Photography is an essential aspect of listing your home. Getting your home photo-ready can make it sell faster by attracting buyers. Since you only have one shot at a first impression, it needs to be a good one, and it needs to be enough to entice the buyers to look at the home further. Be sure your agent practices or employs a professional ...

    We’re nearly 6 weeks into this lockdown, and there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel. Since we aren’t sure how long this will all last for, here are a few tips for setting up good habits that could improve your life both during these times and after.   1. Stay connected with your friends and family. Chances ...

    Clutter is a collection of stuff lying around your home in an untidy mass. When we have clutter, we have more things to clean, more to organize, and more stress because of it. It’s unsightly, makes the rooms in your home feel smaller, and is a source of embarrassment for all of us when it gets out of control.      ...

The Blue Coast Team is back to ease concerns about showings in your home! We meet with many clients who fear what will happen when showings occur. Whether it’s your first time selling a home, or your first time selling a home in many years, the thought of showing your home to strangers can cause anxiety. We have gathered some of the most commonly ...

  There were 374 active listings and over $43.7 million in sales in Sarnia-Lambton.  We had 139 sold listings and the average sale price was $355,300. Homes stayed on the market for 24 days on average before selling. The average sale price was 16.3% higher in March 2020 than in March 2019.   There were 23 hom ...

  With there being so many houses on the market in Sarnia-Lambton, how can you be sure to find “the one”? Purchasing a home requires research and asking the right questions! To help you, The Ryan Realty Group is back to chat with you about important questions we always share with our buyer clients when purchasing a home!    We a ...

Selling a home in Sarnia-Lambton is not always as simple as you may think. The Ryan Realty Group is back to share what we do to ensure our listings reach top dollar once they hit the market.    First things first- do not rush the process. Take your time, it takes time to get your home ready and on the market.   When you hire The Ryan Realt ...

  What is a home inspection?  A home inspection a 3rd party educated outlook at the home and it does not provide a warranty or guarantee anything, nor is there a pass or fail. As a realtor, I always recommend buyers have a home inspection done on the property they’re looking at. Knowing the state of the home and any issues it might have a ...

    If you’re a renter you may be a fan of not having the responsibilities of homeownership and the freedom to move as you please. Most people, though, reach a point where they really want a home of their own. If you want to boost your financial security, buying a home is a great way to do so. Paying your mortgage off means building equity ...

 Friday, March 13th       Fish Dinner When: 4:30 PM Where: St Philip Parish Hall   Sarnia Sting vs Owen Sound Attack When: 7:05 PM Where: Progressive Auto Sales Arena   Sarnia Rock & Fossil Club Meeting When: 7:30 PM Where: Twin Lakes Terrace Retirement Home   Classic Albums Live: The Rollin ...

      There were 337 active listings and over $41.5 million in sales in Sarnia-Lambton.  We had 108 sold listings and the average sale price was $343,044. Homes stayed on the market for 24 days on average before selling. The average sale price was 14.8% higher than in February 2019.   There were 20 hom ...

Friday, March 6th First Friday   Infant Spaces and Play When: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: 155 Front St N March First Friday- Live Music with singer/songwriter J.P. When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: One Tooth    Revelree Night When: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am Where: 148 Front St N     Saturday, March 7th &nbs ...

It can be stressful buying a home, especially when children are involved. Young children can be especially overwhelmed by excitement and anticipation. By planning ahead you can help make the experience go smoothly. Here are 5 tips to make the move go smoothly.       1. Familiarize Your Kids with the New Home Have a w ...

  You want to be sure to find yourself a good and reliable realtor in Sarnia-Lambton who can help with the biggest investment of your life. A good team will keep things organized, swift, and keep you informed along the way! Hire a team with extensive knowledge of the local market that is able to get you what you need: ho ...

Friday, February 21st       Puzzle Craze Fundraiser - for Sandy Perron When: 7:30 pm Where: Stoke's Bay Bar & Grill      Saturday, February 22nd    Glamour Shots For Your Pet When: 12:00 pm Where: Pet Value, Wallaceburg   Mardi Gras Evening With The Dixie Demons When: 7:30 pm Where:&nb ...

    Hey Sarnia-Lambton! When you’re selling your home, you want it to sell fast and for the best price possible. Here are 5 tips for renovations that’ll increase your property value and make a big difference when selling.     Paint the walls. Paint covers up scuffs and marks that accumulate on your walls ove ...

Friday, February 14th Valentine's Day      Valentines Day Dinner When: 4:00 pm Where: Tin Fiddler   Sarnia Firefighters Meat Raffle When: 5:00 pm Where: Stoke's Inland Grill & Bar   Special Valentines Live Music Friday's Featuring Fischer & Lovat When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: The Bay Waterf ...

    You want things to go smoothly when buying a home. Make things easier on yourself when selling, and watch the video below.     Three mistakes you need to avoid when buying a home in Sarnia    Failing to research and prepare. You need to understand your family's unique financial situa ...

Friday, February 6th First Friday     Love Yourself Free 2-Day Event Hosted by The Girl Gang Canada When: 4:00 pm Where: 140 Christina St N   Wine Tasting (Alton Farms) and Trivia Night When: 5:00-8:00 pm Where: Sitara- Downtown      Revelree Nights When: 7:00 pm Where: 148 Front St N &n ...

Hey Sarnia! Decorating your home for winter can be a true task after the Christmas Holidays. Looking for winter-themed decorations that don't shout Christmas, isn't always easy!  To help, Blue Coast Team has put together some tasteful tips, on post-Christmas winter decor.   1. Stay away from Green and Reds! Focus on White, Blue, Gold, and Si ...