Real estate perspective.
Thoughtful posts on buying, selling, and living in Guelph and surrounding area.
Selling a Home with an Awkward Layout? Here’s What Actually Works
Not every home has that perfect, open-concept, HGTV-flowing-from-room-to-room kind of vibe. And that’s okay.
July 23, 2025
The Truth About Overpricing: How Sellers Lose When Agents Overpromise
Thinking of selling your home in Guelph? You’ve probably met with more than one agent. Chances are high that not all of them gave you the same suggested list price. But what if one agent promises a much higher price than the others?
February 14, 2025
Overhousing: Another Culprit in the Housing Crisis
Overhousing. It may not be the central issue that comes to mind in the context of the housing affordability crisis, but it is, actually, something we need to be talking about – and working to resolve.
August 29, 2023
Why a Final Walkthrough Matters
If In the wild, wild world of real estate, home visits after an offer acceptance are a regular occurrence. Your final walkthrough? That’s a one-time thing – and it’s extremely important.
April 14, 2023
NIMBY in Guelph
It’s a problem virtually everywhere and, yes, NIMBY exists in Guelph. Let’s talk a little more about NIMBY and how it relates to the housing crisis.
April 8, 2023
What is a Community Land Trust
The housing crisis in Guelph (and the region) is a complex, decades-in-the-making problem. No one solution is going to usher us out of this predicament.
March 16, 2023
Guelph Housing Crisis – An Overview of Solutions
The Guelph housing crisis is hardly new. In fact, it’s been brewing for a number of years. Finding our way out of this complex issue is going to require us to get serious – and creative – about tackling it.
March 8, 2023
Is Virtual Staging Something to Consider
Virtual Staging has come a long way over the years. The first time I saw a listing that was Virtually Staged, I was pretty mortified.
January 27, 2023
Selling Your Home in a Buyer’s Market
The only thing I know for certain is that, when it comes to real estate (and life, in general) … everything changes.
June 26, 2022
Preparing Your Home for Sale? Planning Ahead Pays Off
Preparing your home for sale is a lot of work. But, regardless of market conditions, most homeowners realize that de-cluttering, updating, and Staging all add value when it comes time to sell.
May 22, 2022
Home Renovation Disasters – How to Avoid Them
Hardly a week goes by when I don’t hear directly or indirectly of a home renovation disaster.
January 23, 2022
Buying and Selling in a Hot Market? Get List-Ready!
Buying and Selling in the same market can be tricky, especially in a Seller’s market.
January 23, 2022