7 resolutions that will make buying a home easier
Unless you’ve been living under the proverbial rock, you know prospective homebuyers are facing some new challenges if they’re on a quest to buy in 2018. Mortgage stress testing means the government is trying to keep you from getting
How to keep your home safe while away on holiday
You’re almost through your advent calendar, unless you skipped ahead and ate all the chocolate. Instead of counting down to Christmas, some of you may be counting down to the day you go away on holiday! During the days leading up to your
Green Ontario Fund helps you save money and fight climate change at home
The province of Ontario just announced the Green Ontario Fund, a new program to help you save money and fight climate change at home with rebates for energy-efficient renovations and upgrades. Buildings in Ontario generate nearly 25% of
Things you need to secure a mortgage
Starting January 1, 2018, all uninsured mortgages will have to undergo a stress test, meaning you need to be approved at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate. This news has many people scrambling to secure a mortgage before the end of the year,
Using wood accents to warm up your living space
Temperatures are starting to stay below zero! The winter months can often leave your living space feeling equally as cold. Heavier blankets is the obvious solution, but you can also warm things up with wood accents. Wood adds a natural feeling of
Tips for holiday hosting in a condo party room
It’s that time of year – you’re likely making plans with your family and friends, or trying to figure out whose turn it is to host this year’s holiday party or dinner. If you live in a condo, you may feel like
7 tips for listing your home during the holidays
The winter holidays may be the busiest shopping season of the year, but that certainly doesn’t hold true for real estate – while the crowds flock to the mall, they’re much less likely to hit your open house. Aspiring buyers tend
Why you need extra storage during the winter
Have you been putting off packing all your summer clothes into storage? Face it – the temperature has already dropped below zero and there’s a bunch of stuff you don’t need quick access to anymore, plus there’s a lot more winter
Why you should buy a new condo this winter
There are countless benefits to condo life but some are especially evident in the winter. As it begins to get colder and we start to anticipate the above-average snowfall in coming months, many homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area
How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
