The weather had turned nice again, the winter is behind us (although if you’re reading this in Calgary today you may disagree with me about that!), and the season that marks the beginning of home improvements and renovations for many, has begun!
Homeowner’s Maintenance Schedule: Springtime Chores
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Inspecting and maintaining your home is one of the best ways to protect the money you’ve invested in it and now that it’s spring it’s a great time to start thinking about what should be done post-winter.
Renewing Your Mortgage: 4 Key Points
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a fantastic time to re-evaluate your options and for those of you that have mortgages coming up for renewal here are 4 key points that the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada recommends you keep in mind.
Factors To Consider When Picking A Neighbourhood
April 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
What factors should you consider when trying to narrow down the list of potential new neighbourhoods? Here are ten suggestions, hope they help!
TREB Report: March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their monthly Resale Housing Market Figures Report for March 2012. The numbers are again strong with prices up by 10.5% in comparison to March 2011.
Keeping Your Home Dry: 15 tips to protect your home from water damage
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
It’s April, and we all know about the showers that bring along those lovely May flowers. There is something else, something much more sinister, that these lovely showers bring along, and that is the rather unfortunate possibility of household damage due to water flooding, leaks and backups.
Picking a New Neighbourhood: Ranking of Toronto Secondary Schools
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It makes sense that many parents or parent’s to-be, when deciding on their next home, will take into consideration the quality of area schools. This report card is an excellent starting point as it ranks 718 secondary schools across Ontario, including many in Toronto.
A Quick Guide To Getting Your Home ‘Open House’ Ready
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Open houses will draw a variety of people to your property; including potential buyers, neighbours, and real estate agents. Whether planned for a few specific days or for individual appointments requested by agents, open houses are the key to selling so it is integral that you keep your house ready.
Want To Know The Value Of Your Home Renovation? Check out this calculator from the AIC
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Curious about the value of your upcoming home improvement project? Or what type of payback will you get from that $20,000 kitchen reno? Check out this interactive guide called RENOVA put together by The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC).
Choosing A Moving Company
March 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Moving is stressful at the best of times, and the process of trying to choose the right mover may be part of the reason. We’ve all heard the stories; items lost, stolen or broken; movers holding property ransom; charges far exceeding original quotes; or even stories that have the completion of the move days if not weeks late.