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Get Into The Market: By Thinking Outside The Box

July 12, 2022

The term ‘crazy’ has been used over and over again in the real estate industry, but it’s really not as crazy as one might think. Sure, price appreciation is up (even as interest rates have increased) and buyers are being priced out of their ideal market. But there are still many options to consider to […]

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Ways to Add Value to your Home in 2022

July 11, 2022

Our homes took on a whole new meaning during the pandemic, in which renovations increase home values differently as a result. In today’s world, the home is the perfect place to recharge and relax one minute, work without commuting to work the next, and vacation without having to leave when necessary. Kitchens and bathrooms are […]

2022 Design Trends

June 8, 2022

ALL ABOUT PATTERNS Bold wallpaper, textiles & art. Large and small-scale patterns are being showcased in homes on everything from walls, to flooring, backsplashes and window treatments. If committing to a pattern on your walls is a bit scary, play around with patterns on ‘easy to change’ elements such as accent pillows, area rugs, and […]

3 Key Risks To Avoid When Buying A Home

June 7, 2022

If you are planning on buying your home, it’s easy to make costly mistakes. Here is a list of three key mistakes to avoid during your buying process. Job Change It is important to notify your lender as soon as possible if you plan to change jobs during the mortgage application process. Once your loan […]

Our Top 5 Spring Cleaning Tips

May 19, 2022

With Spring in the air, a top-to-bottom cleaning is a MUST when staging your home. This long standing tradition (or chore) has many benefits in the success of your listing. When it comes to negotiating a house’s price, the way it looks can make or break the deal. The better it looks, the more valuable […]

Sell First. Buy Smart.

May 1, 2022

Things change from week-to-week in the real estate market. Selling your home for today’s market value, when a more balanced market is forseeable may mean a slightly less competitive experience on the purchasing side. When selling first, you have more control over the term of your contract; including closing dates. By having a longer closing, […]

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Top 5 Hamilton restaurants you have to try (take-out friendly edition)

January 13, 2022

Not only has Hamilton seen an exponential rise in real estate, but Steel City has also increased its credibility on the food scene with delicious restaurant options across The Hammer. Like all businesses, these restaurants have had to shift their operations and adjust to life during the pandemic. To support them, we ordered in from some […]

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Leveraging The Equity In Your Home

November 16, 2021

Everyone can use a boost to their bank accounts. If you disagree with this statement, you are probably in the top .1% and there is no need to read any further. For the other 99.9%, how many can say they have a clear plan to retire comfortably, while also funding important milestones along the way? […]

What the heck is a Tank Pool?!

May 27, 2021

As vacations to Porta Backyarda seem to be the most popular (only ??) option for travel in our near future, installing a pool may sound pretty appealing to most. But with the average cost of one around $60,000 (not including landscaping), not to mention how long they’re on back-order for, a less expensive and more […]

5 Easy Kitchen Updates To Help Add Value To Your Home

May 20, 2021

The kitchen is one of the hardest-working and most used rooms in a house. If yours is looking a little tired, here are 5 easy and inexpensive ways to freshen it up and add value to your home. 1. A Fresh Coat of Paint If the cabinets are in good shape, why not give them […]

Readers’ Choice Awards

June 25, 2020

We won #1 Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award and we couldn’t be happier! “The MINK Group is making some noise in the real estate community of Burlington. The boutique-sized team of four young, dynamic and driven real estate agents has been voted Top Team for the Burlington Post’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Team member Audrey Bailey, […]

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COVID-19; MINK GROUP ACTIONS

March 15, 2020

The safety of our clients and the public is of utmost importance to us and we want to ensure we provide an environment that is safe for everyone. For our sellers and anyone considering selling: We understand that having people in your home whether with their own agent, or through one of our open houses, […]

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