The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes twinkling, colourful lights dripping from trees and rooftops, and lining windows and streets. If you’ve recently moved into a new home,or are selling your current house, and are planning on putting up lights, there are some important tips to remember to keep your home and family safe. Lights used to…
While it may be tempting to buy a house that’s move-in ready, all polished and cosmetically perfect, there is another option that could potentially lead to greater satisfaction and more equity. This is to purchase a property that requires some work. It may sound daunting, but the rewards could be huge. If you have experience with renovations, and have tackled…
When moving, there is a lot to consider. But whether or not the moving company you’ve chosen will meet your expectations shouldn’t be a concern. You’ve entrusted a company with your most personal and often irreplaceable belongings, and there are so many more things to be thinking about when moving than if you can trust your movers. First and foremost,…
With Halloween fast approaching, now is the time to take a look around your property and make sure it’s safe for the hoards of trick or treaters headed your way. Proper lighting is key for a safe property. Take a walk from the viewpoint of visitors and children arriving on a dark night. Start at the street. If by chance…
With the high price of real estate, in may seem impossible to get into the housing market. After all, it’s not just the price of the dwelling. It’s saving for a down payment, lawyer fees, home inspector fees, more than likely CMHC fees, etc. etc. But there are a few ways to help you get into the game….and well on…
Autumn is here. Congratulations if you’ve just sold your home, or bought a new one! It’s a lot of work preparing for that move. And with the cooler weather comes a busy holiday season. Lots of friends, family and food to be had….often in close quarters. With all of these festivities happening, coupled with the cold outside air and hot…
Darkness falling earlier every day. A distinctive chill in the air at night. Autumn is fast approaching, and what better time to list your home for sale than now!? If you’re ready to move, don’t hesitate and get that for sale sign on your house pronto. As daylight dwindles, and frigid temperatures creep in, prospective home buyers tend not to…
Are you preparing for a long distance move? Maybe across the province or perhaps even as far as from Toronto to Edmonton? Although it may feel like an entirely daunting task packing and preparing for a long distance move, it’s entirely doable! Just try out a few of these tips to help get you started packing. First and foremost- hire…
You’ve saved up a down payment. You’ve scoured the House For Sale ads. You’ve even been to some open houses. You’re ready to buy a house. But have you secured your finances? Are they strong enough to support a mortgage? And will you even be approved for a mortgage…..more than likely the biggest loan you’ll ever apply for? Making sure…
Relax….it’s looking like we can all breathe again. After a fast paced, whirlwind market the past while, things are finally starting to slow down a little. This is great news for those who have been waiting to buy or sell but were intimidated by the high price tags of homes due to competition, bidding wars and “bully” offers. Home sales…