5 reasons to house-hunt this winter
Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Home Advice
Move over, summer real estate market: An increasing number of Canadians, including first-time homebuyers, are turning to winter house hunting. Here are five reasons why the off-season may be the most magical time of the year…to buy your first home!
1. There’s less competition
2. Sellers are motivated
3. You’ll get VIP treatment from your REALTOR®
4. Al...
8 Tips for Staging Your Home this Winter
Posted on Nov 28, 2018 in Home Advice
Selling your home in the winter means paying careful attention to staging techniques. Why not take advantage of the drop in temperature (and perhaps a sheet of fresh snow) to help make your home feel warm and inviting? Be sure to notch up your furnace a few degrees and get the fireplace roaring to woo potential buyers.
1. Put your best foot forward
2...
These 15 Things Will Brighten Up Your Space
Posted on Nov 26, 2018 in Home Advice
The days are getting shorter and when sunlight is at a premium, it’s no surprise we want to maximize the brightness in our homes. If your space is starved for some essential vitamin D, try these tips that will make your rooms lighter and brighter.
1. Metallics
2. White Furnishings
3. Reflective Floors
4. Low-Slung Furniture
5. Mirrored Furniture
6. White...
7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Your Money On
Posted on Nov 14, 2018 in Home Advice
There are better ways to spend.
1. Contractor House Calls2. Extended Warranties
3. Flashy Feature Appliances
4. Budget Bulbs
5. Commercial Cleaning Supplies
6. A Storage Unit
7. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
House-Hunting Checklist: 10 Essentials to Bring on Your Search
Posted on Nov 06, 2018 in Home Advice
Embarking on a house hunt is a little like planning a wedding — both require insane attention to detail and lead to what we hope will be a satisfying long-term commitment. So grab that clipboard and channel your inner wedding planner: It’s time to get organized with these 10 take-along essentials for your search.
1. List of properties you plan to vi...
What you probably don’t know about renewing your mortgage
Posted on Nov 06, 2018 in Home Advice
Around half of Canada’s mortgages are up for renewal this year. If yours is one of them, you’d be justified for feeling blue.
You might actually be able to renew at a lower rate
You will probably pass the stress test
Variable rates are looking good
You can lock in a fixed rate four months in advance
