Tell me if this sounds familiar: get out of school, get your first ‘real’ job, work for a couple years, save your money, buy a small condo. Meet someone, someone moves in. Condo starts to feel smaller. Buy a car. Realize that cars are freakin’ expensive! Have a kid, condo feels even smaller. Realize kids […]
Unlike a condo, the curb appeal of a house can dramatically affect its value. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. A house with a good curb appeal will attract a lot of interest […]
When you bought your condo, you probably did not get a home inspection, however, when buying a house, especially your first house, a home inspection should be a top priority. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire […]
Most of my condo clients don’t even know what school district their condo belongs to. However, when it comes time to sell the condo and buy a house, it’s often because a baby is coming and suddenly what school district your home belongs to is VERY important. This is one of several videos in […]
Are corner lots a good thing or a bad thing? Check out this video for my take on this hotly debated topic. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. If you are thinking about selling your condo […]
Just by looking at this cup in my hand you probably know exactly where I’m sitting right now. If you live in a downtown condo, you are probably surrounded by Starbucks coffee shops, however, when you are looking for your first house you may want to pay special attention to where the closest Starbucks is […]
The price of parking spots in downtown condos has shot up dramatically over the past few years, and many new buildings have far fewer parking spots than actual units in the building. Parking downtown has become a premium commodity. When you’re selling your condo and buying a house in Toronto, finding a house with parking […]
If you’ve been living in a high rise condo made of concrete, glass and steel you probably have never had to even think about termites, however when you are buying a house in toronto, there are a few things to know about Termites. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to […]
Next to the Kitchen, the bathroom is probably the second most important room in any house. Just like when you bought your condo, adding multiple bathrooms to a property can dramatically increase its price. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out […]
Sell the Condo, Buy a House
February 3, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Tell me if this sounds familiar: get out of school, get your first ‘real’ job, work for a couple years, save your money, buy a small condo. Meet someone, someone moves in. Condo starts to feel smaller. Buy a car. Realize that cars are freakin’ expensive! Have a kid, condo feels even smaller. Realize kids […]
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How to Sell your Condo and Buy a House: CURB APPEAL AND LANDSCAPING
April 30, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Unlike a condo, the curb appeal of a house can dramatically affect its value. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. A house with a good curb appeal will attract a lot of interest […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: HOME INSPECTIONS
May 1, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
When you bought your condo, you probably did not get a home inspection, however, when buying a house, especially your first house, a home inspection should be a top priority. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: SCHOOLS
May 2, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Most of my condo clients don’t even know what school district their condo belongs to. However, when it comes time to sell the condo and buy a house, it’s often because a baby is coming and suddenly what school district your home belongs to is VERY important. This is one of several videos in […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: CORNER LOTS
May 3, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Are corner lots a good thing or a bad thing? Check out this video for my take on this hotly debated topic. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. If you are thinking about selling your condo […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: STARBUCKS FACTOR
May 4, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Just by looking at this cup in my hand you probably know exactly where I’m sitting right now. If you live in a downtown condo, you are probably surrounded by Starbucks coffee shops, however, when you are looking for your first house you may want to pay special attention to where the closest Starbucks is […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: PARKING
May 7, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
The price of parking spots in downtown condos has shot up dramatically over the past few years, and many new buildings have far fewer parking spots than actual units in the building. Parking downtown has become a premium commodity. When you’re selling your condo and buying a house in Toronto, finding a house with parking […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: TERMITES
May 9, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
If you’ve been living in a high rise condo made of concrete, glass and steel you probably have never had to even think about termites, however when you are buying a house in toronto, there are a few things to know about Termites. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to […]
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How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: BATHROOMS
May 14, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Next to the Kitchen, the bathroom is probably the second most important room in any house. Just like when you bought your condo, adding multiple bathrooms to a property can dramatically increase its price. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out […]
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