You might be confused about the real estate market right now. It’s been a bit topsy-turvey lately. 

Even experienced Realtors are challenged. While striving to give our clients the right advice. We too are juggling a lot of trends and influences.

Realtors might be one of the most popular guests at a party as pandemic restrictions ease. Might it be our magnetic personalities and sparkling wit? Naw… it's because we might be able to shine some light on the crazy real estate market. People have always wanted to know… “How’s the market?”.

There are so many ways to stage a home, but every realtor has their favourite approach.

With the Rufo Real Estate Team, our staging and marketing teams work together to add a wealth of style, inspiration, and character into every home that we put on the market.

Residential sales are red hot in the Quinte area—according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, single detached home sales rose 90.3% in the second quarter of 2021.

But even in the hottest real estate market, home sellers can benefit from an investment in professional home staging.

Has The Pandemic Lead to Openings for Private Businesses Relocating to the Quinte Real Estate Market?

Even before Covid affected real estate markets around the world, some demographic trends were already in motion.

Don’t get ripped off by real estate wholesalers!

There will always be people who think there is an advantage to selling their home privately to avoid paying real estate commissions. The industry jargon acronym is FSBO or “For Sale By Owner.”

Remote Working, Affordability and Evolving Lifestyle Needs are Drawing Home Buyers to Smaller Communities

Much in our world, including our homes and what we wish our homes could be. What we need our homes to become.

We know the pandemic has impacted small businesses everywhere.

No more than in small towns and cities where we already struggle to compete with the big box stores, Amazon, and discount online services of all kinds.

How do you ride that wave?

One of the first questions Sellers ask us it “how can we attract Toronto buyers’ to our property?” We agree that the best way to sell your house is to get broad exposure right away.

The peace and quiet of Eastern Ontario is beckoning lots of city dwellers.

The city has become congested, working from home is our new reality and many people are evaluating their life and lifestyle choices. The peace and quiet of Eastern Ontario is beckoning lots of city dwellers.

The Rufo Real Estate Team & Studio 237 are teaming up to make a difference during the COVID-19 crisis!

Belleville and surrounding communities have responded exceptionally to the Covid crisis. Of course our frontline workers in all sectors deserve our immense gratitude. Many of us would also like to contribute in our own small way.

The world is a different place. A lot can change in a few weeks. Many things will never be the same.

We’re all feeling loss and maybe experiencing some aspects of grief. Much of the loss is turning into new beginnings. New ways to work. New ways to connect. New ways to communicate.