Extending the Life of Cut Flowers

By: Joe Ghobrial

Extending the Life of Cut Flowers

Tags: Toronto real estate, flowers, vaughan real estate, richmond hill real estate, homes for sale, home decor,

There are few things more beautiful than cut flowers in a vase. They instantly brighten any room. That is, of course, until they wilt and die. So how do you make cut flowers last as long as possible? Here are some ideas: • Cut the bottom of the stems before you put the flowers in the vase. An angled cut is best as this will enable the flower to draw in more water. • Add a fertilizer to t...Read More

Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

By: Joe Ghobrial

Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

Tags: Home Search, Buying a Home, Buying my First Home, Searching for a Home, How to buy my first, help purchasing a home, real estate agent, toronto, richmond hill, vaughan

Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a “For Sale” sign or seeing a home for sale in the newspaper and then calling to enquire. Of course, many buyers find out about listed properties that way. But, according to research by the National Association of Realtors, there are many other — sometimes surprising — w...Read More

The Latest in Kitchen Fire Prevention. What You Need to Know

By: Joe Ghobrial

The Latest in Kitchen Fire Prevention. What You Need to Know

Tags: Fire prevention, house fire, home fire, kitchen fire prevention, kitchen safety, fire safety,

More fires start in the kitchen than in any other room. Those fires can be expensive; since even a minor incident, with no injuries, can result in significant damage. That’s why it’s important to keep up with the latest in fire prevention. The most recent research tells us: • Never leave cooking food unattended. Doing so is the number one cause of kitchen fires. • Make sure c...Read More

How the Wrong Pricing Strategy Can Cost You Thousands

By: Joe Ghobrial

How the Wrong Pricing Strategy Can Cost You Thousands

Tags: Importance of Pricing, Not Pricing Right, Toronto Homes, Toronto Condos, Vaughan Homes, Selling a Home, Pricing to Sell

As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your property has an impact on how quickly it sells — and how much you earn on the sale. What you may not realize is just how significant an impact it has. Consider the following examples. Example 1: You price your property well above its current market value. As a result, many buyers don’t bother to see it because it’s o...Read More

Keeping Houseplants Alive when You’re Away

By: Joe Ghobrial

Keeping Houseplants Alive when You’re Away

Tags: Going on vacation, watering my plants, house plants,

When you’re out-of-town, there are plenty of kennels and other facilities that will mind your dog or cat. In fact, the pet-care business is booming! However, the same options aren’t available for your houseplants. So what do you do? First, keep in mind that plants can go for several days or even a couple of weeks without water. This frequently happens in their natural habitats. So if y...Read More

What Home Inspectors See that You Can’t

By: Joe Ghobrial

What Home Inspectors See that You Can’t

Tags: Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Buying a Home, Do I need a home inspection,

When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues”. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to discover that the roof needs to be replaced, immediately, for thousands of dollars. That being said, you might ques...Read More