Real estate experts the Scott Brothers answer your burning real estate questions, including how sellers can stand out in a buyer's market.

Scott Brothers Q&A: How to stand out in a buyer's market

In this limited series, our investors and Canadian real estate industry experts — the Scott Brothers — answer Canada’s most burning real estate questions, which can help you buy, move, and sell with confidence.

The Scott Brothers Q&A: Selling your home in a buyer’s market? Here’s how to stand out.

We’ve found the scariest, most haunted, most boo-tiful homes (that you’d *actually* want to live in) across British Columbia and Ontario.

The spookiest, most haunted homes in Ontario and BC

We’ve found the scariest, most boo-tiful homes (that you’d *actually* want to live in) across British Columbia and Ontario.

Boo-tiful real estate: The spookiest homes in Ontario and BC

The BoC announced another interest rate increase on October 26th. Here's what it means for real estate, with insights from the experts.

October 26th interest rate news: What it means for you

The BoC announced another interest rate increase on October 26th. Will this have implications for the real estate market in one of its busiest seasons of the year? Absolutely. Is it all bad news? Not exactly.

On October 26th, the BOC announced *another* rate hike. Here’s what it means for real estate (and you).

Real estate experts the Scott Brothers answer your burning real estate questions, including whether you should buy, sell, or stay put.

Scott Brothers Q&A: Should I buy, sell, or stay put?

The Scott Brothers Q&A: Buy, sell, or stay? Here’s what to consider before making a move in Canada’s real estate market

You’ve been asking us for a Properly Home Search app for a while … so we’re excited to share that it’s finally here!

Properly announces launch of new mobile app

You’ve been asking us for a Properly app for a while … and we’re excited to share that it’s finally here: Properly Home Search app is now available on the Apple App Store and the Play Store!

Good news, mobile users: Finding your next home just got a whole lot easier!

What's a down payment? What can I afford? Asked yourself these questions? You're not alone. Learn the answers in our handy down payment FAQ.

Down payment breakdown: The what, why, and how

What's a down payment? Is it the same as a deposit? What's mortgage insurance? What can I afford? If you've asked yourself these questions, you're not alone. To help demystify down payments and prepare you for the home buying process, we've broken it all down in this handy FAQ.

“How much down payment do you need for a house?” — and other big home buying questions

GTA home buyers and sellers are experiencing price predictability for the first time this year, as the divide between list price and sale price shrinks.

‘Listing price’ means something again: Is it the end of Toronto’s “sold over asking” era?

‘List price’ means something again: Is it the end of Toronto’s “sold over asking” era?

Timing is crucial when buying a new home and selling the old one. Imagine that you've found your dream home, but your current home hasn't so

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In this Scott Brothers Canadian real estate Q+A, they break down how even the smallest of home upgrades can add big value to a home in the long run.

Scott Brothers Q+A: What increases home value the most?

In this limited series, our investors and Canadian real estate industry experts, the Scott Brothers, answer Canada’s most burning real estate questions in order to help you buy, move, and sell with more confidence and less stress.

The Scott Brothers Q&A: What increases the value of a house the most?

Hosting an open house can be stressful. Here are 9 simple but effective tips for hosting an open house.

9 effective tips for hosting an open house as a seller

Selling your home often means opening up your space and inviting potential buyers inside. To help you prepare to impress them, and win bids on your home, here are 9 handy tips for hosting an open house.

Writing a letter to a seller may not guarantee that your bid is accepted, but it can certainly help. 100% of agents agree.

Should you write a personal ‘love letter’ to a seller? Real estate agents weigh in

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Check out our go-to real estate listing dictionary, to help you navigate listings when you're on the exciting journey of buying a home.

How to read a real estate listing: a dictionary

While a listing description can contain a wealth of information, sometimes the important facts can get lost in the endless acronyms. That's why we've created this go-to real estate listing dictionary - to help you speak their unique language when you're on the exciting hunt for a home.

How to read a real estate listing: a quick dictionary of terms

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8 effective tips to make your real estate listing stand out

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Properly’s experts weigh in on post-rate hike trends, and how to navigate the current market with confidence.

The BoC raised interest rates (again). Now what?

Physical assets like homes remain a good long-term investment. But what about right now? Here, Properly’s mortgage and pricing experts weigh in on how to think about navigating the post-rate hike market, and make your next real estate decision strategically, and confidently.

Toronto has many great neighbourhoods to choose from, so you can be sure you’ll likely find the right fit for you and your family

Top 12 family-friendly neighbourhoods in Toronto

With their access to solid schools, recreational facilities, cultural activities, and the great Ontario outdoors, these are the top Toronto neighbourhoods to think about raising a family in.

