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Find answers to all your burning real estate questions right here. Post them on our wall; all questions will be answered! Bill & Lia McNally are a highly productive and energetic real estate team committed to providing every client with personalized service and results that exceed expectations. Referrals from satisfied clients make up the bulk of their business and speak to how they deliver on tha

t commitment. Although they each bring individual strengths to the team, they are passionate about shared core values. Your best interests are always placed above all else and they work hard to maintain your trust with honesty and complete disclosure. The McNally team knows that little details are just as important as big ones. Things like proper etiquette, careful listening, quick phone response, availability, punctuality, and thoughtful preparation make all the difference! The McNally team consistently wins sales performance awards, many at their previous brokerage (Johnson Associates), reflecting their ranking year after year as elite performers. They intend to continue this tradition at iPro Realty, so when you hire the McNally Team, you can be confident that you’ve “Made the Right Move.”

06/11/2026

Most Sellers ask me some version of this:

“Do I really have to tell buyers about that?”
And the honest answer is: maybe.

In Ontario, you don’t need to hand over your entire home’s life story like it’s applying for therapy. But if there’s a material fact that could affect a buyer’s decision, price, or conditions, that’s a different conversation.

Examples might include things like serious water issues, structural concerns, major defects, unsafe conditions, or facts that could make the property difficult to finance, insure, or use the way a buyer expects.

This is where Sellers get themselves into trouble. They think staying quiet protects them.

It doesn’t.

In a slower, more competitive market with more homes for Buyers to choose from, the smartest move isn’t hiding problems. It’s knowing what needs to be disclosed, how to handle it properly, and how to keep the deal from blowing up later.

A clean sale is better than a messy lawsuit. Shocking concept, I know.

Thinking of selling and not sure what needs to be disclosed? Call us before you guess your way into a legal headache.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
905-299-0648
www.willsell.ca
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

06/10/2026

I saw a stat this morning that really jumped out at me.

More than 1 in 3 Ontario homes that were bought in 2022 and resold in 2025 sold at a loss.

That’s a tough number.

And honestly, it tells the story of the market pretty well.

A lot of people bought when things were moving fast. Prices were climbing, rates were low, and buyers felt like they had to jump in or they’d never get another chance.

Now we’re in a very different market.

Higher payments.
More listings.
Less urgency from buyers.
More pressure at renewal.
And sellers having to be a lot more realistic.

This doesn’t mean real estate is a bad investment. Not even close.

But it does mean you need a plan.

If you’re selling, pricing matters. The market is not going to magically save an overpriced listing.

If you’re buying, there may be opportunities right now that didn’t exist a couple of years ago.

The market changed.

Your strategy should too.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Acton, Halton Hills, Georgetown, Rockwood, or the surrounding area, let’s talk through the numbers before you make a move.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
905-299-0648
www.willsell.ca
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

06/04/2026

Remember when Realtors used to say:

“Your home sold in 90 days… or I’ll buy it myself.”
Sounds bold, right?

Here’s the part they didn’t exactly scream from the rooftop.

Most of those programs came with conditions. The home had to qualify. The price had to make sense. There may have been scheduled price drops. And the “guaranteed” buyout number was usually not the dream number the seller had floating around in their head.

So why don’t you see it as much anymore?

Because today’s sellers are smarter, advertising rules are tighter, and carrying a bunch of overpriced homes is a fantastic way for a Realtor to become a cautionary tale.

But maybe the idea behind it still matters.

Not the gimmick.

The confidence.

A strong listing strategy should give sellers clarity from day one:

What is the home really worth?
What price gets attention?
What happens if we don’t get showings?
What happens if we get showings but no offers?
When do we adjust?

And most importantly, are we actually trying to sell, or are we just testing the market and hoping a unicorn with financing shows up?

The market doesn’t need more gimmicks.
It needs better conversations.

Because a home that sits too long usually doesn’t have a marketing problem.
It has a truth problem.

And the sooner we deal with that truth, the sooner we can get people moving again.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
www.willsell.ca
905-299-0648
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

06/03/2026

If buying a home with a pool has been sitting in the back of your mind, this is your friendly shove.

There is still time this year to find the right home, get it under contract, close, and enjoy a solid month or two of prime pool season.

And let’s be honest, a backyard pool hits a lot differently when you’re not just staring at listings in February pretending you’re “doing research.”
The best pool homes don’t usually wait around forever. If you want one, now is the time to get serious.

Looking for a home with a pool in Acton, Halton Hills, Georgetown, Rockwood, Erin or surrounding areas?
Send us a message today and let’s start finding the backyard you actually want to come home to.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
www.willsell.ca | [email protected]
905-299-0648
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

06/02/2026

There are starter homes, and then there are starter homes that actually check the boxes.

