Building wealth through homeownership is one of the most tried ways to meet your financial goals in life. Anyone capable of earning a paycheck can start building wealth through homeownership. But when it comes to age groups, the young have a distinct advantage if and when they can break into the housing market early, which we would like to to ...

  Are you renting and feel it's time for a change? Do you want to take the first steps of the wealth-building journey? Is it time for you to stop renting and start building the future of your dreams by investing in a home?   Today, we would like to present a case in favour of why you should Stop Renting and Start Building Wealth with ...

  You may have heard about the Liberal government's plan to ban blind bidding. But is it a good thing, or a bad thing? Today we're looking at Blind Bidding vs Open Bidding.     Let's imagine a scenario. You are in the market to buy a house. You have made an offer on one home that you absolutely love. Then, another buyer makes an o ...

  October had 381 active listings and 156 sold, totalling $75 million in sales volume. Compare this to October 2020 where we had 203 homes sold, totalling $87 million dollars in sales volume.   October 2021 had an average of 20 days to sell, versus last October where it took an average of 17 days to sell. The average sale price was around $480 ...

  Here at The Blue Coast Team, we deal with a lot of first-time homebuyers who have only a vague idea of what happens during the home buying process. We know that an informed client is a happy client, which is why we're here to break down The 10 Steps of the Home Buying Process.     Step One: Research Realtors & Reach Out ...

  You may have heard about the term "Seller's Market" but do you know what it actually means? Today, we're answering the question, What Happens in a Seller's Market?     A seller's market is an economic term used in the real estate industry. It refers to a housing market in which homes are in high demand and in short supply. The ...

  You've heard the term buyers market before but maybe you aren't entirely sure what it means. Today, we're going to look at What Happens in a Buyers Market.     A buyer's market occurs when the demand for real estate is low relative to the supply. During buyer's market periods, there is more inventory on the market than usua ...

  September had 378 active listings and 163 sold, totalling $79 million in sales volume. Compare this to September 2020 where we had 159 homes sold, totalling $64 million dollars in sales volume.   September 2021 had an average of 17 days to sell, versus last September where it took an average of 22 days to sell. The average sale price was aro ...

  Staging is an important strategy for getting homes off the market quicker and for a higher price. You can hire a professional stager to stage certain rooms in your home or your entire home. But if you're looking to save money and willing to do the extra work yourself, here are some tips you'll appreciate.       1. Sta ...

  Autumn is here - colourful, crisp, and . Let's get out to enjoy it with our families! So, what are some fun things you can do with friends and family in Sarnia-Lambton this fall?     Fruit Picking Fruit picking is one of those classic fall activities. Getting to stroll through orchards on a crisp day is unique and relaxing... t ...

  Many people have no idea how to buy or sell a home. There are many tips and tricks that can be used for both buyers and sellers, and it's important to know these if you want the transaction to go smoothly.   Here are 5 tips that buyers can use when purchasing a home, as well as 5 tips for sellers who want their house to sell quickly. & ...

Home Security Systems Keeping your home safe is important. If you are buying a new house or upgrading an old one, it's worth setting up some form of security system to keep troublemakers out and know when someone enters the property.   Nowadays there are smart technologies that will allow homeowners to control their systems from anywhere with Interne ...

      Home staging is an important aspect of real estate that many people don't know about. Home staging can make a huge difference in the speed at which your home sells and how much money it brings. Home staging doesn't have to be hard, either! What makes a house staged well, why investing in home staging now could reap big benefits for y ...

If you’ve ever wondered where your property line ends and your neighbour’s begins, you might want to consider a property survey. But there are more reasons you might need a property survey and different kinds of surveys you can get.       So what exactly is a property survey?   In basic terms, a property survey defines ...

Many people who buy a new home wish they would have done a few things differently. Whether that means saving more money or putting more thought into the purchase, they believe things could have gone better, and in truth, things could've gone better if they had known what to avoid. Today we’re looking at the 4 Biggest Regrets Home Buyers Face and ...

  Are you planning on buying new furniture for your new home? Then you'd better make sure you Don't Make These Furniture Buying Mistakes!       Can't fit through the Door   It's a common mistake to purchase furniture that can't even be brought into your home. To avoid this, measure the dimensions of all doorways and angles b ...

  Are you interested in seeing Sarnia-Lambton's housing market trends for July 2021? Then you're in the right place! This is your July 2021 Housing Market Update for Sarnia-Lambton!     July had 364 active listings and 177 sold, totaling just above $86 million in sales volume. Compare this to July 2020 where we had 205 sold homes ...

  Real estate has historically been one of the most reliable ways to build wealth. People are most familiar with the classic ways homes build wealth, that is, the desire for the home's value to increase over time. But there are other ways to help you meet your goals.   How to Build Wealth Investing in Real Estate       If yo ...

    Everyone wants multiple offers when selling their home. But what can sellers do to make this a reality? Here are 5 tips to help you get multiple offers on your home.           1. Strategic pricing. You need to use the right pricing strategy when selling your home. Depending on what the market is doing, yo ...

  Choosing the right real estate agent for a home sale is important more than ever these days. Here at The Blue Coast Team, we'd like to bring to your attention one often neglected step we see many agents not doing - ask for feedback from buyers!     For homeowners looking to upgrade their living space in hopes of promoting a sale, it' ...