Shopping for a new home should be fun, not tedious and overwhelming. Most people have a wish list for what features their new home will have and having a realistic handle on that certainly goes a long way to making the process smoother and the results that much better. Having…
10 Early Spring Gardening Chores
March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
With the beginning of spring-like weather many of us (in my household when I say ‘us’ I really mean my wife!) start to get antsy to begin in on another season of gardening. For those of you that are considering selling your home this spring, it is also a fantastic…
Getting Ready To Sell: Bathroom Staging Tips
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The bathroom isn’t far off the kitchen in importance when getting your home ready for selling. Dirty, grimy bathrooms are an instant turnoff for most buyers, and really doesn’t it make sense? If you are truly serious about selling your home, this is a room that you must get ready…
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
March 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Bank of Canada, not surprisingly, announced today that they will maintain the overnight rate at one per cent. The bank improved their outlook on the Canadian economy and noted that the global financial crisis has been stabilizing in the past few months. The news, however unsurprising, was met with…
6 Simple Tips For Home Insurance
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Insurance may seem complex to you but it doesn’t need to be. Last week I posted information on what insurance companies look at when calculating your policy, and a home insurance assessment checklist. This week I thought I would post just a few simple tips to remember when dealing with…
Toronto Neighbourhood Information: Interactive map from the City of Toronto
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Location, location, location! When purchasing a new home this is one of the more obvious factors that comes into consideration with most buyers. Factors such as crime rate, quality/proximity of education, social housing, health care facilities, daycare facilities, public transportation and many more, all come into play. Plus, of course,…
Home Maintenance: Tips to help prevent mold
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mold is a concern for many home owners. Not only can it damage materials making them stained, discoloured and eventually ruined, but mold can also lead to a variety of health issues. Depending on the type of mold, length and amount of exposure, effects can range from very minor to…
10 Tips For Staging Your Home
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
Home Insurance: The Assessment Checklist
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday I wrote about major factors that insurance companies look for when insuring your property. To make sure you have the proper coverage on your home your insurance professional will need to make sure that they have some additional information. The checklist below, provided by the Insurance Bureau of Canada,…
What Insurance Companies Look For When Insuring Your Home
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Before an insurance company can arrive at an appropriate premium for your property, it must first assess the likelihood that you will submit a claim. For the most part, the lower the risk (for example a well-maintained home with updated wiring and plumbing) the lower the insurance premium. Policies do…