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What to Do When Your House Didn’t Sell — and How to Get It Right the Second Time

By Michael Cordero, Broker for Ember Realty If your home didn’t sell the first time it was listed, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not stuck. Every year, thousands of homeowners experience expired listings, even in strong markets. While it can feel discouraging, an unsold home is rarely a reflection of the property itself. More often, it’s a signal that something about the strategy...

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What you need to know if the government bans short-term rentals.

In April, Canada's finance minister announced a two-year ban on foreign home buying, as well as higher taxes for people who sell their homes within a year (with qualifying exceptions). Also in April, the island of Oahu in Hawaii passed a law nearly eliminating short-term rentals, now requiring minimum stays of 90 days in all but a few situations. Many local communities and even condo HOAs are...

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Trying to Sell a Home with Tenants Still Living Inside? These 3 Tips Will Make Your Life Easier

Are you thinking about selling a home that you have rented out for some additional revenue? If so, you're likely trying to discern how to inform the current tenants best and conduct the sales process in a way that works well for all of the parties involved. In today's blog post we'll explore how to sell your home while you're renting it out to tenants and share three tips that can make the process a bit...