5 Things That Will Lower the Value of Your Home
Property values fluctuate because of many factors, and as a homeowner, it is important to be aware of factors that can drive home value down. Some of these factors...
Understanding Needs vs. Wants When Buying a Home
Have you ever watched 'House Hunters' on HGTV? If you have you'll know that the basic premise is that would be home buyers are presented with several housing options and...
8 (Less Exciting) Things You Must Do After Buying a New Home
Moving into your new home is a very busy, and exciting time. There's furniture to move in, walls and floors to decorate, big electronics to set up and much more....
Choosing the Right Neutral Colour Palette When Selling Your Home
Strategic home staging prior to getting your listing photos and videos taken can make the difference between a potential buyer’s giving your listing little more than a passing glance and...
Smart Home Gadgets That Will Save You Money and Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
For today's busy homeowners, smart home technology makes life simpler and is increasing in popularity, unsurprisingly. The demand for "smart" home devices, i.e. appliances that attach to Wi-Fi and can...
How to Introduce Your Dog to Their New Home
Among life's super-stressful activities, moving to a new home ranks right up there. This is true for your dog as well. New spaces, unfamiliar sounds, a new yard, and new...
How to to Keep Your Credit Score as High as Possible
Via a paid subscription to Equifax Canada or Trans Union Canada, or through free offerings from your bank, or other organizations such as Borrowell, Credit Karma, Mopolo or Mogo, it's...
DIY Home Pre-Inspection Tips to Put to Good Use
To hear some professional home inspectors tell it, Canadians often take better care of their automobiles than their homes. Consequently, every home buyer should plan to spend the $400 to...
Effective Ways to Troubleshoot Your Stalled Home Search
Finding the right home isn't easy and this can be especially true in an active - or as we in the real estate biz like to call them 'hot'- market....
Bathroom Repair and Upkeep Essentials For Homesellers
Although it may not be the biggest room in a home by far the bathroom is often the busiest. When preparing a home for sale – and whilst in the...