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How to Get Ready for an Appraisal in a Few Easy Steps

Most of us have a few ideas about getting an appraisal of our home. Did you know that you really should be prepared before the appraiser walks in the door? Here’s how! Whether you are getting your home for sale or refinancing, you will probably need an appraiser for...

Best Kept Secrets of Decluttering Your Kitchen

Getting your home prepped usually starts with decluttering. What happens if you have decluttered, and your home still looks too busy? Your kitchen is one of the most essential areas of the home and often can be a dealbreaker when selling your home – especially if it...

To DIY or Not? That is the Question

With cooler weather coming on the horizon folks often think of doing some do-it-yourself or DIY projects. Perhaps things around the home have been put on the back burner during the summer and now is the time to invest in some renovations. Perhaps you may want to put...

New Stress Test Have You Worried? We Got You Covered!

New rules have come into effect June 1 to try to cool down a very hot real estate market. Uninsured mortgages will now be either at the mortgage contract rate plus two per cent or 5.25 per cent — whichever one is greater. This currently applies to uninsured mortgages....

Sustainable Home Renovations – Get Eco Ready!

We have been spending more time at home and the more we look around, the more we notice things we could update! Little changes can mean so much to your home and it will help with resale value too. What are eco-friendly renovations and how can they be used in your...

Are You Blind to Issues in your Home?

When we are asked to view a home, often there may be issues in the home that the seller is not aware of. If you live in your home for many years, you may be used to your older carpeting, worn hardwood, or wallpapered rooms. However, to sell a home, you need to appeal...