Visiting an open house is the perfect opportunity to ask these key questions, and get the information you need to make an informed decision.

13 important questions to ask at an open house

Visiting open houses is one of the most essential (and fun!) parts of your home search — and it's the perfect opportunity to ask deeper (and super important) questions that can help you make an informed buying decision.

Buy first, sell first, or do both at the same time? Keep these things in mind when managing the move to your next dream home.

How to buy and sell a house at the same time

A question for the ages: Is it better to buy first, sell first, or do both at the same time? Here are the things you need to consider when making this big  decision and – spoiler alert – there’s a way to do both at the same time, but with minimal stress.

How to buy and sell a house at the same time (and with less stress)

For both new and seasoned homebuyers, the term Mortgage can be a lot to unpack. But fear not, here are 9 FAQs about mortgages answered!

Mortgages in Canada: 9 FAQs answered by an expert

“Mortgages.” For both new and seasoned homebuyers, the term can be a lot to unpack. But fear not: with the right experts in front of you, mortgages can be easier to understand than you think.

Selling your home, and wondering how to make it stand out in the listings? Check out these 8 simple home staging tips for sellers.

8 home staging tips that’ll make your home a stand-out

Selling your home, and wondering how to make it stand out amongst all the other listings? Check out our latest list of 8 simple home staging tips that any home seller can use to increase the chances of grabbing a buyer's attention.

In this limited series, the Scott Brothers answer Canada’s biggest real estate questions, including the best questions to ask an agent.

Scott Brothers: Best questions to ask a real estate agent

In this limited series, our investors and Canadian real estate industry experts— the Scott Brothers, answer Canada’s most burning real estate questions, which can help you buy, move, and sell with more confidence, and less stress.

The Scott Brothers Q&A - The first date: Questions to ask a real estate agent before buying a home

In this limited series, the Scott Brothers answer Canada’s biggest real estate questions, including how to decide where to buy a house.

Scott Brothers: How to decide where to buy a house

In this limited series, our investors and Canadian real estate industry experts—the Scott Brothers, answer Canada’s most burning real estate questions, which can help you buy, move, and sell with more confidence and less stress.

The Scott Brothers Q&A: How to decide WHERE to buy a house in Canada

Properly becomes best funded and fastest growing real estate startup in Canada.

Properly announces $36M in financing

As the leader in providing tech-enabled real estate solutions for Canadians, Properly becomes the best funded and fastest growing real estate startup in Canada.

Properly raises $36M CAD in financing to accelerate transformation of Canadian real estate

Save yourself a lot of time and money by keeping an eye out for these key issues, and asking yourself some important questions when you're being shown a home.

9 things to look for during an open house or home tour

Are you hitting the open house circuit, and perusing new properties to potentially call home? A tip: save yourself a lot of time and money by keeping an eye out for these key issues, and asking yourself some important questions when you're being shown a home.

In this limited series, the Scott Brothers answer Canada’s most burning real estate questions, starting with what to look for in an agent.

Scott Brothers: What to look for in a real estate agent

The Scott Brothers Q&A: What to look for in a real estate agent when buying a home in Canada

When Lauren and Shiv found a new home they loved, they trusted Properly to help them buy it and move in — before they even listed their old place.

How this Toronto couple found their 'house in the sky' with Properly

“It feels like a house in the sky:” How this Mississauga couple found their perfect place with Properly

Read Lori and Mike's story and learn how easy the Toronto real estate process can be if you work with an innovative team.

This Toronto family bought and sold - without stress

When Lori and Mike decided to move, they wanted to avoid all the usual headaches that come with buying and selling at the same time. And they did - but how? We sat down with them to learn about how Properly made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

Can you buy and sell a home at the same time—but without the stress? This Scarborough family says, “Absolutely!”

Here’s a closer look at what you can expect to pay in Toronto real estate fees.

A breakdown of Toronto real estate fees

Looking to buy a new home in Toronto, but need to sell your old place first? Knowing the costs in advance will make the process smoother, and surprise-free. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect to pay in Toronto real estate fees.

Bookmark this checklist to remember all the costs and expenses involved in buying and owning a home.

Know these 5 hidden costs before buying a home

Use this checklist to guide you through the steps involved in buying a home, the associated expenses, and the people who can help make this monumental transaction as stress-free as possible.

5 costs to know about before buying a home: An expense checklist

The Bank of Canada announced its fourth interest rate increase - but what does this mean for real estate? Here, the experts break it down.

