Vous Voulez Renover? You Want To Renovate?

Notre division rénovations a maintenant une ouverture de deux semaines au mois de novembre.  Votre salle de bain, sous-sol, cuisine ou autre a besoin d'attention?  Contactez-nous maintenant au 514-605-1799!

Our renovation division now has a two week opening in November.  Does your bathroom, basement, kitchen or another room in your house need attention?  Contact us now at 514-605-1799!

Dirty...Sexy...Laundry???

I hate doing laundry.  Hate it.  But why do I hate it?  Is it the task itself or the space?

Until they invent self-cleaning and folding laundry we are all in the same boat.  Laundry has to be done.  But there has to be a better way!

How about a sexy space to carry out that mundane task?  This could be the answer I've been waiting for all along.  I could enjoy laundry more here...

Now we're talkin'!  Counter space, folding space, storage space, hanging space, move-around space.  Hand me a load of laundry!

House & Home

This House and Home laundry room has a relaxed feeling to it, doesn't it?  I might be inclined to do MORE laundry if I could hang out here!  Ok, maybe not more laundry but you know what I mean.



HGTV-Now THIS is SEXY!



Credit: DIG

So is space the key?  I think we're onto something!  If your laundry room was as beautiful and functional as the rest of your house would you be inclined to enjoy it more?  I think I would, I think I would...

Call it out!  Create a space that's yours!  Turn that basement storage space into a fully functional laundry "facility", get your laundry room out of the powder room, the closet or whatever cramped space you may be in.

Tap into your dirty, sexy laundry room!

Lighting The Way

We all know the impact lighting can have on a room.  Proper lighting can make a room look taller, cozier, brighter.  Set a mood.

I stumbled across these gems.



I am feeling the love!!!



Now THESE are chandeliers.  I must admit, it was love at first sight for me.  And here's the kicker...chandeliers are not only for over the dining room table!  The entry way, the modern eclectic living room, the grand, expansive washroom...all places that will happily accept a chandelier.

NO MORE WIMPY LIGHTING. Lighting is a crucial step in any design plan.  So start right away!  Get rid of those fat, stumpy bedside tables.  Replace them with tall, sleek buffet lamps!  You can thank me later.

Bringing tall floor lamps into your living spaces will appear to make the room look larger, TALLER.

So, let's get lighting!  And while you're out shopping, pick me up one of these great chandeliers, ok?

Do You Love Quality Home Accessories And Candles?

Phancy Design has added these wonderful products to their repetoire.  Phancy Design loves all things beautiful and the quality is indisputable!  Wake up your table, your mantle or simply light up a room!

Shop online with Phancy Design and you too will fall in love with the magic.  Create a romantic mood tonight!

The Phancy Design Difference...

Our dedication, innovative ideas, superior client care and our insight distinguish us from the rest!

Design, decor and residential trends are in constant motion and Phancy Design dedicates itself completely to following those trends. Constant monitoring of new products on the market allow us to integrate these state of the art concepts into your design scheme.

Communication is key! Understanding your wants, your needs, your budget and goals allows us to build a solid foundation to create the space you have always dreamed of.

Designing and decorating since 1999, Phancy Design is now one of the rare firms licensed and accredited in Home Staging. While Home Staging accreditation is not yet a legal requirement it soon will be! We didn't want to wait and with Phancy Design you don't have to either.

Creativity, Knowledge, Leadership and Compassion = Phancy Design.

Come and visit Phancy!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The Fall Is Here!

Start prepping your biggest investment, your home,  for the Winter.   Check out some great tips here!

Votre Maison, Votre Profit!

HOME STAGING


La mise en scène prépare une maison pour vendre et ainsi fera appel au plus grand nombre d'acheteurs.

Le concept de mise en scène répand la nouvelle lumière sur comment promouvoir une maison sur le marché d'aujourd'hui. La vente d'une maison s'y distingue de la vie. Vous devez vous rendre compte que dès qu'elle est sur le marché, ce n'est plus votre maison. C'est un produit et la vente de votre maison agit de premières impressions.

Une première grande impression crée une réponse émotive positive et est souvent assez de négliger des défauts mineurs que la maison pourrait avoir.

Pourquoi devrais-je investir de l'argent dans une maison que je VENDS ?

Sur le marché compétitif d'immobilier d'aujourd'hui, la mise en scène n'est plus un luxe - c'est une nécessité ! Si votre propriété ne se détache pas des autres, il restera probablement sur le marché pour des mois et des mois.

Une maison sans mise en scène qui reste sur le marché finira par avoir plusieurs réductions de prix qui reviendra à beaucoup plus cher que d’investir une seule fois dans la mise en scène. Statistiquement, les maisons qui ont été montées vendent 60% plus rapidement et pour 6-10% plus que leurs compétiteurs.

Quels sont les avantages de MISE EN SCÈNE?

• Les maisons montées paraissent bien entretenues et sont considérées “clé en main”.
• Les maisons montées font appel à un plus grand nombre d'acheteurs.
• Les maisons montées paraissent mieux dans les annonces et sur l’internet qui augmente l'intérêt dans votre maison.
• Les maisons montées se détachent de leur compétition.
• Les maisons sont évaluées pour un montant supérieur.
• Les maisons montées vendent plus rapide & pour plus d'argent !

