Team Davidson, Ghada and Sean's blog

Until a couple of years ago, internet access was a nice-to-have for most
homeowners. But these days, it’s fast becoming a necessity. Kids need good
internet to do homework assignments. You may need reliable internet to work
from home and attend online meetings.
So, when shopping for a new home, it’s wise to check if the property which
you’re interested in making an offer on has good internet available. The last
thing you want is to move into a home only to discover that the internet service

Imagine you’re shopping for a car. You find one that’s a suitable model, a
recent year, and hasn’t been driven a lot. The price is right, too.
But, there’s a caveat.
The paint is worn off in several places. The driver’s seat upholstery is torn and
requires repair. And, the tires needed to be replaced… a long time ago.
Would you still buy it? You might. However, unless you enjoy fixing up cars,
you’d probably hesitate to make the purchase.

If you're like most people, you hope that you’ll receive your online orders within
a few days. Sure, a purchase might occasionally arrive later than expected.
That's just the reality of online shopping.
But, what if you need an item delivered quickly, without risk of delay?
Here are a few suggestions:
• Check if the product is in stock. That's usually indicated on the web page,
but you can also phone to confirm. In-stock items usually ship quickly.
• Avoid special orders. Those always take longer to ship.

Imagine you've been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you're
finally ready to pull the trigger and list it. But, just as you're about to put up the
sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped
up in the neighbourhood.
Oh no! Now there are competing listings. Does that mean you should put your
plan to sell your property on hold?
Not necessarily.
Just because comparable homes are for sale in the area doesn't mean it's not

Spring cleaning can seem like a great idea until you actually get started. Then
it often turns out to be more work than expected!
The good news is, there are proven techniques to make the job easier so you
can get it done faster.
• Before you begin the project, make sure you have everything you need:
hammer, boxes, tape, garbage bags, etc. Think of the supplies you’ll
need on hand and the tools that will make tasks easier. You don’t want
to have to waste time on frequent trips to the store.

When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe
even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range.
But, it doesn’t always work out that way.
In fact, there are many circumstances in which you might have to rethink your
budget and possibly even increase it, to get the home you want.
For example, you might find that properties in neighbourhoods you’re targeting
are selling for more than you expected. In that circumstance, you might have

Spring cleaning can seem like a great idea until you actually get started. Then
it often turns out to be more work than expected!
The good news is, there are proven techniques to make the job easier so you
can get it done faster.
• Before you begin the project, make sure you have everything you need:
hammer, boxes, tape, garbage bags, etc. Think of the supplies you’ll
need on hand and the tools that will make tasks easier. You don’t want
to have to waste time on frequent trips to the store.

When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe
even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range.
But, it doesn’t always work out that way.
In fact, there are many circumstances in which you might have to rethink your
budget and possibly even increase it, to get the home you want.
For example, you might find that properties in neighbourhoods you’re targeting
are selling for more than you expected. In that circumstance, you might have

When you’re selling your home, you may find buyers who want to see it later in
the evening, when it’s dark outside. In that circumstance, effective home
lighting becomes more important.
The best place to start is with exterior lighting. If you have soft ground lamps
on the walkway, make sure those are turned on. That will make for a more
pleasant and inviting trip up the walkway.
Do you have motion detection lighting? Make sure those are set to continuous

There are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year.
Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons, preparation
is key. Make the right moves now and your sale is likely to go smoothly
and successfully.
Follow these tips:
1. Make a list of what needs to be done around the property to prepare it
for listing. That includes decluttering, cleaning, getting needed repairs
done, and so forth.
2. Schedule those tasks. On a calendar or planner, block out ample time