What the July 13th rate increase means for real estate (and you)

The rate hike is all a part of the BoC’s goal of lowering inflation—but how exactly should you be thinking about it? We asked an expert to help us understand this recent increase, and how to strategically approach buying, investing, or selling right now.

July 13th: the BoC announced its 4th interest rate hike. Here’s what it means for real estate (and you)

Check out our list of Toronto’s most walkable neighbourhoods to guide your discovery of the 6ix’s best food, outdoor spaces, and events.

The 13 most walkable neighbourhoods in Toronto

The best way to discover Toronto? By foot. Check out our list of Toronto’s most walkable neighbourhoods to inspire your explorations of the 6ix’s tastiest foods, most generous outdoor spaces, and most buzz-worthy events.

Knowing the latest real estate news can help you make an educated decision before moving within the current real estate market.

Real estate roundup: 5 big summer news stories

Staying on top of the latest news can help you make an educated decision before moving within the current real estate market. That’s why we’re recapping five key news stories you should know about as we move into the summer season.

Real estate roundup: 5 big news stories trending this summer

Read Ronan and Lee-Anne's story and learn how easy the Toronto real estate process can be if you work with an innovative team.

Buying in the Beaches was a breeze for this family

Ronan and Lee-Anne found a dream home for their growing family, and didn't have to compromise (even in a competitive market like Toronto!). How'd they do it? We sat down with them to learn how easy the buying and selling process can be—if you work with the most innovative team in real estate.

For this growing Toronto family, buying their Beaches home was a breeze (no, we’re serious)

Read our guide to the negotiation process, and the key pieces you need to successfully navigate a real estate deal this year, and beyond.

The Counter Offer: How to negotiate a real estate deal

For first-time home buyers and sellers, it’s important that you’re equipped with all of the knowledge and tools you need to make the experience as smooth and surprise-free as possible. Enter: our guide to negotiating!

The secret to minimizing the stress and maximizing the excitement? Start with these 9 key factors to consider during the home buying process.

9 important factors to consider when buying a home

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When you're buying a home, who should be involved? Let's introduce you to the 10 people and parties most commonly involved in the process.

Buying a home? Here are 10 key people you'll need

When you're buying a home, who else should be involved? Let's introduce you to the 10 people and parties most commonly involved in the process.

Buying a home? Here are the 10 key people you'll need to consult

With an increased focus on both affordability and sustainability worldwide, eco-friendly hacks are now top of mind for Canadian homeowners.

10 eco-friendly design tips to green-ify your space

Eco-friendly home improvements increase your property value, lower your energy costs, and most importantly, they do some serious good for the environment. Not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered: read our handy list of 10 eco-friendly home design tips to help you get started.

Save the planet (and some dollars): 10 easy eco-friendly home design tips

The Bank of Canada announced its third interest rate increase - but what does this mean for you? We asked the experts to break it down.

What the June 1st interest rate increase means for you

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced its third interest rate increase on June 1st. But what does this mean for you? We asked the experts to break down the potential impact of this news on buyers and sellers alike.

On June 1st, the BOC announced another interest rate hike. Here’s what it means for you

Rate hikes. Cooling markets. AI in real estate. In this news roundup, we’re recapping the biggest news in buying and selling this spring.

Real estate roundup: 5 big news stories this spring

Want to catch up on what’s happening in the Canadian real estate market? Here we recap the major topics trending in recent news feeds, including rate hikes, cooling markets, AI-powered real estate tech, and more.

Real estate roundup: 5 big news stories trending this spring

Whether you’re upgrading your home for sale, or to stay, we’ve got you: consider this your go-to guide on how to stage your home this spring.

Inside & Out: Home upgrading tips from the experts

Whether you’re upgrading your home for sale, or simply to enjoy a renewed space, we’ve got you: our staging and design experts have some inexpensive tips on how to spruce up your home—inside and out. Consider this your go-to guide on how to stage your place to sell (or stay) this spring.

Inside & Out: How to upgrade your home for sale (or for yourself) this spring

Curious about the real estate market in Vancouver? Properly's Instant Estimate reveals recent trends in home values across the region.

Report: Vancouver home values change amid pandemic

With Properly’s Instant Estimate tool launching today in Vancouver (Canada’s most accurate free home value calculator), we used its AI-powered technology to take stock of the Vancouver and the Fraser Valley regions to see how home values have changed during the pandemic.

How has the pandemic impacted home values in Vancouver? A new report highlights which neighbourhoods have changed the most

These staging tips can help your home stand out among the rest of the listings, encourage more offers, and earn you a higher selling price.

