Mortgage shopping is not all about finding the best mortgage rate. There are so many variables in a mortgage product to consider and your rate is just a small portion of it. If you save a couple points on your interest rate, but have a $20,000 penalty for breaking early is that really worth it?...Read More
Buying Real Estate in our current market is tough and can be exhausting. Buying Real Estate when you’re doing all of the work as well might give me an advantage but it certainly doesn’t drain me any less. I am happy however, that I know the process and the ins and outs of the real...Read More
It is ALWAYS important to be aware of the active listings in your price range when you list your home. Anytime there are no competitors, or plenty of competitors it completely changes your listing strategy that can optimize the listings market presence. There is a time and a place for everything. Each property and situation...Read More
The market I work in has been a hot topic amongst my friends and family and a common statement is you must love this, or great for you. Believe it or not, I actually would prefer a more stable market! There is a lot of risk and liability in a market like this for everyone...Read More
When selling your home in a Sellers market it’s very easy to get it sold for an asking price, or slightly above. Especially when it’s price correctly! This makes it seem like it’s hard to tell the difference between the best Realtor in the industry, and the worst. It’s not. Each listing will have a...Read More
It’s very common that potential Sellers ask us the “ballpark” price of their home based on its location, or pictures of some updates that have been done. If you have questions regarding the pricing process: https://kevmurphy.ca/selling-real-estate/ There are select times where we need to use pictures and do the best we can to try and...Read More
When I listed this property I had a feeling it would be a little bit lengthier of a process than a standard listing. Luckily my Sellers also knew this could be the case. Early on we had so many interested people. Everyone loved how well the cottage was refinished. No one loved that the park...Read More
Robinhood is a trading platform that has consistently said they were “for the people” and wanted to help “average people” trade… Well average people did trade, and they made an educated pump against a Wall Street short. Wall Street didn’t like this. They didn’t like losing at their own game. I have never seen an...Read More
We have had rental equipment companies targeting elderly homeowners for years and I had another one to try and help this week. This was the biggest bill I have seen from these contracts including one rental alone being over $30,000. This is disgusting and these companies need to brought down so this does not happen...Read More
Your lawyer for your purchase or sale of real estate can be huge difference maker. It could be the difference in thousands of dollars in your pocket, or even whether or you not you get that home you love. I have my trusted lawyer that I prefer because the communication is excellent and he genuinely...Read More
