How To Buy a Home for the First Time

Buy a home for the first time. Sounds simple, but there is alot to know. That’s where I come in! A big component of how to buy a home for the first time will be finding a great REALTOR® to work with. Buying a home is an incredibly personal and important decision – and investment. […]

Home Inspection Tips For Home Buyers

Home Inspection Tips: What Buyers Need To Know & Focus On When you’re in the process of buying a home, especially if it’s your first time, everything can feel like a whirlwind. From securing financing, to navigating negotiations, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of finding the right home. However, amidst all […]

Buying A House In Toronto: Top Home Buyer Tips

Navigating The Challenges Home Buyers Face Purchasing A Property In Canada Buying a house in Toronto is a significant milestone for many individuals and families. However, the process can be daunting, especially for first-time home buyers and those facing various barriers. From soaring real estate prices to stringent mortgage qualifications, there are several challenges that […]

The John Papaloni Show and Real Estate Podcast

Real Estate Podcast

“Transforming Real Estate with Serena Holmes: From Transactional to Lifelong Experience!” Are you tired of the same old transactional approach to real estate? I had the pleasure of sitting down with John Papaloni to have a real talk about real estate. We discussed how I am trying to transform the industry with aunique and personalized […]

Alternative Lending for Home Buyers

Alternative lending for home buyers may become more and more prevalent as interest rates continue to rise. When it comes to buying a home in Canada, there are a variety of mortgage products available to help individuals and families secure financing. While traditional mortgages are still the most common type of loan used for home […]

Buying A Home Over The Holidays

Buying a home over the holidays. The countdown to Christmas and other celebrations in full swing, but if you’re faced with with a situation where you need to move, i’m here to share why buying a home over the holidays may actually not be such a bad idea. (In fact, it’s a pretty good one!!) […]

Benefits of First Time Home Buyer Program

A first time home buyer program can be extremely helpful for new home buyers. Have you been renting your home but wondering about some of the benefits of first time home buyer programs so you can try to get into the market? Before you buy a home, it’s important to consider how this investment will […]

Should You Buy a Home Now – or Later?

Buy a home now or wait? As everyone likely knows, interest rates for mortgages have steadily increased over recent months. If you were thinking about buying a home, you may be wondering if you should buy a home now or wait? Although prices have come down on homes, in other areas, they remain stable or […]

Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down May Hurt More Than Help Waiting for mortgage rates to go down before buying a new home? Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can […]

How to Prepare for a Move

How to prepare for a move. It sounds so simple, but there are a lot of moving parts (pun intended!). As exciting as a move can be, it goes without saying that most moves can also come with some mixed emotions. You may feel excited, nervous and anxious, all at the same time. For most […]