May 8, 2024 | BLOG, Home Maintenance, News
What is a cocktail pool? For those homeowners who aren’t quite ready to commit to a full-sized pool, a petite plunge pool (or swim spa) is the answer. In a small yard, it’s just the right size for a quick dunk and looks just as dreamy as their larger counterparts....
Apr 10, 2022 | BLOG, Home Maintenance, Selling, tips
How a new exterior paint color can boost the curb appeal of your home by Kandace Gallant on 23 Mar 2022 If you’re looking to sell your house and make the most out of the sale, you can do so by boosting the exterior’s curb appeal. This can be done in a few different...
Apr 9, 2022 | BLOG, Buying, Home Maintenance, Real Estate Market Stats
The first warm days are upon us and with a few announcements from the Bank of Canada about interest rate increases, the spring market across Canada is seeing an uptick of listings, which is a welcome sight to buyers who have been waiting in the wings. Here in Southern...
Dec 29, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance, tips
10 Home Design Trends That Are Leaving in 2022 bySARAH LYON published 2 DAYS AGO Credit: Artazum/Shutterstock A new year is always time for a fresh start — and yes, that’s most definitely the case when it comes to home design trends. For better or for worse, not every...
Aug 27, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
By Neil Sharma The only thing worse than the cost of repairing water damage to homes is knowing that it was preventable. Upon buying a new home, purchasers should determine whether or not the home is waterproofed, and if it isn’t, it should be one of the first things...
Apr 27, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
Pandemic living has changed the way Canadians think about renovations: more than half of us renovated our homes last year for living there. Only 16 per cent of us renovated specifically to increase our home’s market value. Still, nearly 60 per cent of the Canadians...
Apr 15, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance, Real Estate Market Stats
Article by Neil Sharma Canada’s housing market caught fire in mid-2020 and that spurred more than half of the country’s homeowners to renovate their existing abodes either to remain in place or to sell, says a new report from A Leading Real Estate Firm. The 2021...
Jan 6, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
Here are six home improvements that are not only attractive to homebuyers today but that will yield the highest return when you are ready to sell. Energy Efficient Upgrades Upgrading your insulation or replacing your doors and windows with more energy efficient...
Mar 22, 2020 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
Be Prepared For Possible Water DamageThis post is originally from The Co-Operators Insurance E-Alert and I’m sharing these great tips!During spring, rising temperatures, rainfall and melting snow could cause water damage to your property. Strong winds are also a...
