Selling Your Home in the Winter
The weather might be frightful outside but have no fear, the winter months are a great time to sell your house. Generally speaking, there are not a lot of homes on the market for sale which means – less competition! Yay! We are already winning here. Since there are not too many homes on the market during these chilly days, the buyers that are looking for that dream home are very serious in purchasing. Even though there are fewer homes on the market and the buyers are serious, you (the seller) can still spruce up your house a little to get that sale even faster! Here are a few quick tips on how to sell your house in the winter. Make your home easy to get to – that means shovelling your driveway, sidewalk and entrance to your home. No one is bringing their snowshoes out to get to your open house! Mmmmmm Toasty! – Walking into a warm home on a cold winter day makes everything better. Make your home nice and cozy. By turning up the temperature a little, your home becomes more inviting to potential buyers. And please, turn that fireplace on if you have one! Don’t cheap out on the heat when you are trying to sell your house! Use Seasonal Decorations – No need to go overboard and decorate your house like it is in Home Alone! But a little seasonal decoration can really make your home warm and cozy. A nicely decorated house resonates with people since they can imagine living there and making memories with their families. What a way to set the mood! Well there you have it, some quick tips on how to sell your home in the winter. What are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and call your Realtor to plan your winter home sale now!
Top 5 things to do in Milton for Family Day 2018!
Top 5 things to do in Milton for Family Day 2018! Happy 10th anniversary Family Day (in Ontario!) It feels like we’ve had the Family Day holiday for only a few years, but it is actually celebrating its 10th anniversary in Ontario. It would be great to celebrate Family Day during the nice warm summer months but having a long weekend in the dreary winter months is pretty sweet. And if you look, there are actually a ton of things you can do with your Family during this February long weekend. Here is what we recommend you check out for Family Day if you are in Milton! 1) Glen Eden Fun – On February 17th and 18th, you can check out the Glen Eden Food Truck Series! Here you will find a number of Food Trucks selling delicious eats after your adventure on the slopes. On February 19, 2018 from 12-230pm, there will also be a campfire event featuring a magician to entertain the whole family. And if that’s not enough, it will also be United Way Day on Feb. 19, 2018 at Glen Eden. There will be food, entertainment and some Olympic events all in supporting the Halton United Way. 2) Snow Shoeing at Crawford Lake – if skiing and snowboarding is not your jam, try a relaxing stroll through Crawford Lake in snow shoes! How fun does this sound? The snow shoe trail is considered easy and you can even rent snow shoes right at Crawford Lake. If you don’t have kids in tow, you can try their Evening Moonlight Snowshoe Hike (Feb 17, 2018 6pm-8pm) where you are guided through the trail under the beautiful star lit skies. After all your hard work, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the fire! You deserve it! 3) Town of Milton Free Activities – There is a whole day full of fun and free things to do at the Milton Sports Centre and the Milton Leisure Centre. From Slime Making workshops to Family Zumba, there are all different kinds of crafts and sports activities to choose from. Guarantee you will find something the whole family will love! Check out the Town of Milton’s full schedule of free activities here: https://www.milton.ca/en/play/familyday.asp 4) Life Yoga Studio Family Yoga Session – Take some zen time for you and your family during this busy long weekend. Life Yoga studio is the only dedicated non heated yoga studio in Milton and they are hosting their famous Family Yoga session. Yoga is a great way to introduce exercise, stretching, stress and anxiety management to the whole family. Sign up today before spots fill up here: http://lifeyogastudio.com/pages/workshops-and-series 5) Enjoy a Show at the Milton Centre for the Arts – If you want to sit back, relax and watch a show with the kids, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is playing all weekend long during the Family Day weekend at the Milton Centre for the Arts. If you are able to make it on the Friday special matinee performance (February 16, 2018 at 10am), proceeds of the tickets goes to support the Milton District Hospital. And tickets are only $10, score! The Kormendy Trott Team wishes you a safe and happy Family Day! Now get out there and have some family fun!
February Home Maintenance List
February is a great time to knock off a few to-do list items for your home. Not sure where to start? Here are a few of our top suggestions for your February Home Maintenance: Inspect Your Attic During the cold winter months, your roof takes a beating, which makes it a great time of year to have your yearly inspection. With snow and ice accumulation, it’s totally possible that water may penetrate in some areas. Since it’s cold outside, little critters may also be looking for warmth and can find their way into your attic, creating damage and leaving droppings behind. We highly recommend popping up into the attic at least once per year, or twice per year if you can, just to make sure everything is in order. Clean Out Your Fridge February is also the perfect month to clean out your fridge and freezer since you can easily place your food outdoors as you thoroughly clean it. We also suggest pulling your refrigerator out from the wall and using a vacuum to clean up any dirt, debris, and pet hair that may have accumulated there over the past few months. Plan Your Landscaping If you’re planning any new landscaping ideas for this spring and summer, book a landscaper for an inspection, as they fill up quickly during warmer months! Contact Your Realtor if You Plan to Sell If you’re thinking of selling during the spring or summer, now is a good time to get in touch with a Realtor. They will give you a list of items to work on over the coming months, so you can prepare your home for a quick sale, instead of leaving all the work to last minute. Thanks for reading along, and happy planning this February! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and LIKE us on Facebook or contact us today for questions about your home!