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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
May 10 2016
In the event of an emergency at home, one of the first things you will need to find quickly will be important phone numbers. These numbers are very easily forgotten in the chaos of a situation! Rather than frantically searching stacks of papers or googling online, keeping them all in an easy to reach location […]
May 09 2016
Are you prepared for an emergency? A weather-related emergency or disaster can occur any time. While they may be difficult to predict, it is possible to prepare. In fact, the more prepared you are, the more comfortable you’ll be when putting your plan into action. Here we will offer you tips on how to create […]
Apr 11 2016
New Record Set for Month of March The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1,482 sales were processed through the RAHB Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System in March, a new record for the month. Sales were 6.8 per cent higher than the same month last year and 15.2 per cent higher than the 10-year average. […]
