Selling your home can be intimidating, especially if your property is more than a decade old. Tastes are always changing, and many homeowners think they will need to make major changes to attract a buyer. While installing a brand new bathroom or updating your kitchen might indeed be effective, you do not have to spend...Read More

When you find the house you love and want to purchase, if there is something you want included in the purchase, tell your agent. Be prepared to pay an additional amount for anything the seller did not include in the purchase price. 1) AppliancesNot all home purchases include major appliances. if you want the expensive...Read More

You’ve made that momentous decision to buy a home. Your credit score is good, your employment is steady, you’re debt-free and you’ve even saved up enough money to cover a down payment as well as some of the other costs associated with buying a home, such as the home inspection fees and closing costs. However,...Read More

Whether you are preparing your home for sale or just trying to gain a little sanity it’s great to declutter your home. From saving space to sparing time and reducing stress, decluttering can make every part of your day a little easier. But going into a decluttering session once every few months isn’t enough if...Read More

Enjoying your backyard in the summer months is a treat if you have been cooped up indoors during the cold and wet months. Here are four ways you can spruce up your yard and make it a summer haven. 1. Clean your outdoor furnitureAfter months of not being used and sitting around collecting dust and...Read More

If you’re thinking of renovating your home, you’re in good company. According to Toronto-based real estate consultants Altus Group, Canadians spent a record $67.8 billion in home renovation in 2014 – an increase of 2.7% from 2013. While many homeowners are opting for major home alterations, there are many things you can do to update...Read More

If you’re planning on investing in real estate, then you’re going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, whereas a new home is a house that has just been constructed and has never been lived...Read More

As you grow older, your needs will start to change.  One of the main things that you may want to consider altering is your accommodation or property.  But how do you know when it is time to downsize your home?  If you’re approaching retirement age, keep reading and see if any of these signs apply...Read More

When you are shopping for an investment property you should make some of the same assessment criteria important that you would use if you were buying the property for yourself. A nice home in a good location will usually be safer, cleaner, and have better access to amenities. This will make the home more comfortable,...Read More

Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in others. If you are thinking about buying a home, there are a number of questions you need to ask...Read More