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How you prepare your home for showings can make a major impact on potential buyers. You really want your home to be looking its best in order to fetch the highest price.

Here are 4 tips for creating an inviting environment during home showings. 

Make Your Home Spotless

The kitchen and bathrooms are paramount and should be "deep-tissue cleaned". Professional interior and exterior window cleaning should be done and is money well spent. Eavestroughs should be clean and free from leaves/debris. Every area of the home tells a buyer about the level of care the homeowner has taken over the years.  Any negatives are carried with the buyer throughout the viewing and will definitely affect their decision to proceed or not with an offer.

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After a record-setting streak to start the year, Toronto real estate sales and prices have cooled down for the third consecutive month.

In a recent market report, TRREB data shows that home sales have declined from highs seen this past spring, but are still above numbers seen last year.

According to the report, there were 11,106 home sales in the Toronto region last month, up 29% year-over-year but down 7% from the 11,951 sales in May.

"We have seen market activity transition from a record pace to a robust pace over the last three months. While this could provide some relief for home buyers in the near term, a resumption of population growth based on immigration is only months away," says TRREB president Kevin Crigger.

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The hot days of summer have arrived, and along with it new opportunities to enjoy your home. With the longer days and warmer weather, there’s no doubt that you’ll be spending more time outdoors.

To help you make the most of it, here are 4 outdoor ideas to enhance your backyard:

Fire Pit

One of the best additions to any backyard is a fire pit, provided you’re allowed to have one. A fire pit creates a focal point to any space with the added benefit of providing heat after the sun goes down. It also adds a warm and cozy ambiance. Your friends and family will enjoy sitting around a fire and talking long into the night.

Pergola

If you’re looking for a space to congregate that’s a bit cooler, think about adding a pergola. A…