Is home staging worth it? Yes. Here’s why (and how)

When you’re looking to sell, these 5 staging tips can help your home stand out among the rest of the listings, encourage more offers, and help you earn a higher selling price.

Is home staging worth the cost? Yes. Here’s how to do it.

Post-interest rate hike, what's the Canadian real estate market doing? Here's what one pricing expert is noticing in Toronto and Vancouver.

Real estate right now: Toronto and Vancouver

Curious what the housing market is doing post-interest rate hike? We sat down with Properly Pricing Manager Arieh Dales to gain insight into some notable trends in Vancouver and Toronto, and what we can be optimistic about in this current real estate environment.

Real estate right now: What one expert is noticing in Toronto and Vancouver

Knowing what and how to prepare for a home purchase will make securing the right financing and approvals much easier.

Preparing to buy a home? Remember these 7 crucial steps

Let’s walk you through how to avoid some common mistakes before making a move. Knowing these in advance will better your chances of getting approved for a mortgage, and securing the right financing for a potential home.

Preparing to buy a home? Don't forget these 7 crucial steps

The 2022 Federal Budget outlines 5 major steps towards making home ownership more affordable for all Canadians.

2022 Budget: Making housing more affordable in Canada

The 2022 Federal Budget outlines significant actions the Canadian government is planning to take to make home ownership more affordable for Canadians, including incentivizing first-time buyers, accelerating construction, and placing limits around house flipping and blind bidding. What does this mean for you? Let's take a closer look.

Federal Budget highlights: 5 steps towards making Canada's housing market more affordable

In light of the Bank of Canada's 2022 interest rate hikes, we're asking ourselves: is making a real estate move financially viable right now?

“Should I still move?” What the BoC’s interest rate hikes really means for buyers

In light of the Bank of Canada's 2022 interest rate hikes, we're asking ourselves: is making a real estate move financially viable right now? When's the best time for Canadians to buy or sell a home? We tapped our team of Properly housing experts to answer these questions, and more. In a nutshell: the upward movement of interest rates shouldn’t prevent you from adjusting your strategy and entering the real estate market as you intended to this year.

“Should I still move?” What the BoC’s interest rate hikes really mean for Canadian homebuyers

If you're reading this, you've probably heard the news that the Bank of Canada hiked up its benchmark interest rate from 0.5% to 1%.

Fixed vs. variable mortgages in Canada: Which is better for today’s homebuyer?

The Bank of Canada (BoC)'s recent interest rate hike from 0.5% to 1% is prompting many Canadians to compare fixed vs. variable mortgages as they look to buy a new home in 2022. Here is how our internal real estate and financial experts have been thinking about it at Properly.

Over the past 10 years, the number of EV-enabled homes sold in Toronto and Vancouver has skyrocketed. And so have their prices.

REPORT: Electric vehicle chargers drive up home prices

Here’s how much electric vehicle chargers drive up home prices in Toronto and Vancouver

Find out which Toronto neighbourhoods (and which home types) experienced the most appreciation over the past two years.

Toronto home values increased 21% during the pandemic

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Buying and selling a home in Greater Vancouver just got a lot easier — because now you can buy *before* you sell with Properly.

Properly is officially live in Vancouver!

Buying and selling a home in Greater Vancouver just got *a lot* easier — because now you can do it with Properly.

Vancouver, meet your new neighbour...us!

They found their dream neighbourhood. But their dream home? That was more of a challenge. Thankfully, Properly was there to help.

For this family, the perfect home was just down the street

They found their dream neighbourhood. But their dream home? That was more of a challenge. Thankfully, their Properly real estate agent — Rahim Jaffer — was there to help.

For this East end family, the perfect home was just down the street

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Getting approved for a good mortgage rate can help you take the final steps towards getting your dream home. To qualify for the best mortgage rates possible, you want to make sure you have a good credit score. Read more to learn how.

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Celebrity brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott are partnering with Properly as ambassadors and investors. Two of the industry’s most trusted real estate experts.

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Celebrity Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott join Properly as ambassadors and investors. Two of the industry’s most trusted real estate experts are partnering with us at Properly to help Canadians buy, move and then sell. Jonathan and Drew Scott’s latest initiative isn’t a home reno or another show on HGTV ...

Should I rent or buy? Is it better for me to rent or buy? Find out the answer to these questions and more as you look at the pros and cons of each option.

Rent or Buy? Which Should You Pick?

Explore all the steps to buying a house in Ontario to ensure you are paying the right price. Understand what you need to have to buy your dream home.

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