Pascal Chouinard, Broker / EXP Realty Brokerage

10/22/2024

Have you always envisioned that perfect room filled with natural light, that space that grounds you and breaths serenity? This home has it! Welcome to 2024 Grovetree Lane 🏡
Contact me for all details!

09/26/2024

DECEMBER 15, 2024 : Put it in your calendar!
Ottawa announced boldest mortgage reforms in decades
to unlock homeownership for more Canadians
VERY IMPORTANT: the new rules will be effective starting December 15. If you are currently pre-approved for a mortgage or want to take advantage of these new parameters, you will have to re-qualify at that date or later.

Want clarification or help planning your home search? Reach out and get all the information you need.

Please Share with someone you know who needs that info!

The Canadian government recently announced the "boldest mortgage reforms in decades", but what does it mean for first-time home buyers?

09/02/2024

🚨 Price Drop of the Day 🚨
🏠 Pricing is critical in making the difference between being successful or becoming stale. 🕵 Pricing strategies are currently all over the place and requires deep market knowledge.
📉 Here are the latest price updates!
Contact me for your private showing and more insights!

https://portal.onehome.com/en-CA/share/1163838N37324

08/01/2024

Heading to Wasaga Beach this Saturday? 🏖 Come say Hello! 👋😀

Great opportunity to enter the market. With some updates make this great property your own haven and pride🏡.

Please "Like" and "Share" this post with friends and family looking to move to the area!

Virtual tour here: 👇
https://myre.io/09oGnjugmLec

07/25/2024

They Did It Again... and That's a Good Thing!
Everyone was looking for a relief on the interest rate front and it is becoming more tangible.

The following article from our market intelligence team at Zoocasa on the BoC's latest announcement is summarizing the justification, motivation and possible trend of future interest rate announcements.

Stay informed, reach out to shed some light on how it impacts your situation as a buyer or a seller and determine which approach is best for you.

Prices you currently see with listings are really "List Price" and you should just take them as that. Consumers and the media often refer to them as "Asking Price" however there are different strategies utilized to price a property depending on its condition, competition and seller's motivation.

This is a starting point for negotiation, it could go over as it could go below the posted price. A seasoned realtor will be able to guide you. Contact me to get clarity and answers to your questions;
text/call 705-817-6998 or email [email protected]

The Bank of Canada announced today it is lowering the overnight lending rate to 4.5%. Will this be enough to bring buyers back to the market?

07/13/2024

Is Market Seasonality Back?

Since the Spring of 2020, Seasonality in Real Estate Was Practically Inexistent

You certainly have noticed a lot more lawn signs in the past few months and they are staying there for quite a bit of time before seeing a "Sold" added to them.

This is a much more "prudent market"; buyers are very cautious and conscious of potential pitfalls and are asking for guidance more than ever.

Sellers' expectations are in some cases still unrealistically very high. Homes that are priced adequately are selling for more money and faster than either; over pricing them (and sitting on the market and going through multiple price improvements) or; drastically underpricing them in hope of a bidding war. Both of these strategies are currently failing.

Sometimes we may be in a situation where the market is more forgiving for starting off on the wrong foot, however this time a deficient course of action will add several days to your time on the market, causing frustration and potentially interfere with your next steps.

You will never regret reaching out to get the full picture and all the answers that you need. I am just a call away! Pascal @ 705-817-6998

Here are just a few reasons why Seller and Buyers are entrusting me with their projects: https://pascalchouinard.exprealty.com/testimonials.php

06/17/2024

⏰ Time to act if you are planning a home purchase. 🏠 Let's put a plan together and get you on the right path 🏁

06/05/2024

"The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%, in a widely expected move that marked its first cut in four years, and said more easing was likely if inflation continued to ease.
Economists immediately predicted the BoC would cut again in July." (source: Reuters)

Want to get a clear plan if you are selling / buying?
Contact me (call/text) 705-817-6998

05/31/2024

🏠 Newly Renovated Townhouse! 🥰 Join me tomorrow in Bradford 🚨 Saturday June 1st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm 🚨

https://portal.onehome.com/en-CA/share/1093852c93288

05/29/2024

Several major Canadian real estate markets have experienced price increases exceeding 4% from January, and when compared to last year, the price gains are even greater. With benchmark prices outpacing those of 2023 in many markets, is this year’s spring market an improvement from last year?
To find out where home prices are increasing the most, Zoocasa analyzed benchmark price data for 21 major markets across Canada and compared how prices have changed over the past year. Benchmark price data was sourced from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

I am always available to demystify what the current market represents for your own situation as a seller or buyer. Conversation is free and a real pleasure to connect.

(I am a Zoocasa Area Specialist, Zoocasa is owned by eXp Realty)

https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/where-home-prices-peaking-this-spring-2024/