by Shannon Deckers | Nov 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
A lot of buyers, especially first-timers, worry about whether or not they’re going about their home search the right way.On the one hand, buyers fret that if they find their “dream home” too early, they might be missing out on something better. But, on the...
by Shannon Deckers | Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are you ready for winter’s arrival? It’s right around the corner, and while the first snowfall takes many of us by surprise, winter comes at roughly the same time each year. In the midst of fall schedules and routines settling into place, our homes are often...
by Shannon Deckers | Aug 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s not quite winter yet, but it’s only a few months until we’re back in the cold season. Here in Owen Sound, many residents are also cottage owners and they frequently decide to travel back to their main homes once the summer season is over, or they go and visit...
by Shannon Deckers | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Bank of Canada has just increased its interest rate for the first time since 2010. With a rise of 0.25 per cent, the interest rate now sits at 0.75 per cent, naturally leaving many people wondering how this is going to affect the housing market. Real estate prices...
by Shannon Deckers | Mar 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Deciding to sell your Owen Sound Home can bring out a range of emotions. You may have a large number of memories that were created at this home, depending how long, or the specific period of your life, you lived there. This can mean walking away from where your...
by Shannon Deckers | Mar 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Any time you are looking to make a life changing decision, there will always be a wide range of emotions that you will need to work through. These can be anything from excited anticipation to an over whelming sense of loss, or even anger. Understanding what you are...
by Shannon Deckers | Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The buying or selling process in the Owen Sound Real Estate Market can be lengthy and challenging itself. That being said, finding the right professional can greatly simplify everything. Having the right professional Realtor to back you up during the process is vital...
by Shannon Deckers | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the rising cost of hydro in Ontario, it is no wonder many Owen Sound Homes are becoming more energy efficient. When you’re looking to save money and go green, there’s an easy way to do this. During the hot summer months, instead of blasting the Air Conditioning,...
by Shannon Deckers | Feb 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Perhaps the biggest mistake for someone to make is to think, “It could never happen to me.” In all levels of any Real Estate market, fraud and investment scams are plentiful. Knowing how to recognize a scam can require a degree of alertness and research, but is also...
by Shannon Deckers | Feb 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Foreclosures are up in 26 of the 50 largest metro areas in North America. An increase in foreclosed homes might sound like a negative thing, but it’s actually a good sign for markets. It’s also good news for bargain hunters and intrepid homebuyers who want a cheap...