222 Churchill Rd N in Acton offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a finished basement, a fenced backyard, and no rear neighbours.

It’s updated, move-in ready, and gives you the kind of privacy buyers are always asking for, especially in this price range.

The kitchen has been refreshed, the main floor feels bright and practical, and the finished basement gives you extra space for kids, work, guests, or just somewhere to escape when the house gets loud.

If you’ve been trying to get into the Acton market, this is one worth seeing in person.

📍222 Churchill Rd N, Acton
💰$829,900
📲 Call Bill McNally: 905-299-0648
🌐 www.willsell.ca | The Right Move
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

Book your private showing today. Homes like this are easy to miss online and much better in person.

05/31/2026

Just listed in Acton: 40 Danville Ave

You know what buyers love hearing?

“Freehold.”

You know what they love hearing even more?
“No condo fees.”

40 Danville Ave brings the practical stuff buyers are actually looking for: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a finished basement, carpet-free living, parking for 2, and a fenced backyard with a deck and pergola for those rare Ontario days when the weather behaves itself.

It’s an end-unit linked home in a walkable Acton location, close to Fairy Lake, parks, schools, and the library.

Basically, it checks a lot of boxes without making your monthly budget cry in the corner.

Listed at $699,900.

Want to see it before someone else starts picturing their patio furniture out back?

Call Bill & Lia McNally for a private showing
905-299-0648 | [email protected]
willsell.ca
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty
The Brokerage on the Corner
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05/29/2026

You ever get one of those “handwritten” letters offering to buy your house for cash, unseen, as-is?

Crazy, right?

It feels personal.
It feels simple.
It feels like someone just really wants your house.

But here’s the part homeowners need to understand:

That letter may not be from some sweet individual buyer driving around your neighbourhood with a dream and a pen. It may be part of a calculated marketing campaign from a company looking to buy before you test the open market.

And there’s the catch.

Cash offers can be convenient. No repairs. No showings. No staging. No stress. Sounds pretty nice, especially if life is already throwing furniture at you.

But convenience has a price.

Before you even consider selling quietly, get a real opinion on what your home is worth. Because the number that feels easy today might be the number you regret later.

Don’t guess.
Don’t get rushed.
Don’t let a “handwritten” letter make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life for you.

Before you sell as-is, know what it’s worth.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
willsell.ca | [email protected]
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

05/26/2026

The Acton Quarry is one of those local landmarks everyone knows… but not everyone really understands.

It’s more than just a big hole in the ground on the edge of town.

It has history.
It has controversy.
It has environmental planning.
It has future green space potential.

And whether people realize it or not, it has played a role in shaping Acton and Halton Hills for generations.

I wrote a new blog taking a closer look at the Acton Quarry, from its history and current operations to land transfers, sustainability, expansion concerns, and what it could mean for the future of our community.

Because knowing Acton isn’t just knowing the street names.

It’s knowing the stories behind the places people drive past every day.

And when you’re buying or selling in a town like this, local knowledge matters. A lot.

Read the full blog at willsell.ca

Or send us a message if you’re thinking about making a move in Acton or Halton Hills.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

05/25/2026

Most sellers don’t realize this until we say it out loud:

Realtors usually work for free until the deal closes.

The photos, the marketing, the pricing strategy, the showings, the calls, the emails, the negotiations, the problem-solving, the “what now?” moments, all of it happens before we ever get paid.

And honestly?

We’re okay with that.

Because we bet on ourselves every time.

We don’t ask you to pay us for trying. We earn our commission by getting the job done.

No sale? No commission.

Simple.

That’s why hiring the right Realtor matters. Not because we all have access to the same MLS system, because congratulations, the internet exists. It’s because strategy matters. Exposure matters. Negotiation matters. Experience matters. And when things get sideways, which real estate loves doing for sport, you want someone who knows how to keep the deal moving.

So yes, we work for free until you get paid.

We’re just saying the quiet part out loud.

Thinking of selling your home in Acton, Halton Hills, or the surrounding area?

Let’s talk before you make a move.
Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
willsell.ca | 905-299-0648
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty

05/24/2026

If you know me, you know the odd off-side comment might slip out during a showing.

Just not on the porch.

Realtors and buyers:
That Ring doorbell isn’t decor.
It’s a snitch.

The showing starts in the driveway and ends when you’re back in the car.

So if your review of the house includes
“overpriced,”
“what’s that smell,” or
“the seller’s insane”…

maybe don’t say it into the wall-mounted microphone.

Tour the house.
Keep your mouth shut.
Talk in the car.

Because the showing may be over…
but the recording isn’t.

Bill & Lia McNally
The Right Move
willsell.ca | [email protected]
Coldwell Banker Escarpment Realty
The Brokerage on the Corner

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