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Oct 12 2018
Posts tagged #homeownership
OREA Conference 2018 #OREALITY18
Mar 05 2018
Checking in from #OREALITY18 in Toronto! I’m proud to be representing the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington as a Board of Director and Committee Member. What a great few days at the Ontario Real Estate Association Conference, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel Day One, I took a Leadership Course, hosted by a bright, Realtor Amie […]
March Home Checklist
Mar 04 2018
Spring is in the Air! The sun has come out to play for longer, brightening our day’s, and our mood’s. Here are some Helpful Tips to Care for Your Home this March One Hour or Less: FOYER: Trade your Winter Hats and Gloves for an Umbrella Swap your Doormat for a Bright Coloured one KITCHEN: […]
January Home To Do List
Jan 03 2018
It’s a New Year! Time to start fresh… “Out with the old, in with the new!”. Cleaning your house will give you the energy and clear head space to start your year off positively. Make the most of this month and set yourself up for a dream inspired year! Things To Do in an Hour […]
8 Budget Friendly Ways to Cozy Up your Patio
Aug 30 2017
Houzz is an amazing resource for home decorating tips and trends. Here are some of their adorable, budget friendly ideas to make your Patio feel like HOME! Is your outdoor space more drab than fab but you don’t have the inclination (or budget) for a big makeover? Whether your space is […]
What Colour will Make you Money when you Sell?
Jun 02 2017
A $50 gallon of blue paint can result in a huge return on investment for homeowners, according to Zillow‘s 2017 Paint Colour Analysis study. Homes with bathrooms painted in a powder blue or periwinkle shade sold for an average of $5,400 more — the highest sales premium of all colors analyzed. When it comes […]
Household Budget Calculator
Sep 13 2016
Before you purchase a home, do your due diligence to find out if you can afford the monthly costs, alongside your living expenses Use this calculator to compare your income with your current or planned expenses and debt payments and see what kind of mortgage you can comfortably fit into your budget. Housing Mortgage (principal […]
Now that you’re a Homeowner
Jul 07 2016
Congratulations! You have purchase a property. Welcome to the joys and responsibilities of homeownership. CMHC provides us with some fantastic tips to guide you along the way. Refer back to them if you need to! Your Financial Responsibility Make Your Mortgage Payments on Time You can make your mortgage payments monthly, biweekly or weekly. But, […]
How To Tell if a Neighbourhood is Improving
Jul 04 2016
When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighbourhood – or, at least, in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if a particular area is improving? Here are some common indicators: Pride of ownership. Take a walk around the neighbourhood. Do you get […]
Spring Exterior Home Check Up
May 11 2016
The seasons can literally ‘weather’ your home. To ensure an continuous safe and sound home, be aware of the annual exterior maintenance, especially with all the temperature shifts here in Canada. Here are some things to look out for this Spring: Roof Do a visual inspection of your roof as well as you can. Try using binoculars! […]