Maria Ongaro | RE/MAX Hallmark Trends Group Realty Inc.

Real Estate Blog

What gives a potential tenant an edge

There are a few things that a potential tenant can provide to a landlord to give them a greater advantage when trying to lease a home: • A good credit score: Landlords generally want to see that a tenant has a good credit score, as this...

Looking into Homeownership?

As a real estate agent, I am often asked about the benefits of owning versus renting a home. While both options have their pros and cons, owning a home generally offers more financial and personal benefits in the long term. One of the main benefits of...

Have you Heard of the 5Ws of Real Estate

WHY, Are you looking to Move WHAT, Are you looking to Purchase WHO, Is involved in the purchase of your Home WHERE, Are you looking to move to. WHEN, Are you looking to Move AND of course there is always the HOW will you accomplish these....

What being SRES Certified means for you.

Downsizing from your family home also means finding the right home and area to move to. For many they prefer to have a phased in retirement and require living in an urban area with a small dwelling. On the other hand, many other homeowners prefer...

Let’s Always be Courteous

Selling a home is never an easy undertaking. Listing agents and their sellers work diligently to get their property ready to show. I’m sure we have all been a seller once, having to keep our house spotless, well decorated, and rushing our kids, pets and...

Buyers Agents have a Purpose!

As a realtor I meet many people from all different walks of life. Many times, in my business I have witnessed buyers throw caution to the wind and not have proper representation. It amazes me as buying a house is the average Canadian’s most expensive...

Inspections are a key element in deciding to purchase as home!

Inspections are a key element in deciding to purchase as home. Forgoing an inspection is a risk that one should take only if necessary. But don't be fooled into thinking the inspector failed you like my friends did. Outraged upon finding out that the room they...

Home Inspections

Remember that home inspections are something that might/might not reveal small or large capital expenses that you as the purchaser could be responsible for upon possession. While always good information to arm yourself for the negotiation and for a capital replacement plan for your home,...

Will working from home become the new normal?

You can’t take one step without tripping over a toy truck and a doll?????? Will working from home become the new normal? Most employers are finding that productivity remains the same or increases as a result of working from home. Well then, it’s time to look for...

Looking to buy a home during Covid-19?

Looking to buy a home during Covid-19? Not to worry I can help with that! Get on my Daily List of every home that comes on the market, based on your custom criteria. Any area, any style, any price range. View homes from the comfort of...