What to Look for When You Walk Through a Home

Jul 10, 2026

What to Look for When You Walk Through a Home You found a listing you love online. The photos look great. The price feels right. Now it's time to actually walk through it in person. As a Broker working with buyers across London and St. Thomas, Ontario, I walk through homes with clients every week. Here's what I tell every one of them to pay attention to. ...

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The HST Rebate on New Homes in Ontario

Jun 23, 2026

The HST Rebate on New Homes in OntarioWhat It Is, Who Qualifies, and What You Need to Know in 2026 If you've been thinking about buying a brand-new home in Ontario, you've probably heard the words "HST rebate" thrown around a lot lately. And for good reason. As of April 2026, there's a major new program that could save you up to $130,000. Th ...

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This St.Thomas Home Has Everything Done For You — And It's...

Jun 10, 2026

This St. Thomas Home Has Everything Done For You — And It's Priced Under $475K By Milica Cvetkovic | The Realty Firm Inc., Brokerage If you've been searching for a home that's truly move-in ready — not "move-in ready with a few things to do" — 31 Fifth Avenue in St. Thomas is worth your attention. This beautifully renovated 1½ s ...

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Your London Home Didn't Sell Because It Was Overpriced — N...

Jun 10, 2026

Your London Home Didn't Sell Because It Was Overpriced — Not Because of the Market By Milica Cvetkovic | The Realty Firm Inc., Brokerage I'm going to say something that most REALTORS® won't. If your home sat on the market for 60, 90, maybe 120 days and didn't sell — the market probably isn't to blame. The price is. I know that's hard t ...

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Today's Home Buyers Are Acting Like Investors — And That's...

Jun 10, 2026

Today's Home Buyers Are Acting Like Investors — And That's a Good Thing By Milica Cvetkovic | The Realty Firm Inc., Brokerage Something has shifted in the way people buy homes. A few years ago, most buyers walked into a showing with a wish list: three bedrooms, a big backyard, good schools nearby. Today, they walk in having already researched the ...

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