According to a RE/MAX agent and interior design specialist, a home’s color palette can make a significant impact on prospective buyers. Here’s why.

Using color throughout a home can be expressive, creative and hold cultural significance. But what happens to that level of personalization when it’s time to sell?

According to Jeannie Do, homeowners preparing a property to sell need to look past their own emotional connection to color and focus on what changes – like a fresh coat of paint – can elevate their home’s overall aesthetic, appeal to buyers, and potentially increase ROI. Do, an agent and member of the International Group with RE/MAX Professionals in Lakewood, Colorado, holds a BFA degree in Interior Design and…

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Waterfront homes tend to have a design sensibility all of their own. There’s a reason why we describe some styles - both in overall structure and interior design - as being “coastal” or “beach house”.

There’s just a certain atmosphere that carries through to the buildings we inhabit on our vacation time near the water, whether it be a sunny beach or a quiet forested lake.

Unfortunately, visiting these homes on a seasonal basis, perhaps renting them or even occupying them part-time if they’re owned, means that sometimes design can be overlooked. 

So, if you’re looking for ideas to keep your waterfront home design fresh and contemporary, you’re in the right place.

1. Keep It Simple

The days of busy waterfront home decor are gone. So take all…

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As the winter season draws to a close, seize the opportunity to prepare your Haliburton County or Muskoka, Ontario home or cottage for a spring sale. The spring market presents an ideal window to list your property for sale and attract potential buyers.

Here are six essential steps to ready your property for a successful sale in the vibrant real estate markets of Haliburton County and Muskoka:

1. Tackling Maintenance:

Before you consider selling your home, you’ll want to make sure any of those maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off get done, so now’s the time to start working on them.

From stained rugs to broken tiles or significant projects like roof retiling, completing these tasks will help make the home look presentable and desirable,…

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As fall eases into winter, you might feel you have no other choice but to wait until spring to put your property up for sale.

And, you’re not alone – many others recognize and understand the benefits of selling during warmer months. 

But as the seasons continue to change, so too do the real estate opportunities.

If you’d like to discover some of the perks that come with selling during fall & winter months, keep reading to learn more!

Changes of Seasons Brings Changes of Scenery 

It’s no surprise that every season brings something new. For buyers visiting your property during fall, they get the pleasure of experiencing the most colourful season of the year.

What once was green transforms into a sea of crimson, russet, and amber to create…

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If you’re looking for ways to enjoy your Muskoka & Haliburton County cottage year-round, look no further!

After all, Ontario’s premier cottage country is pretty incredible, offering year-round experiences, so why not extend your stay?

While the task of making your cozy cabin into an all-season retreat may be daunting, the following tips & tricks can drastically help ease the process of winterizing your Muskoka or Haliburton county cottage!

1. Add All-Season Insulation 

Canadian winters can be cold--like really cold.

That's why ensuring your Muskoka or Haliburton County cottage has proper insulation is paramount!

While you can heat up your cottage, keeping it warm is another thing altogether, and the right insulation will help with that.

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What usually happens when you make a mistake?

You adjust what you’re doing and you move on.

Afterall, failure precedes success. 

While this is a rather straightforward approach, we don’t always have the luxury to make an error – sometimes we simply can’t afford to take that risk. 

This rings especially true when it comes to investment properties, as there’s often a hefty price tag that comes with righting your wrongs.

To help you make the best decision possible, we’ve outlined some do’s and don’ts to consider on your journey for the perfect investment property in the ever popular Muskoka and Haliburton County region. 

What Is An Investment Property

First, let’s start off by defining what an investment property is.

Essentially, it…

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When it comes to buying or selling your home, there’s no denying that it can be a complicated process. But it doesn’t have to be – especially when you trust the experts at RE/MAX Professionals North! We’re here to help you, and that starts with simplifying the approach.

To make that happen, let’s explore some important terms.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARMs): as the name aptly suggests, this type of mortgage rate does not remain unchanging. Instead, both the interest rate and mortgage payment change depending on market conditions. 

Amortization: refers to repaying your mortgage in full over a period of time.

Appraisal: offers the current value of your home.

Assessed Value: reveals a property's worth and is determined by a governing authority…

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The past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions for many people. As we all wrap our minds around the current situation, there’s no doubt that coronavirus has dramatically affected the way we live and how our society operates. There is no clear answer on when things will be back to normal, but the real estate market persists.

While real estate continues to be an essential service, homebuyers and sellers will be required to evolve the standard process to protect against spread of the virus. The short answer is, yes, you can use remote closing to complete your home sale. In fact, over the last decade digital home closing has been a trend, but in this environment more people will be leaning on it than ever before.

Typical process to close a home

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