Agent Blogs

If we have learned that we are uniquely created to be able to analyze and even change our moods, emotions and thought processes we have taken the first step in self awareness. Now we can examine our individual paradigms and determine if they have been created by reactivity or proactivity. We... [ more ]

You’ve made the decision to sell your home. Even if you’ve sold a house before, this process can be daunting because it is a major financial transaction that involves many steps from selecting a sales professional and marketing the home, to negotiating with buyers and finally... [ more ]

Home sellers today must convince a new era of buyers returning to the market that their homes stand for value and quality. The time-honored open house event remains a terrific way to expose your property to many consumers and gain distinction from the competition. While your real estate... [ more ]

Unlike an automobile, you can’t test drive a home before you purchase it. You have to base your decision on other factors such as layout, condition and much more. And, of course, the seller is obligated to disclose the property’s condition that may alert you to issues such as previous... [ more ]

Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to make your... [ more ]

With just the stroke of a few keys, you can find myriad resources on the Internet to help you in your search for a new home. Besides property listings, you can find out about specific communities, schools and mortgage options. With this wealth of information at your disposal, do you really need... [ more ]

A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal. When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression. If the outside of the property doesn’t create interest or appear well-maintained, a buyer may choose to not even... [ more ]

Bank of Canada Announcement January 19th, 2010  Bank of Canada leaves rate unchanged! The Bank of Canada maintains the overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent and reiterates conditional commitment to hold current policy rate until the end of the second quarter of 2010. OTTAWA -... [ more ]

As we know, the housing market has become much more competitive. The right price is vital, because overpricing your home can cause you to eliminate potential buyers and lengthen the time that your home stays on the market. But equally important is making sure that you give your home a competitive... [ more ]

As a seller, your No. 1 goal is to sell your home as quickly as possible at or near the listing price. In today’s market, where there is much more competition for buyers, it is important to put your best foot, or in this case, home forward because first impressions are vital. Many of... [ more ]

From all of us here at Prudential By the Lake Realty we would like to wish you a safe and happy Hallowe'en! A little history about Hallowe'en! Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is... [ more ]

Simply put, inventory is low! However, there are A LOT of buyers out there who have been pre-qualified and are searching now for the right home. Could that home be yours?? This is a grrreat time for home sellers who may be "sitting on the fence" when it comes... [ more ]

You’ve made the decision to sell your home. Even if you’ve sold a house before, this process can be daunting because it is a major financial transaction that involves many steps from selecting a sales professional and marketing the home, to negotiating with buyers and finally... [ more ]