Waterfront Living & Real Estate in Bancroft
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
Why Some Waterfront Properties Sell and Others Sit on the Market
After more than 25 years selling waterfront properties in Bancroft, Hastings Highlands, Highlands East, Kawarthas' and the surrounding area, one of the most common questions I hear is:"Why isn't my property selling?"The truth is that today's waterfront market is very different from wha...What can an estate plan do for me?
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
What can an estate plan do for me?
Aside from the clear financial benefits, having a plan in place puts you in control of your future. By working with a good lawyer you can decide what you want to happen with your assets and be confident that your wishes will be carried out.
The realization of the goals you have set in life – goals such as your child...
Aside from the clear financial benefits, having a plan in place puts you in control of your future. By working with a good lawyer you can decide what you want to happen with your assets and be confident that your wishes will be carried out.
The realization of the goals you have set in life – goals such as your child...
Things Seller to do 15 minutes before showing a House
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
Things Seller to do 15 minutes before showing a House
When preparing your house for a viewing, you’re obviously going to make sure it’s clean and tidy. After all, you want to make the best impression possible on potential buyers. But in the minutes before the buyers are due to arrive, there are a few final touches you need to do in your house to ens...
When preparing your house for a viewing, you’re obviously going to make sure it’s clean and tidy. After all, you want to make the best impression possible on potential buyers. But in the minutes before the buyers are due to arrive, there are a few final touches you need to do in your house to ens...
Attentions Real Estate Buyers……..
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
Attentions Real Estate Buyers……..
Mortgage rules and why you should have the financing condition:
Now that we have all the new mortgage rules, it is more important than ever before to include the financing condition in any offer or be otherwise prepared for the consequences.
1. Pre-approvals are no guarantee you will obtain your financing
Too many buye...
What is Shore Road Allowances
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
What is Shore Road Allowances
Way back in the pioneer days the initial road allowances in Ontario were established. These allowances of 66 feet wide were created adjacent to many navigable rivers and lakes.
These were created to allow business and public passage in a time when travel was most common by canoe. Most of these ‘roads’ were never opened.
M...
BEFORE LISTING YOUR PROPERTY
Posted on Mar 22, 2026
BEFORE LISTING YOUR PROPERTY
Items to Address
Roof and Chimney – The shingles should be intact with no missing pieces. The mortar between the bricks of the chimney should be solid and not crumbling.
Gutters – The gutters should be clean. An overflow of leaves and weeds screams poor maintenance to buyers.
Pressure Wash – The exterior of the house should...
Items to Address
Roof and Chimney – The shingles should be intact with no missing pieces. The mortar between the bricks of the chimney should be solid and not crumbling.
Gutters – The gutters should be clean. An overflow of leaves and weeds screams poor maintenance to buyers.
Pressure Wash – The exterior of the house should...