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I hope everyone is enjoying spring and getting excited about planting and warmer weather.

Saturday, May 7, 2022: The John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund in association with the Maitland Conservation Foundation and the Maitland Trail Association will be holding their 15th Spring Hike, Plant and Compost Sale. It will take place 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Centre parking lot in Goderich.

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Written by Kandace Gallant - Canadian Real Estate Wealth

How a new exterior paint color can boost the curb appeal of your home

If you’re looking to sell your house and make the most out of the sale, you can do so by boosting the exterior’s curb appeal. This can be done in a few different ways, including giving your house a completely different color.

An enhanced curb appeal can make your house sell faster

It’s not just the interior of your house that matters most to prospective buyers. While that definitely plays a large role in the sale, you should also impress people with the exterior. The more positive effect you create as soon as people pull up to your home, the faster it can sell and for more money too. It’s one of the first thing’s that people notice, so why not try to make a lasting first impression? Why not try to make your house stand out from the rest? You may think that this is easier said than done, but there are very simple and affordable ways to make this happen.

Add bushes and shrubs

Adding greenery like bushes or a flower bed can make the lawn look more well-manicured and help bring a pop of color to the scene. Opt for annuals that grow back themselves every year and are easy to maintain to appeal to people even more. If it’s wintertime, add some winter-friendly trees and plants to your front porch.

Add outdoor lighting fixtures 

Not only can outdoor lights make your space look nice and bright, but they can also add safety to the exterior of your house by reducing tripping or falling, brightening dark areas, and adding an extra sense of security.

Repaint/restain the fence

If you have a fence surrounding your house that looks like it’s peeling or has just seen better days, it’s best to give it an upgrade. There are some buyers who are specifically looking for a fenced-in yard, so why not really impress them with one that looks brand new? 

Repaint the exterior of your home

It’s bound to happen eventually - whether you have stucco, aluminum, or vinyl siding, they need to be repainted after many years of wear and tear. It’s worth hiring a professional to repaint the exterior. This includes doors, shutters, trim, windowsills, garage doors, the porch or deck, and the siding.

Once you have found your perfect dream home there is nothing more exciting than making it your own. For other amazing design tips check out the following websites.

Written by Katherine DeClerq - CTV News Toronto Multip-Platform Writer

Ontario to allow new home sales tactic that would change the bidding process

The Ontario government is introducing new real estate regulations that would allow home sellers to share bids on their property and disclose the details of competing offers.

As the system stands now, individuals looking to put an offer on a home do so blindly, without knowing how much their competitors are offering above the asking price. The new regulation will give sellers the option to "opt for an open offer process."

"Sellers will no longer be limited to selling their property through a closed or traditional offer system," the Minister of Government and Consumer Affairs Ross Romano said in a statement to CTV News Toronto.

"With these changes, hard-working Ontarians can rest assured knowing that our government has their backs as they embark on their journey of home ownership.”

It is not yet clear what, exactly, sellers will be allowed to disclose under the regulation or how many will choose to take part in the process.

The new sales tactic is part of a larger regulatory change to the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA), which will go into effect on April 1, 2023.

The changes include a new code of ethics for real estate agents, simpler standardized forms and more powers to the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), a regulatory body that enforces rules for salespeople and brokers.

Adapted from Jared James

The Market is Complex

Can we please all come together and make a decision as an industry to stop saying that the market is crazy... because it's not helping.

When things are crazy, they are out of control and certainly don't invoke confidence. Is that how you want your realtor to view their workplace, themselves or the industry that they are supposed to understand?

“The market is complex. The market is complicated. The market is competitive. The market is not crazy.”

But guess what? That's exactly why professionals are needed now more than ever. Anyone can operate in a crazy market but today's market requires a pro that knows how to navigate these unprecedented and unsure times and if you don't believe that, then I'm not sure why anyone would choose a specific realtor over all the other options they have in their local market place.

Markets like this separate the winners from the hobbyists. Make a commitment to select an eXpert that you deserve right now. Deal?

Every month I have a number of people looking for specific properties. Here is my list for this month.

• Bungalow or other lakeview property between Bayfield and Goderich
• Up to 50 acres farm with the residence in Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, any price
• Residential Single Family Home in Kincardine area
• Home up to $450,000, country preferred in Wingham - Listowel area
• commercial retail store front in Goderich or Bayfield up to 2,000 sq ft.
• Lease a storefront in Goderich, up to 1,500 sq ft.
• Commercial business in Goderich area, any business, any price

Here are my current listings. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase one of these stunning homes or lease a space to make your business plan a reality. The possibilites are endless. Click on the MLS button for more details.