Betty Bartusevicius's Blog

We can all feel it, can’t we?  As soon as we turn the page on our calendars to August, we know that there isn’t much left of summer so we try to squeeze in as much time outdoors as we can.  We don’t want to think about anything but how much more summer we can get before we start to change our war...

A few years ago, I found myself very lucky in meeting 2 gentlemen...Chris Newell and Barry Lebow.  At the time, they were both teaching the Accreditation Programme to agents who were looking to tap into the senior market.  I have applied my knowledge many times because I do live in a neighbourhoo...

Once the first official frost is no longer a threat, don’t you just want to run out into your yard and startspring landscaping? All winter long the excuse of it being too cold, or everything is covered with snow is no longer an issue. Now that spring is here, gardening, landscaping and increasing...

Every home has it's own features and therefore it doesn't fit everyone's needs. When your life changes, so do your housing needs. As a homeowner, you will have to decide what are your most important needs and should you continue to love your home or do you move!Some of the changes could be...new ...

Are you looking to buy a new home? Whether it's your first-time home buyer or whether you are a seasoned owner/buyer, it still is an exciting experience. Yes, there are days when you think that it will never happen. But, I can guarantee it, when you enter that right home, all your fears will be l...

You have probably been hearing more and more about the “Boomer and Zoomer” generation in the last year than you have in the last 10 years.The hotter the Real Estate Market has become, the more interest has been taken towards this generation.Please understand, I am writing my opinion on this so if...

Congratulations! You’ve purchased a new home and are all moved in! There’s been a lot to take care of, like emptying boxes, loading up cabinets and drawers, and maybe even painting and decorating, but here are a few around-the-house tasks you may not have thought of that need to get done.The secr...

As the years start to slip by us, we start wondering whether we have saved enough for our retirement and look forward when our time will become our own.We look forward to being able to go on outings to the casinos or even to sporting events. If you are a golfer, or like me pretend to be, those sn...

Happy Easter to everyone from Mississauga ON.  Hope you have a wonderful celebrating with family and friends.  And, to those celebrating Passover, the same wishes are sent to you. Betty Bart Fine Homes in 905

With the housing market continuing to spark bidding wars, there are buyers out there that are presenting offers without the benefit of doing a home inspection.  They feel that this will make for a 'clean' and 'strong' offer and will make it more acceptable to the seller. Big mistake.  Major probl...