Joshua McGuire REMAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage

Joshua McGuire REMAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Buy a Home or Sell a Home With Confidence. Take the next step toward the home you have always wante Learn how you can buy or sell with confidence.

5% of commissions will be donated to Grand River Hospital In KW, or KidsAbility in Guelph. We were so lucky to have such excellent medical professionals available when our daughter was born earlier this year, and we want to continue to support Grand River through this difficult time. KidsAbility does amazing work for families of children with special needs, and helps them live a fuller life. They'

ve helped thousands of children and we want to do everything we can help them continue this important work. If you are an experienced or first time home buyer/seller, looking to buy/sell a home in Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Collingwood and/or surrounding areas, then turn to Joshua McGuire, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage to help you chart the real estate waters of everything from the mortgage pre-approval process to signing on closing day. Call (519) 721-5374, or Email [email protected]
Joshua McGuire,
Sales Representative,
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage
https://mcguirerealtygroup.ca/

✨ Want to breathe new life into an old formal dining room? 🤩 Here are several modern dining room updates you’ll want to ...
09/18/2023

✨ Want to breathe new life into an old formal dining room?

🤩 Here are several modern dining room updates you’ll want to consider.

1. Paint Makes Everything Better
You can give the room a fresh look by giving it a coat or two of paint. Choose a color that suits your preferences and makes you feel cozy and comfortable.

2. Change The Lighting
Consider pendant lights or recessed lighting for an interesting upgrade.

3. Relocate Your Dining Room
If you don’t enjoy eating in your dining room, relocate it to a room you do. The room you eat in should be one you enjoy being in, so don’t limit yourself to a cramped corner of the kitchen if you don’t like it there.

4. Update Your Décor
The décor should be such that it draws the eye and gives the viewer something to think about. Add works of art, hanging plants, or anything that interests you to your dining room to give it an interesting touch.

5. Add A Floor Covering
Think about the room’s décor and choose something with short fibers that won’t tangle chairs as they slide to and from the table.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🚪 Is your entryway looking a bit cramped these days? 🛋️ Give it a quick facelift by getting rid of the clutter. Try this...
09/15/2023

🚪 Is your entryway looking a bit cramped these days?

🛋️ Give it a quick facelift by getting rid of the clutter. Try this easy and quick decluttering exercise to whip your entryway back into shape.

1. Declutter The Entryway Fast
It should be a functional space that sees you off in the morning and welcomes you back at the end of the day. Start removing garbage and unnecessary items from tabletops, shelves, drawers, cubbies, etc.'

2. Things To Be On The Lookout For
As you’re deciding what goes and what stays, be on the lookout for the following items and either put them where they belong in the entryway or place them in your basket for later.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🏘️ Real estate investing offers several avenues for making money. One such avenue is with multifamily homes. 👌 While thi...
09/13/2023

🏘️ Real estate investing offers several avenues for making money. One such avenue is with multifamily homes.

👌 While this type of investing isn’t for everyone, there are definite advantages associated with investing in a multifamily dwelling. Here are four reasons it’s a good thing.

1. More money coming in. While multifamily homes may not be as good a return on your investment as single-family homes are, these properties almost always have a better cash flow

2. It’s more convenient. Multifamily dwellings only have one lawn, one roof, one hvac unit, etc. Everything is in one place, making it easy (and probably cheaper) to maintain the property.

3. Vacancies aren’t as detrimental. Tenants move out. It’s the nature of the beast, but when they leave a multifamily property, there’s always the other tenants living in the other units that continue to pay rent each month.

4. You can live in one of the apartments. Living in one of the units, you can qualify for the same types of loans you’d get when purchasing a single-family home, making it less expensive overall.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🛋️ If you’re selling your home, it has to look amazing in the photos you take to post online.✨ To help your home look it...
09/12/2023

🛋️ If you’re selling your home, it has to look amazing in the photos you take to post online.

✨ To help your home look its best, implement the staging tips below and watch your home sell fast.

THE FURNITURE: How your home is furnished makes a big difference in how buyers perceive it, there are firms you can hire to bring in modern furnishings to make your home look bright, fresh, and clean.

THE FLOORS: If the flooring is badly worn or stained, it might make more sense to replace it. You can buy cheap flooring that might not necessarily be to your liking, but if it helps your home sell, it’s worth it.

