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It is not uncommon for a young couple to purchase what is known as a "starter home". One that is just the right size for the two of them and priced just within budget to begin a life together with plans to move into a larger home to start a family.

Life moves quickly and some couples can find themselves expecting a bundle of joy before they have planned to look for a larger family friendly home. It can seem like a stressful ordeal to sell a home quickly and move into a new one that is more accommodating before baby arrivals, but it is not impossible.

One option is to get your home in top show worthy condition and list on the traditional market in hopes to sell as soon as possible. You will need to consult an experienced local agent and list at

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint in modern, universally appealing colours is one of the most effective, easiest and cheapest ways to help sell your home, but it’s important to do it properly, otherwise it could end up being a mess and putting buyers off. Here are the key tips.

What to Paint

If you decide to paint the entire interior, paint every room the same light, neutral colour to keep it simple (whites, creams, pale beiges and fashionable greys are best). Your initial reaction may be that it will make your home “sterile” or “boring,” but it will in fact enable buyers to view your home’s features and not think about having to paint the walls because the existing colour will clash with their belongings. It will also allow a seamless flow

Being around public transportation wasn’t always a good choice when it came to real estate. After World War II, downtown living was frowned upon and people flocked towards the suburbs in order to find larger and greener land. As a result, real estate prices rose outside the city.

Fast forward to today and we’re seeing the opposite effect. People want to live in the downtown core and public transportation is at the forefront of political debate.

Billions of dollars are being spent on new subways and streetcars in cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Calgary and Ottawa are also beefing up its public transit service in response to a higher demand from residents.

In fact, every major city across Canada has plans to focus on public transportation. It’s a