Overcoming your analysis paralysis
Most of us tend to think of debt as a looming cloud that is meant to make us fail. But shifting that mindset to approach debt as a tool could be your ticket to the growth you crave.
Is your debt mindset holding you back?
Most of us tend to think of debt as a looming cloud that is meant to make us fail. But shifting that mindset to approach debt as a tool could be your ticket to the growth you crave.
THE REAL ESTATE EXPLAINER: Geothermal Heating 101
Geothermal heat pumps have been around for well over 50 years, but for much of that time, they have failed to capture the interest of the average person. Times have clearly changed. Now, it would seem, it is time to take a second look at geothermal heating pumps.
Top 5 Things to Downsize Now
From old electronics to knickknacks, get rid of it now and enjoy a clutter-free life.
Real talk: your kids won’t want this stuff anyway! Your grown children will not agree to be the recipients of your downsizing if it means their upsizing.
Shifting Market | What You Need to Know
You might be confused about the real estate market right now. It’s been a bit topsy-turvey lately.
Even experienced Realtors are challenged. While striving to give our clients the right advice. We too are juggling a lot of trends and influences.
My Home Evaluation
Realtors might be one of the most popular guests at a party as pandemic restrictions ease. Might it be our magnetic personalities and sparkling wit? Naw… it's because we might be able to shine some light on the crazy real estate market. People have always wanted to know… “How’s the market?”.
What You Need To Know About Staging Your Home For Sale
There are so many ways to stage a home, but every realtor has their favourite approach.
With the Rufo Real Estate Team, our staging and marketing teams work together to add a wealth of style, inspiration, and character into every home that we put on the market.
What Can Professional Home Staging Do For Your Quinte Home Sale?
Residential sales are red hot in the Quinte area—according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, single detached home sales rose 90.3% in the second quarter of 2021.
But even in the hottest real estate market, home sellers can benefit from an investment in professional home staging.
Private Practice Relocation
Has The Pandemic Lead to Openings for Private Businesses Relocating to the Quinte Real Estate Market?
Even before Covid affected real estate markets around the world, some demographic trends were already in motion.
Pitfalls of Selling Your Home Privately
Don’t get ripped off by real estate wholesalers!
There will always be people who think there is an advantage to selling their home privately to avoid paying real estate commissions. The industry jargon acronym is FSBO or “For Sale By Owner.”
Introducing: The Quinte Relocation Guide!
Remote Working, Affordability and Evolving Lifestyle Needs are Drawing Home Buyers to Smaller Communities
Much in our world, including our homes and what we wish our homes could be. What we need our homes to become.
Thanks for Shopping Local: Even when you buy or sell your house
We know the pandemic has impacted small businesses everywhere.
No more than in small towns and cities where we already struggle to compete with the big box stores, Amazon, and discount online services of all kinds.
The “Urban Migration” Wave is happening!
How do you ride that wave?
One of the first questions Sellers ask us it “how can we attract Toronto buyers’ to our property?” We agree that the best way to sell your house is to get broad exposure right away.
Dream Hobby Farm and Estate in the Oak Hills
The peace and quiet of Eastern Ontario is beckoning lots of city dwellers.
The city has become congested, working from home is our new reality and many people are evaluating their life and lifestyle choices. The peace and quiet of Eastern Ontario is beckoning lots of city dwellers.
Help Support Three Oaks Women's Shelter
The Rufo Real Estate Team & Studio 237 are teaming up to make a difference during the COVID-19 crisis!
It's human. People want to help.
Belleville and surrounding communities have responded exceptionally to the Covid crisis. Of course our frontline workers in all sectors deserve our immense gratitude. Many of us would also like to contribute in our own small way.
Not Business as Usual
The world is a different place. A lot can change in a few weeks. Many things will never be the same.
We’re all feeling loss and maybe experiencing some aspects of grief. Much of the loss is turning into new beginnings. New ways to work. New ways to connect. New ways to communicate.
Housing Prices and 2020 Predictions
As we head into a new and exciting decade we are wishing you all the very best. It’s been an exciting year in our local market, with interesting twists and turns, which saw big announcements for Belleville and surrounding areas. If anything, 2019 kept us busy and definitely on our realtor toes.
Southeastern Ontario Towns That We Love
So you are thinking of moving East, but not sure where to be looking? We hear this comment a lot, and luckily for you we have the inside scoop.
When most people set out in search of their new home it can be overwhelming with the amount of pockets and sweet towns that stretch across South Western Ontario.
New Regulations are Coming!
Prince Edward County is set to join the first jurisdictions in Ontario to regulate Short Term Accommodation (STA) rentals. In other words, there will soon be new rules about 1) what type of property can be used as an Airbnb or similar vacation rental 2) how many STA can operate in a given area.