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Welcome to our Real Estate and Market Insights blog! We explore trends, tips, and expert advice to empowerbuyers and investors alike. Join us as we navigate the fascinating world of real estate!
Are New Homes Really More Expensive than Resale?
Duh. Obviously. Why even ask this question you idiot, of course a new home costs more than a resale home. Thanks for wasting my time and...
Cam Vandersluis
Jul 24, 20236 min read
Best and Worst: Spending Money on Your House
I would say that Canadians have quite a bit of pride as a group. Travelling abroad, welcoming new folks into our country, bragging about...
Cam Vandersluis
Jun 26, 20236 min read
Is This the MOST Confusing Market of All Time?
I Googled “confused person” and I thought this photo was a good fit. If that’s your grandpa, I apologize. 2023, what a year it has been…...
Cam Vandersluis
Jun 16, 20236 min read
The REAL Market Update: May 2023
Welcome to May! The real estate market has been in a bit of a blender for over a year now, but we may finally be seeing some stability...
Cam Vandersluis
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Predictions for Q2 2023 London Real Estate Market
Here we are, spring is in full effect, the weather is hot and here I am to bring the heat with some more predictions for the next 90 days...
Cam Vandersluis
Apr 14, 20231 min read
The REAL Market Update: April 2023
Welcome to Spring! The start of Q2 is upon us and we are going to take a look back at the month of March in the London real estate market.
Cam Vandersluis
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Pride Reduction How To
Your house is on the market, and it’s not selling. Whether it’s been 10 days or 100 days, often times, the reason your house isn’t...
Cam Vandersluis
Mar 17, 20234 min read
The REAL Market Update: March 2023
It’s time to cut through all the bull shit that the media is using to buy clicks online these days. Hiding behind two out of context...
Cam Vandersluis
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Best and Worst: Things to Live Beside
Time to start a new series here on the blog, something that I am going to affectionately call Best and Worst. As the name indicates, we...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 28, 20234 min read
The Real Reason for our Current Market
This photo is what I got when I Googled “Confused Homeowner” and I think it’s hilarious. The current real estate market is quite...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 23, 20235 min read
Strategies to Build Equity and Net Worth for First Time Buyers
Being a first time home buyer in generations past most likely meant finding a home to live in as your family grew and then selling that...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 20, 20234 min read
Mid Month Stat Crunch
It’s mid February and I (and others) believe that we are on the very cusp of the spring market blooming into full effect. Higher numbers...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Finding “The One”: A Real Estate Love Story
In 2023, finding a partner has become incredibly easy and convenient for those that find themselves seeking somebody to spend their hours...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 14, 20236 min read
The NEW Multiple Offers
Flashback: it’s sometime between November 2020 and February 2022, pick a month, any month, and guess what is happening? Yes, that’s...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 9, 20235 min read
February 2023 Market Update
Beware the headlines!!! Every news and online media outlet would have you believe that the real estate world is ending and that we are...
Cam Vandersluis
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Seller Disclosure in a Nutshell
Last week, I wrote about Caveat Emptor aka Buyer Beware when purchasing a home in Ontario. A Buyer has to be diligent in their home...
Cam Vandersluis
Jan 31, 20234 min read
Caveat Emptor aka Buyer Beware
What is the worst thing that you have ever seen in a home? Often times, as a realtor, I see homes that need some work, or have been...
Cam Vandersluis
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Predictions for Q1 of 2023
I'm not going to get ahead of myself and try to predict what's going to happen across the entire year. Instead, I will focus on the first...
Cam Vandersluis
Jan 20, 20231 min read
Interest Rates and Inflation: the Saga Continues
Who else is sick of thinking and talking about inflation and interest rate hikes here in Canada? Just me? Surely not. Regardless, our...
Cam Vandersluis
Jan 20, 20231 min read
January 2023 Market Update
The calendar year has turned and that brings a new perspective for a lot of home buyers and sellers. As things ramp up into the spring...
Cam Vandersluis
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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