Buying a Home in a Less-than-ideal Neighbourhood Imagine you’ve found the perfect home It has everything you want — type, size number of bedrooms etc. It even has a great view. The only problem is the neighbourhood. It ‘s not exactly what you had in mind. Should you still make an offer? That’s a tricky […]
Condo Corner: The Upside of Downsizing
Condo Life Can Be a Fun Adventure – Be Certain You’re Prepared! Moving can seem rather daunting to some empty-nesters. So, if you’re considering “downsizing” to a condo, plan for the major adjustments first. Carefully consider furniture placement options that will use the space as efficiently as possible. Then reduce clutter by storing or sharing […]
Picking the Ideal Neighbourhood for Your Next Home
How do You Know a Neighbourhood is the Right Fit for You? Imagine moving to a neighbourhood that has something you really want, like a nearby golf course. more wooded areas and walking trails, or a faster commute to work. How would that impact your lifestyle? Chances are, it would have a big impact! In […]
Should You Worry About Buying an Older Property?
Is an Older Home the Right Home for You? While you may not be interested in purchasing an older home, when a property comes on the market that’s perfect in every other way, it may be difficult to resist. Older homes have a charm that many find alluring. Often they are located in attractive, mature […]
3 Keys to Making Home Buying Easier
Use this Advise for More Moving, Less Worrying Unless you’re a first time buyer, there are always two sides to moving into a new home – selling the property you have now, and purchasing a new one. Often, the work involved in buying is underestimated relative to the work involved in selling. There are actually […]
Get in the Gardening Zone
Caring for outdoor plants means more than providing adequate water – you must also provide the right environment. So, you should ensure that the plants you buy are intended for this region as identified by the official government “hardiness zones”. A plant’s hardiness is identified by its ability to survive in one or more of […]
March is Here – It May Be Time to Make a Move
How Will this Month & Market Affect Your Decision to Buy or Sell? The arrival of March traditionally brings with it lots of new real estate activity in markets all across the country. This is the time of year when families are most likely to make a move to ensure an easier relocation during the […]
New Notions and Practical Products
Would you Find these Innovative Home Products Helpful? It’s the time of year when we are inundated with a barrage of products that evoke questions like “Where can I get one of those?” or perhaps “What were they thinking?” Many of the new products are true innovations, that either stem from new technologies or adapt the […]
Are Your Doors and Locks Safe?
Here’s Some Home Safety Tips to Remember Burglary is among the greatest concerns of most families and homeowners, yet home security is something many of us take for granted … or put off to improve another day. Typically, it is only when we become aware of a disturbing incident – or suffer the personal trauma […]
Eco-Friendly Choices for Household Floors
Choosing eco-friendly new or replacement flooring is one of the more emerging trends among house and condo owners. Eco-friendly flooring is generally identified as being made from and with more sustainable resources. In other words, materials that don’t deplete or permanently damage the environment, such as toxic laminates, or material that is easy to reuse […]
