Donna Bacher, Broker, Royal LePage State Realty Brokerage

Yes, if you're in the business of showing houses to eager buyers, you've definitely come across many homes that don't quite live up to their gorgeous pictures. It wasn't that long ago that I saw a commercial on TV about a cream that you could put on your face...and your wrinkles disappear for 8 hours...add onto that a pair ...

Have you ever woke up one morning and questioned why, how or when you had gotten into the habit of doing something in your business? One of those things that really went against what you actually believed was in the best interest of your clients, simply because it had become status quo in your industry? I've done it more than a few times ...

With record rainfall this year, lot's of area homeowners are experiencing basements that are falling victim to moisture issues. It was once explained to me by a reputable contractor that given the right circumstances any basement will leak. Concrete is permeable and if water is left to pool up around your concrete foundation, it's only a ...

You've finally found the perfect house! After hours of nerve racking offer negotiations, your Real Estate Sales Person gives you a welcomed phone call..."your offer has been accepted!" Home buyers feel many emotions when they hear that they've been successful in getting a place they can call home; excitement, joy, ...

I don't think that anyone will argue with the statistics that the majority of people are making their initial searches on line when they're considering making a move. With that being said, it has become more important than ever to make sure that the pictures we use on line tell the best story possible! Getting great pictures isn't as ...

People who really know me would be fast to say that I always tend to look at things from the brightest side possible...some call it optimistic...and others call it pure delusional! The more that this "Law of Attraction" theory surrounds me, the more plausible it seems to be. I hadn't really given it much thought, but when I applied ...

Yes, it sure sounds like all the participating offices for this years "Garage Sale for Shelter" not only helped many clients declutter their homes and gave garage sale shoppers fantastic bargains, they combined to raise a record $300,000 for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation PLUS contributed thousands of dollars directly to their local ...

If you're like most North Americans, your home is absolutely the largest investment you have....and when it comes time to sell it, make sure that you get every single cent of what it's worth! You've decided that a move is in your immediate future. Regardless what the reason is behind this decision, how you ...

Fall always seems to be one of the busiest times of the year in Real Estate and this year doesn't seem to be an exception to the rule. Even though it's already the end of September, the market seems to be just waking up with a tremendous amount of vigour. As we went into the recession, many people would ask me if I was concerned about the ...

Summer can be the best season to really showcase the exterior of your home, but on the other hand it can be the most labour intensive time. Here are some tips to simplify the outside while you try to maintain the inside! 1) Trim back bushes every couple weeks; trimmings are small and will compost easily. 2) Use mulch!  Even if you ...