So I was sitting here thinking “I really need to write up a blog entry…what should I write about?”. A renovation idea? Naw. Politics? No, I’ve already stirred up enough there. Some upcoming event in the area? Maybe, but I want to write up something people will find interesting. Then I came across an article, and it hit me. The Most Expensive House Ever Sold. I read about it, I looked at the pictures, and you know what I found? When you have a ludicrous amount of money, you can build just about anything you ever dreamed of! Take a look:
Posts Tagged ‘For Sale’
What do you buy when you have too much money?
Posted: June 29, 2016 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: business, estate, expensive, For Sale, highest price, home, mansion, Matt Johnston, most expensive, most expensive house in the world, most valuable, re/max, Real Estate, sold
8 Things to do to Prepare your Home for Sale
Posted: March 16, 2016 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: 2016, business, For Sale, homes, market, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, preparation, re/max, Real Estate, sell, staging, value
Of course you’re going to call me when it’s time to sell your home, right? And when I get there, I’ll be going over these things anyways. However, it never hurts to be prepared and it’s not hard to get a jump on things. When we sell your home, we’re looking to maximize the value, and minimize the time spent on the market. Knowing this, it only makes sense to follow these steps. Let’s get started! (more…)
Fences make Great Neighbours
Posted: June 13, 2014 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: backyard, business, community, Curb appeal, fences, For Sale, home, homes, Lake Erie, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, Port Dover, privacy, Property, re/max, Real Estate, Simcoe, Waterford
We’ve all heard that statement, right? And lets face it, there’s a lot of truth to it. Fences offer privacy, let you keep a dog in the yard without worries, sometimes even adds a level of security to your property. If you don’t already have a fence around your backyard though, what do you need before you put one up? (more…)
Should you fix your roof?
Posted: November 9, 2013 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: business, contractors, DIY, For Sale, home, house, leak, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, re/max, Real Estate, repair, roof, shingles, Simcoe

photo courtesy of seemsartless.com
Well, if it leaks, of course! But how long should you let it go before it does start leaking before you swap over those shingles for new ones? And what exactly are your options? Is it something you can do yourself? Should you? (more…)
When money matters most…
Posted: October 2, 2013 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: banking, business, community, For Sale, home, home improvement, investment, Matt Johnston, money, mortgages, Norfolk County, re/max, Real Estate
Ok, I really need to make a part 2 of my last post. This is it. So last time I spoke about the mortgage broker that I use pretty frequently, but I can’t talk about mortgages without talking about someone else too. Enter, Sheryl Williams!
Any good team consists of more than one way to get a job done, and done right. I’ve assisted several clients in the past that have a variety of opinions on different lenders…some are more biased than others, and some opinions are more validated than others too! Some people prefer to work with a bank to get their mortgage, some rather the mortgage broker. (more…)
Who doesn’t love a contest??
Posted: August 4, 2013 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: business, community, Contests, Down payment, For Sale, home, Matt Johnston, money, Norfolk County, Port Dover, Property, re/max, Real Estate, Simcoe, Waterford
No one, that’s who! Well, ok, maybe not no one, but if there’s a good prize at the end of it, and no real commitment to enter, of course people love it. Guess what I have for you! An incredible contest with an even more incredible prize!! Ok, so what’s the biggest out of pocket expense when buying a home? This one’s easy…it’s your down payment. 5% of your total borrowing costs. That’s a huge chunk! Read on, my friends…read on… (more…)
Best Yard Sale of the Year!
Posted: May 23, 2013 in Norfolk County Rocks!Tags: Breast Cancer, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, community, Cure, For Sale, Health, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, re/max, shopping, Yard Sale
It really is! And for more than one reason… (more…)
Picture perfect (sometimes…)
Posted: April 3, 2013 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: business, community, For Sale, homes, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, photography, pictures, Port Dover, Property, re/max, Real Estate, REALTOR, Simcoe, Waterford
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A picture is a piece of art. And I’m here to say that pictures can make or break your listing. Let’s talk about this for a bit, because it’s a bit of a personal pet peeve. (more…)
What is “Curb Appeal” ?
Posted: February 24, 2013 in Let's buy a Home... (or sell one...)Tags: business, community, Curb appeal, For Sale, home, Lake Erie, Matt Johnston, Norfolk County, Port Dover, Property, re/max, Real Estate, Simcoe, Waterford
Silly question, right? Well, maybe not. Odds are, if you’re thinking of selling your house then you’ve lived in it for a while now. Driving up to it every day, seeing it all the time, it’s natural to look at it under a different light than potential buyers.
Curb appeal is the physical attractiveness of your home from the outside…specifically the curb. (I know, but sometimes it’s necessary to state the obvious to make a point). Most buyers are doing their preliminary house hunting online, and a lot of them will do a “drive by” of a potential home before they call up their agent to have a look inside. Does your home stack up? If someone drove past your house, from the street does it look enticing enough to make people want to look further? That’s our goal here.