Giving Back To The Community - How It Became So Much More. - 01/26/09 04:00 PM
 
[Photo from Starlight Canada's website.]
When I started up my business almost three years ago, I knew at some point I would want to find an organization to support - one that was special to me.  I've been looking for quite some time for a charity that would just jump out and "speak to me".
There are SO many wonderful organizations out there so it became tough to choose one, but I finally came across a charity that just felt right for me.  That organization is Starlight Children's Foundation.  Starlight touches the lives of seriously ill children and their families by providing support and a little break from the … (14 comments)

What To Look For When Choosing A Home Stager - 01/23/09 11:40 PM
                 
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With the growing number of home staging training schools popping up to make a fast buck, the result is a glut of "Home Stagers" in the marketplace with absolutely no experience and no idea of where to start.  Are you willing to put your client's largest investment into the hands of someone without the expertise necessary to get the results you need?  This could turn out to be a very costly mistake.  
Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting a Home Stager:
  LOWEST QUOTE/FREE CONSULTATIONS   Beware of Home Stagers that come in at a … (45 comments)

Local RESA Home Stagers Visit Hamilton Carpet Mill Outlet - 01/14/09 12:07 PM
 

          
On behalf of the Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth Real Estate Staging Association, I would like to thank Bob Birthelmer, Owner of Hamilton Carpet Mill Outlet who so graciously welcomed our group to his carpet warehouse this week, and what an impressive warehouse it is, I might add.  It is one of the largest in the region.  As you can see, Bob went out of his way to make sure that everyone was well looked after.  He even went so far as to hire caterers to put on a beautiful meal for us, complete with Wolf Blass wine!  
Mark Tomlinson, Consultant and … (0 comments)

Selling Your Home In An Economic Downturn. What You Should Know. - 01/13/09 06:34 PM
   
It's finally caught up to us.  We've done well to dodge the bullet this long, as times have been tough in the U.S. real estate market for quite some time.  Although properties are starting to sit on the market for longer, we still haven't taken the same hit as our friends south of the border.
What does this mean for homeowners who want to sell?  Regardless of economic conditions, there will always be people looking to buy a new home for many different reasons.  You may not be able to command the same listing price that you could have several months ago, however, the upside is … (8 comments)