Blog by Michael Giesbrecht

Cues It's Time To Downsize

July 19th, 2025
Cues It’s Time to Downsize If you are nearing retirement or you are already retired, you may be thinking about downsizing, as it can free up your finances and simplify your life, allowing you to enjoy a greater quality of life.  So, what are some cues that it's time to downsize?  You are having frequent falls or trouble navigating the stairs. If this is the case, you may be safer in a si ...

Prepping Your Home For A Successful Spring Sale

July 19th, 2025
Prepping Your Home for a Successful Spring/Summer Sale Are you planning to sell your property this spring  or summer? Here are some tips for a successful spring sale.   Price your home competitively — Research comparable properties in your area for what they listed and sold for and use these as a guide. Be prepared to negotiate on price and terms — Think about the lowest price that woul ...

How To Choose A Real Estate Lawyer

July 19th, 2025
How to Choose a Real Estate Lawyer When buying and selling real estate, besides a good REALTOR®, the person who helps protect your interests the most is a good real estate lawyer. So, what are the top qualities and traits of a good real estate lawyer? Seasoned — 90 percent of their practice should be focused on real estate in your location. A transparent fee structure — Are there hidden ...

Staging Blunders To Avoid

July 19th, 2025
Staging Blunders to Avoid When priming your home for sale there are some definite missteps you can make if you just “wing it,” which can affect the sale of your home. So, to prevent this from happening, read on for staging mistakes to avoid. Hodge-podge of styles — Maintain a cohesive style throughout your home to create a harmonious “look and feel.” Personal and bold — Put away your per ...

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