WALL DÉCOR: Take some time to update your wall décor. Simply visit your local thrift store and pick out a few artsy pieces to hang on the walls while your house is on the market.

CLUTTER: If your rooms are full of wall-to-wall furniture, remove all but the most important pieces to allow buyers to see the potential for the space.

THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME: Tidy up the yard, cut the grass, trim the bushes, and paint the front door to put the outside of your home in the best shape possible.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🏠 You need to take care of a few things before you can turn your home into a rental property. 🔑 Here are the steps invol...
09/09/2023

🏠 You need to take care of a few things before you can turn your home into a rental property.

🔑 Here are the steps involved.

Step 1 – If You Have A Mortgage, You May Need To Wait

If you purchase the home and tell your lender that you’re going to live in it and then done, they may foreclose on the home if they find out. Check with your lender to find out if any waiting periods exist before turning your home into a rental.

Step 2 – Find Out If You Qualify For Another Mortgage

It’s important to find out if you qualify for another mortgage or not before converting your primary residence. While the rental income may help you qualify, your lender may not even consider it.

Step 3 – Got An Hoa? Check With Them First

If the home you want to convert to a rental property is governed by a Homeowner’s Association (HOA), you may not be able to convert it. The HOA may have rules against it, so be sure to check with them first.

Step 4 – Update Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

If you need to make a claim after you’ve converted your home into a rental property and you haven’t updated your homeowner’s insurance policy to a landlord policy, your claim will probably be denied.

Step 5 – Learn The Tax Laws That Apply To You As A Landlord

While it’s a good idea to hire a tax advisor for your investment property, it’s a good idea to learn the laws yourself so you can make an informed decision as to whether turning your home into a rental is a good idea or not.

Step 6 – Get Yourself And The Home Ready

Take a look around the house and identify any repairs or upgrades that need to be made. Don’t go overboard with the upgrades but keep the property on par with other rentals in the area.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🛁 Do you hate cleaning your bathtub? 👍 Here’s an easy way to keep it clean without much effort at all.1. Rinse The Tub A...
09/08/2023

🛁 Do you hate cleaning your bathtub?

👍 Here’s an easy way to keep it clean without much effort at all.

1. Rinse The Tub After Each Use
When you’re done taking a shower or giving the kids a bath, take a few seconds to rinse down the entire bathtub and the tub surround.

2. Spray The Bathtub A Couple Times A Week
You can make your own shower spray simply by purchasing a cheap spray bottle and filling it with distilled white vinegar.

3. Use A Long-handled Scrub Brush
If the nooks and crannies in your bathtub have a tendency to attract excess soap scum and/or gunk, use a long-handled scrub brush after spraying the area down with vinegar to loosen it up so it can be rinsed away.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

💚 Paint color analysis to impress homebuyersHow to choose the right paint color that can impress homebuyersAre neutral c...
09/07/2023

💚 Paint color analysis to impress homebuyers
How to choose the right paint color that can impress homebuyers

Are neutral colors the answer?
Each color has the ability to generate either positive or negative feelings. It’s important then, to choose a color that not only enhances the appearance of your home but also evokes positive emotions.

What do primary colors say?

Reds: although the color red is a strong color with a reputation for boosting self-confidence, it can be overwhelming for homebuyers.

Blues: almost every shade of blue instills a positive impression.

Yellows: yellow is a great color because it boosts brain function, stimulates intelligence, and enhances focus.

How do homebuyers perceive secondary colors?

Oranges: orange is a positive color as its cheerful nature is associated with celebration and youth.

Purples: add an elite vibe to your home by painting the walls purple.

Greens: shades of green tend to evoke feelings of wealth.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🏠 Your home is the place you should feel most comfortable.🖼️ You can make it so by incorporating your creative side into...
09/06/2023

🏠 Your home is the place you should feel most comfortable.

🖼️ You can make it so by incorporating your creative side into the décor. Try one or all of the following ideas to make your house a home.

5 Ways To Incorporate Your Creative Side Into Your Décor

1. Decorate with seasonal items. Hang skis and other winter items from the ceiling for a unique décor idea. Since a lot of this stuff is used outdoors, there’s no need to worry about interim storage.

2. Display your talents. Not only will you enjoy making the decorations, your guests will love the fact that your home is so full of exciting things to look at.

3. Tell a story with your collections. What kind of things do you like to collect? Coffee mugs? Stamps perhaps? What about books? Almost anything can be a collectible with a story.

