Noisy Neighbours Bug Us More Now than 10 Years Ago!
Posted on Jul 15, 2019
Here’s something to consider when planning end-of-summer backyard gatherings:
an increasing number of Canadians don’t like noisy parties.
While this may seem, well, not particularly newsworthy, a recent Statistic Canada survey on victimization reports that more people found noise to be a problem in their neighbourhoods in 2014 than in 2004.
The surv...
Happy at Home? You Must Have a Big Screen TV!
Posted on Jul 12, 2019
There really is no place like home for most of us.
According to a recent survey by Houzz, an online platform that provides resources for home design and renovation, the majority of homeowners say a comfortable home is key to their happiness.
Top of the list of things at home that make them happy are large windows and comfy furniture.
Great, but tho...
Which Comes First... The Buy or the Sell?
Posted on Jun 21, 2019
When a hermit crab decides it’s time for a new home, it scopes out a new shell before vacating its current accommodation.
But for homeowners, the process is not so easy.
Whether you buy a new home before selling your current one – or the other way around – the choice of what to do first comes down to which option makes you the most comfortable.
Bot...
Ask the Agent: This Months Question
Posted on Jun 10, 2019
What household hazards should we look for when viewing a home?
By looking for the household hazards before you buy, you can save yourself a ton of headaches, not to mention cash.
Mold – High amounts of mold spores can lead to respiratory problems. But you can easily identify it and ensure it’s dealt with before you move in.
Note areas where mold coul...
Closing Costs: It's about more than your down payment
Posted on Jun 04, 2019
The first step in buying a home is deciding on a budget.
How much house can you afford? Within what price range will you shop?
A down payment is, unfortunately, only one part of that budget.
To correctly determine the affordability of a home, it’s essential that prospective buyers consider the costs that arise at the time of closing.
Closing costs va...
Gardening Can Be a Bed of Roses. Try These Tips
Posted on May 28, 2019
Dreaming of a bed of roses or rows of tasty tomato plants is easy; the reality may feel like a nightmare, particularly to first-timers.
If you’re planning on seeing whether your thumb is green this summer, note that gardeners are just as varied as gardens, and even those who grew up surrounded by high-rise buildings can nurture something from a plo...