Par les techniques prouvées de notre processus de mise en scène, et la considération égale de besoins individuels, le temps, et le budget, nous transformerons votre espace dans un lieu chaud et invitant que tout le monde voudra appeler leur chez nous!

Consultez nous maintenant pour votre consultation disponble pour seulement $ 95.00!

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Real Estate Investing – So you want to flip?!

House Flipping: Flipping is a term used primarily in the United States to describe purchasing a revenue-generating asset and quickly reselling (or "flipping") it for profit. Though flipping can apply to any asset, the term is most often applied to real estate. Under the "fix and flip" scenario, an investor or flipper will purchase a house at a relatively low price. The discount may be due to the house's condition (i.e., major renovations and/or repairs needed) and in some cases due to the owner(s) needing to sell a house quickly (e.g., relocation, divorce, pending foreclosure). The investor will then perform necessary renovations and repairs, and attempt to make a profit by selling the house quickly at a higher price. Credit: Wikipedia
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We’ve all seen the television shows. Experts and non-experts alike, trying their hand at real estate investment. Television shows the possibilities of buying low, investing and pocketing thousands and thousands of dollars. That certainly sounds sexy doesn’t it?

Sadly, if you are thinking that your own foray into the house flipping business is going to be neatly wrapped up in a 3-part series, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Now I would never discourage anyone from doing it. Never. I for one think that, in the right market, it can be a life learning experience. You win some, you lose some but you always learn from it.

Before diving in, let’s consider the EVERYTHING. In this case, if you answer yes to the following questions, it’s a good thing.

- Are homes in the area selling at a rapid pace?
- Is the ratio of buyers higher than those of the sellers?
- Is this a seller’s market?
- Is the home in a desirable location?
- Does the home CURRENTLY appeal to prospective buyers? **

** What does this mean?

If this is a family oriented development for instance, a 2-bedroom home will not likely appeal to prospective buyers with large families.

If this is an older, mature development you may have lost the interest of the urban professionals.

Catching on?


Test # 2 – If you answer yes to these questions, it’s NOT such a good thing.

- Do you plan on using your current home’s equity to finance your flip?
Be careful here. Unless your current home is paid in full, you will now be paying two mortgages. Your equity is now maxed out or capped, depending on how cautious you are. You have no way of knowing when the 2nd property will sell. What happens when your well thought out budget goes south? When the house holds more surprises than you bargained for? Remember, you are now legally responsible for this home and any surprises found are now your responsibility to fix prior to selling. No hidden defects allowed.

- Is your current home for sale at the same time?
Whooo boy. Loaded question huh? How long has it been on the market and why hasn’t it sold?

Consider this: You current home is not selling for a reason! Current Market? Location? Size? Interior Finishes? General Overall Appeal?

And now you are taking on another property. Market, location and size are out of your hands and you know that. So you wouldn’t buy another similar property. Correct?

Interior finishes and overall appeal are fixable. Prior to starting the investment property take care of the one you already have. There is money to be made here too! Hire a home stager and get the changes done. You will get your money back!

- Is this strictly an investment property or will you be living there during the sales process?
Be aware. Be aware of the implications of both. Education is key. In either scenario the tax man will want his cut so do consider that when considering your profits.

You have weighed the pros and cons (believe me, only a few have been listed here), found the property and are diving in. You have therefore had the house inspected (a must!), hired the professionals, created a solid building plan, attained all the necessary permits, established a timeline and a very strict budget to adhere to. Fantastic!

Because you have researched and researched you now know that:

- Handy, do-it-yourself type buyers can only carry out cosmetic changes.
Tip: Do not cut corners. If you have never painted or installed ceramic, this is not the time to start. Hire a professional; it will save you time, money and a lot of frustration.

- Structural changes, building additions, electrical and plumbing must be performed and signed off by licensed professionals. This protects both the seller and buyer. No exceptions.

- Your biggest investments and therefore biggest returns will occur in the kitchen, the washrooms, the now-to-be-finished basement, and the flooring.

- You have hired a designer to assist you, at least part time. A designer can tell you the most cost effective way to update the home. A designer will tell you that the cupboards do not need changing, only the doors (you just saved 8-10K). The designer will get you the doors at a lower cost. A designer will help implement an interior palette to suit the masses. The personalized home will not sell ~ the depersonalized home will.

- You are hiring an experienced agent to view the property before and after. Having seen the property in its non glorified state, the finished product will be that much more impressive.

- Should you decide to sell it on your own (“private sale”) you have already budgeted for marketing the property (professional photos, mailings, proper signage, newspaper ads, etc). This is not the time to cheapen the deal.

- You know you cannot show the property in an empty state. 95% of buyers cannot envision their furnishings in an empty space, you have to show them yourself.

- You have all the legal paperwork on hand during showings in order to accept offers. Private sales are intimidating to the average person. There are computer programs available at most big-box bookstores. They are legal, binding documents made specifically for private sales. If you are selling in the province of Quebec, there is a specialized program available just for you. Have these papers on hand every time you show the house. It only takes on visitor to say, “How do we go about buying this house?” Be ready.

Education, research, assistance and perseverence will pay off.  If you are ready to take that plunge, then dive right in and many successes to you!

Are you currently working on your own flip?  Would love to hear from you.

Changes Ahead In The Real Estate Market...

Will this affect how you sell your home?  Changes to MLS