When priming your home for sale there are some definite missteps you can make if you just “wing it,” which can affect the sale of your home. So, to prevent this from happening, read on for staging mistakes to avoid.

• Hodge-podge of styles — Maintain a cohesive style throughout your home to create a harmonious “look and feel.”

• Personal and bold — Put away your personal photos and mementos and keep your home décor neutral. Buyers want to imagine themselves living in the home, so those personal items can be distracting.

• Simple repairs or updates neglected — Repaint dull or chipped paint and update outdated light fixtures or décor.

• Unprofessional photos — Professionally taken photos are well worth the investment as they will capture…

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Thrive in Your Workspace: Tips for Organize Your Home Office Day

March 04, 2025 | By Ron Alfred De Guzman, Communications Manager at MaxWell Realty

In today's evolving real estate landscape where remote work continues to shape how we live, a well-designed home office has become essential for many homeowners and buyers. Organize Your Home Office Day is approaching, and it's marked annually on the fourth Tuesday of March, it lands on March 11, 2025. This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your workspace and enhance both productivity and comfort. First celebrated in 1992, this day has grown in importance as more people work from home (Days of the Year).

It's all about creating a space that supports your goals—whether that's getting more done,…

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Inventory levels saw substantial year-over-year growth for the second month in a row, rising by 76 per cent to 4,145 units in February. While inventory increases were seen across all price ranges, the largest increases were in homes priced under $500,000.

The increase was driven by substantial growth in the more affordable apartment and row/townhouse sectors. The overall months of supply was 2.4 in February, similar to last month but more than double this time last year. Apartment-style units remained the most well-supplied at 3.1 months.

There were 1,721 sales in February, which was above historical averages for the month but 19 per cent lower than levels seen last year and significantly lower than the record levels seen in the…

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