4. Display your tools in a handy fashion. If you use specific tools for your hobby, keep them just an arm’s length away by hanging them where you use them most.

5. Decorate according to emotion decorate with the things you love based on how they make you feel. For instance, if that lovely shell you picked up on the beach last summer calms your mind, place it on your bedside table.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🏡 If you’re in the market to buy a new home, be sure to read the list below to prepare yourself for the financial commit...
09/04/2023

🏡 If you’re in the market to buy a new home, be sure to read the list below to prepare yourself for the financial commitment ahead.

1. Changing the locks
Even if you’re not worried about that, you may simply want to upgrade simple hardware for something that’s more secure and modern.

2. The cost of moving
From renting a moving truck and buying packing supplies to hiring professional movers to do it all for you, you’ll need an extensive budget, too.

3. An increase in property taxes
When creating a budget to buy a new home, it’s important you consider not only the loan amount but also the property taxes for that home.

4. Hazard insurance
If you live in an area that often sees the devastation from acts of nature such as these, don’t be surprised when your lender mentions hazard insurance.

5. Disconnect, transfer and reconnect fees
If you don’t plan on taking a service with you and cancel, then change your mind once you’ve moved in, there will likely be a reconnect fee.

6. The last payment at your old residence
If you rent your old place, you may be able to terminate your lease early by finding a new tenant to ensure your landlord won’t lose out on the monthly rent.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

😋 The kitchen is the heart of most homes, and as such, it should convey an inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking to mak...
09/01/2023

😋 The kitchen is the heart of most homes, and as such, it should convey an inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking to make your kitchen more welcoming, consider remodeling it.

🧰 Below are several ideas you might want to try in order to create the kitchen of your dreams.

5 Ideas On How To Remodel Your Kitchen

1. Cabinetry. Reface the old cabinets to freshen their look, and then rearrange their placement to give your kitchen a whole new feel.

2. Make greener choices. Choose things like recycled glass or concrete countertops, which are available in an array of designs and colors or opt for something a little more maintenance-free by choosing quartz instead.

3. Open kitchen concept. Open, airy spaces are very appealing to homeowners, and the open kitchen concept is one of the most popular

4. Kitchen islands. Adding a kitchen island is a great way to increase usable space in your kitchen as well as increase the value of your home.

5. Add backsplashes. If your kitchen sink doesn’t already have a backsplash, consider adding one. Not only are they a great way to add pizzazz to your kitchen décor, they are quite functional as they protect the wall behind the sink from moisture.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

🛋️ Do you find it frustrating to decorate your small living room? ✨ If so, here are a few tips to help you turn that tin...
08/30/2023

🛋️ Do you find it frustrating to decorate your small living room?

✨ If so, here are a few tips to help you turn that tiny living space into a fabulous one that meets your needs.

1. Controlling The Clutter
In your small living space, take advantage of it and get creative.

2. The Right Amount And Size Of Furnishings
A small living room demands smaller furnishings and less of them.

3. Keep Color And Patterns To A Minimum
Stick to light neutrals, and if you must have a pattern, choose something small and light in color. For pops of color, add accent pieces like throw pillows or rugs.

4. Let There Be Light
Hang mirrors on the walls to help bounce light around the room.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

Joshua McGuire

💃 Renting comes with several benefits, one of which is the fact that you usually don’t have to fix anything yourself. Ho...
08/28/2023

💃 Renting comes with several benefits, one of which is the fact that you usually don’t have to fix anything yourself. However, there are some instances where it might just be easier to do it yourself rather than wait for a repairman.

🔽 Here are several things you can probably fix yourself, even if you rent.

1. Inefficient heat/air
Clean/replace the filter, install insulation around ductwork and avoid adjusting the thermostat up or down drastically.

2. Old caulking
If you notice the caulking in your apartment bathroom is yellowed or grimy-looking, you can purchase the supplies you need to replace it fairly cheap

3. Holes in the walls
You’ll need to call in a repairman or two to fix any underlying issues as well as repair the drywall.

4. A plugged toilet
Most plugged toilets require a simple plunger, but if that fails to work, a plumbing snake should do the trick.

5. Squeaky floors
You can stop squeaks from happening by sprinkling baby powder on the floor making the offending noise.

Joshua McGuire | Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Real Estate Centre | mcguirerealtygroup.ca
[email protected] | (519) 721-5374

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