Seven Ways to Save On Supplies for your Reno!

A Feng Shui bedroom, a retro bathroom, a cottage kitchen; there’s so many creative ways to perk up the look of your home.  But if the costs of your next home reno just aren’t adding up for you, it’s time to get equally creative with ways to save, and...
Survival De-Stressing for the Holidays

Survival De-Stressing for the Holidays

As we zoom in on Christmas week (and day!) most of us get so stressed out with all the extra demands on our time and resources that sometimes there is NO joy in this joyous time. But, we’ve found that with a little extra planning, you’ll have more of a...

The Facts Of (Real Estate) Life

It is perhaps the greatest story every NOT told to home sellers, which accounts in a large measure to the thickness of most MLS books, the frustration level of most owners therein and the popularity of antacids amongst real estate practitioners. For reasons (make that...

The Art of being a Landlord

Have you ever thought of becoming a Landlord??  There is lots to consider if you are thinking about repurposing your home (principal residence) or purchasing a rental property. With the many clients we work with each day, we have found that emloyement opportunities...

Acquiring the ‘Down Payment’

With the changes in the rules for ‘down payment’ for your mortgage,  saving 20% for a down payment can seem daunting indeed.  As with most purchases in your life, you can make things more manageable for yourself by creating a budget.  Once you’ve properly structured...