Home Renovations – Getting the Biggest Bang for your Buck

There are lots of things that you can do to increase the value of your home – some of them very expensive. However, there are also some relatively simple and inexpensive improvements that you can do to increase your home’s value and improve its livability. Here are...

Home Shopping Checklist

Shopping for a new home can be a bewildering experience, especially if you look at a lot of properties. A simple home shopping checklist will help you to keep track of the pros and cons of each of the houses you view, and to remember key points about location,...

Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first house can be a daunting task. There are lots of things that you have to think about that you never had to worry about when you were a renter. There are a lot of steps, and so many decisions to make. There can also be surprises like extra costs that...

Flood Recovery

Flooding is the most common natural disaster that affects Canadian homes and businesses and can happen almost anywhere. A heavy rain, a broken water main, or a cracked toilet tank can all cause a home or business to flood. In light of the flooding that devastated...

Top 5 Ways to Show and Sell Your Home

I often run into realtors and clients who think selling a home is as easy as posting a listing on the Multiple Listing Systems (MLS) and the home will sell instantly. While having a listing on MLS is a great start, there are a few key items that you, as the home...