CENTURY 21 Trident Realty Ltd. - Blog

Late spring market

dennis.richards@century21.ca — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It seems the our spring market is at least two months late almost like the weather. Sales have started to be more frequent from late May and now into June. There is a reasonable inventory of listings and prices are still holding strong. for those who are thinking this is the year to make a move the time couldn't be better. Interest rates are low, mortgage lenders are looking for business and sellers are motivated. We can have you in a new home before the new school year.

Spring/Summer Exterior Maintenance

marg.bowlen@century21.ca — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

REPLACE rotten siding or trim ... If you can easily push a screwdriver into any wood, chances are it is due for replacement.

CLEAN gutters and downspouts ... Make sue downspouts channel water away from the foundation.

CLEAN silt off windowsills ... Silt on windowsills encourages water accumulation, which can lead to expensive decay problems.

TEST automatic garage door openers ... Make sure the automatic reverse safety feature works correctly.

PRESSURE wash decking, driveway and walkways

CUT back any foliage that comes into contact with your home. Any plants that touch your home create an avenue that pests can use to invade your home.

TAKE stock of your curb appeal ... Are there things you should do this summer to spruce up the appearance of your home? Colours, condition, style and flow are all important to maintain or accelerate the value and enjoyment of your home.

Spring Market

dennis.richards@century21.ca — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are well into the spring market,but it is not the usual one. Prices in our area have remained strong but sales and listings are lower than they should be for this time of the year. There are some who beleive this is just a correction in the market and we should not be too concerned. I think we will see an upward swing as the year continues. The year may not be as strong as we would like but it is far from the worst. We are still making sales and more and more listings are hitting the system. If you are thinking of buying or selling this could be a great time to talk to us.

It is so good to see activity in real estate trading increasing this spring.

wanda.macinnes@century21.ca — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

I'm sensing optimism in the spring market with lots of activity ... if homes are priced right. I was speaking with an appraiser today who expressed it right ... take the selling price of comparables from the last 6 months and list the home at that price. With values adjusting down across the country and so much product on the market, it is only the homes that are in show condition and priced correctly that are selling and at times, competing offers. Simple economics ... supply and demand.