The Mink Blog
The House Blend Method
What is the House Blend Method? BLENDING YOUR NEEDS WITH OUR EXPERIENCE. We tailor our services to suit your specific needs. Just as everyone enjoys a coffee in their own unique way, we believe in providing customized solutions to our clients. This is why we created our House Blend method. Blending your real estate and […]
Closing Day Costs to Consider
When buying or selling real estate, there are always some costs to take into consideration when closing on a home. Buying •Real estate lawyer •Land transfer tax (calculated based on the purchase price of your home) •Utility hook ups for services in the home •Home Inspection •Financing (if you are breaking an existing mortgage, there […]
Homeownership Tip: Get Pre-Approved, Secure Your Dreams!
Why settle for uncertainty when you can pave your path to homeownership? Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a crucial step that sets you up for success. Here’s why it’s essential: 1️⃣ Confidence Booster: Pre-approval instills confidence in sellers, showing them you’re a serious buyer ready to make a move. 2️⃣ Budget Awareness: It helps […]
Know Your Role As A Landlord
You made it. You are a real estate investor; a Landlord. Now What? A conversation with: Audrey Bailey @audreybailey.realtor With the recent real estate market changes and price drops, there are many new investors in the market. You may be a first-time investor who has finally been able to scoop a cash-flow positive property, or […]
Marry the House Price & Date the Rate – Interest Rates are Stabilizing
A look into the current real estate market and changing interest rates There has been a lot of change in the real estate market over the past couple of years. With raised interest rates, economic insecurity, and declining house prices, many potential buyers and sellers are feeling “stuck”. In addition, the media has portrayed a […]
7 Things Learned from 7 Years in Real Estate
Cheers to 7 years! We’ve learned, grown, and accomplished so much together. What we value as realtors… how we educate our clients… why we adopt new strategies… how we are set up for success. Here is a list of 7 things we’ve learned as a team over the past 7 years in real estate. 1. […]
Let’s Hang! Design Tips for Installing Light Fixtures, Curtains & Artwork
LIGHT FIXTURES Whether it is a foyer or great room chandelier, sconces in your bathroom, or pendants over your island, it is important to install them correctly so that the room feels balanced. Now, with these general guidelines, there are always exceptions depending on the style of the room, the type of fixture and the […]
The Selling Process
Our team has curated a new website just for you, our valued clients. minkexperience.ca This bonus website is for our clients to better understand the Selling and Buying process and how we provide the ultimate experience. Let’s first look in-depth at the selling process… The Selling Process Preparing to sell your home Establish […]
Love it or List it?
We all know this HGTV TV show and I always love the suspense of finding out if Hillary would succeed in renovating the house to suit the owner’s lifestyle or if David would convince them to buy a new home… It’s a little less exciting when that’s your own life and you have to make a decision. It can […]
2022 Holiday Photo Food Drive – Mink Group Client Appreciation Event
On behalf of The MINK Group team, we wanted to thank you for attending our Holiday Photo Food Drive. We hope you enjoyed the event, received good photos and learned a bit more about us! Together we raised over 700lbs of donations and $550 for the Burlington Food Bank, all THANKS TO YOU! You guys […]
Make Money In Today’s Market
Affordability is tough in today’s market. Why not convert your basement into a rental unit? It can be a brilliant investment opportunity. The extra income can help you pay off your mortgage faster, and help you build equity. It’s a stepping-stone to starting a property investment portfolio. You can use the equity in your home […]
The Trials & Tribulations Of Being A Landlord
I was told a long time ago that the best investment you can make is to buy dirt. Land is something they don’t make more of and there are few investments that offer a greater return than owning property. There are many different types of property ownership that make great investments. They can include but […]
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