From the pen of Mary Ellen – Mary Ellen Weatherhead Realtor

January 2022 Market Update

January’s market update should come as no surprise to you. The tremendous supply shortage, fear of interest rate hike(s), inflation, and continual demand from out-of-town buyers place upward pressure on home sale prices. In January,...

July 18, 2020

Price Right – Time On Market Works Against You

If you want to compete, be competitive. The buying market has a short attention span. Pricing your home right the first time is key. Proper pricing attracts buyers. An overpriced house will not sell. We...

July 18, 2020

Extended Marketing Reach

Leading-edge technology tools and training give me the edge in effectively marketing your property online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week! As a Makey Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Sales Representative I ensure that...

July 18, 2020

Our 12+ Step Marketing Plan

Designed to capture the maximum exposure for your home in the shortest period of time, we’ll implement our proven 12+ step marketing plan to ensure that your home stands out to as many buyers as...

July 9, 2020

Price Right – Attract Buyers

Pricing your property competitively will generate the most activity from agents and buyers. Pricing your property too high may make it necessary to drop the price – possibly below market value – to compete with...

July 9, 2020

RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan

One great source of funding for your mortgage down payment is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). The Canadian government’s Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) allows first time home buyers to borrow up to $35,000 from...

July 9, 2020

First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit

The First-time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit was introduced as part of ‘Canada’s Economic Action Plan’ to assist Canadians in purchasing their first home. It is designed to help recover closing costs such as legal expenses, inspections,...

July 9, 2020

Your Home Search

I love helping buyers find their dream home. That’s why I work with each client individually, taking the time to understand their unique lifestyles, needs and wishes. This is about more than a certain number...

July 9, 2020

Buyer Representation (vs. Customer Service)

Very few people are aware of the differences between Buyer Representation and Buyer Customer Service. As your Representative I can: Protect You Keep information confidential Educate you on property values Notify you first on newly...

July 9, 2020

Federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

Purchase Price $400,000 Downpayment – 5% $20,000 3% – 25yr amortization $1,798.33 (PI) Federal Incentive – 5% $20,000 Reduces Monthly Mortgage $1,703.68 (PI) Annual Savings $1,135.75 ($28,393.75 over 25yrs) The incentive...