. That way, when a wall gets a scuff, chip or little mark, you’ll have the perfect match ready for a quick touch-up. 🏡