We’re flipping the script on the often frustrating experience of selling your home! While it’s common to encounter hurdles in the selling process, we’re here to shed light on why your home may not be selling and, more importantly, provide actionable solutions to turn the tide in your favour. Selling a home can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from excitement to disappointment, especially when you’re met with unexpected challenges. But The Kate Broddick Team is committed to empowering you with insights and strategies to navigate through any obstacles standing between you and a successful s ..read more

EPISODE 14 – Virginia Munden REALTOR®, Founder of The Buzz Conference, Buzz Digital Magazine, and Buzz Buzz Media Inc. As one of Kate’s favourite women in real estate, Virginia Munden is a collaborative, inspiring and phenomenal REALTOR®. She’s also the well-known founder of The Buzz Conference, Canada’s premiere real estate conference, and Buzz Digital Magazine. On top of it all, she’s the co-founder of media agency Buzz Buzz Media Inc. which specializes in events, digital coverage, marketing, public relations, and promotions for the real estate and prop tech industry.  This i ..read more

Brantford is a great place to call home.  We’re known, of course, for our historic hockey dynasty with Wayne Gretzky, and with Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone.  But we’re also known for being a phenomenal hot spot for real estate investors!  We’re welcoming to newcomers to Canada, we’ve got a University and higher education, and there is plenty of opportunity to find the tenants you’re looking for.  With just over 100,000 residents (and growing!), we have a variety of investment options that real estate investors are looking for.   Brantford: the L ..read more

When you’re considering buying a resale condominium, it’s important you know how this type of property differs from a Freehold Home.  One of the major differences is that a Condominium Corporation manages the building you live in, and as a result they are subject to keeping detailed records about their spending and maintenance.  As a buyer, you’ll need to know about the condo’s status certificate before deciding to live in this building. Generally speaking, as part of your purchase agreement, you may want to have your lawyer review the Condo Corporation’s status certificate.  I ..read more

EPISODE 13 – Bethany King REALTOR® and Leader of King Team This powerhouse GTA REALTOR®, loving mom, wife and TikTok extraordinaire joins Kate in the Vault for our latest episode! Bethany has built a career in real estate after leaving the fashion industry to dream of something bigger. Bethany’s perseverance and stamina has earned her a reputation as one of the most honourable and respected real estate professionals in her area. If you’re looking to carve your own path in real estate, you MUST listen to her voice shine in this episode of the podcast!  Watch this episode here! Follow ..read more

What is an Assignment Sale? If you’re living in Brantford, Brant County or Norfolk County where there’s plenty of new construction homes being built, you may have heard the term.  So we are breaking down everything you need to know about Assignment Sales and how they work. First of all – let’s just get right to the simplest answer.  According to the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA): An assignment is a sales transaction where the original buyer of a property (the “assignor”) allows another buyer (the “assignee”) to take over the buyer’s rights and obligations of the Agreement of ..read more

That Fine Life Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1 With Andrew Perrie & Guest Kate Broddick, Real Estate Sales Representative They’re coming in HOT with the season premiere of That Fine Life Podcast with Andrew Perrie!  Together, Andrew & Kate Broddick talk about the value of being on a supportive Team – what that culture is like, and how you can work towards it! Tons of tips for real estate agents, whether they’re new to the industry or have a few more years under their belt.  This episode is for anyone that wants to take their real estate business to the next level! The post Tha ..read more

It may still be February, but we are already preparing for the busy 2024 Spring Real Estate Market! This is typically the busiest time of year for real estate in Brantford, Brant County and Norfolk County and we wanted to give you an idea of how to navigate this market; the current mortgage rates, the current prices for homes in our area, and our predictions for the remainder of the year. It’s important to understand that these numbers and statistics are just a “snapshot in time” of the current market.  They could change at any moment, so it’s crucial that you get a customized update fro ..read more

Moving can be a big adventure – a new place, a fresh start – a whole new beginning!  But there are a lot of things to think about before you make your move.  One of your big projects will be changing your address with various offices, subscriptions and family members.  So who should you notify?  And when? We’ve done all the thinking for you! Below you’ll find an easy checklist to follow so you can make sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle. First up: Consider Canada Post’s Mail Forwarding Program You should always change your address with everyone, but just in case a few t ..read more

EPISODE 12 – Simeon Papailias Broker, Co-Founder of REC, Podcaster In The Vault with The Kate Broddick Team is so excited for Episode 12 of the Podcast! Your host, Kate Broddick, welcomes Simeon Papailias from The Real Estate Centre. Since 2009, REC has been performing amongst Canadaʼs top 1% of Brokers, resulting in being the voice to hundreds of interviews and articles to the News Industry, Top Real Estate Publications and a massive online following. He’s also the host of the Brokers Playbook podcast! So Simeon KNOWS what he’s talking about! This is an inspiring & motivating podcast tha ..read more