Some of you may have given thought to taking the PEI Real Estate Association Pre-Licensing Course with the goal of a career in real estate, but the reality is that you couldn't take time out from your present obligations to do the course during regular business hours. The PEI Real Estate Association has recognized this obstacle and has tentatively scheduled the next course to begin on Saturday, May ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on May 2, 2012
We are excited to announce another reason to choose Century 21 Colonial Realty for your real estate business!
We are offering a Client Courtesy Moving Truck for your use when you buy or sell with us! This is a 16 foot truck that can handle almost any move! We know that there are many details that need to be looked after when you are moving out of or into a home. Let us look after this one ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on April 27, 2012
You've decided to list your home this Spring. While Spring seems ages away, realistically, it will be upon us in no time. Now is the time to get a head start on getting your home ready. Get started now de-cluttering and organizing. Once you can really SEE your home, it is easier to determine what comes next, paint touch ups, steam cleaning carpets, furnace servicing, etc.
Also, make note of home ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 13, 2012
It's the new year and many of you have made the choice to put your home up for sale. it's not uncommon for people to think that spring is the best time to put their home on the market since we've come to believe that is when activity starts to happen after the new year. Changes have been happening in the marketplace and this year more than ever, we are finding that the market has not cooled off over ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 12, 2012
When thinking about purchasing a new home, many of us put the cart before the horse. We start house shopping before knowing what kind of mortgage we qualify for. Knowing where you stand financially will put you in charge of your home buying journey and potentially save you the time and heartache to a home that was out of your reach.
There has been a lot of talk about low interest rates on mortgages ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 9, 2012
When thinking about purchasing a new home, many of us put the cart before the horse. We start house shopping before knowing what kind of mortgage we qualify for. Knowing where you stand financially will put you in charge of your home buying journey and potentially save you the time and heartache to a home that was out of your reach.
There has been a lot of talk about low interest rates on mortgages ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 8, 2012
Happy New Year from all of us at Century 21 Colonial Realty! Hoping you had a chance to take a few moments to reflect on 2011 and to ponder what lies ahead in 2012.
For some of you, 2012 is the year you will buy or sell a property and make a major change in your life and the lives of your family. This is a very exciting time, but with the excitement comes the stress that every buyer and seller experiences. ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on January 5, 2012
Heading into the holiday season people who have been thinking about putting their home on the market will often hesitate listing until after the holiday season. One very obvious and understandable reason for that is simply because the holidays are hectic. The thought of adding showings and open houses into the mix is daunting. Also, some potential sellers may take the opinion that people typically ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on December 7, 2011
Summer time is one of the best times on Prince Edward Island and for many, there’s nothing better than having a cottage near a beach so you can enjoy a different pace of life. There are so many areas around PEI to choose a cottage that already exists, or to choose a lot and build your own. Whatever your choice, it is very important to discuss your situation with a lender as seasonal home financing ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on August 4, 2011
If you are a homeowner, you have probably asked yourself, how can I make my home more energy efficient? With fuel costs rising and increased awareness about environmental conservation, more of us are searching for ways to decrease our fuel costs and energy consumption. People will often question the method of heating their home. Is it efficient? What would be better? When In fact, most of us ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on August 1, 2011