Real Estate Resource Articles

Windows – Repair or Replace?
In ancient times, windows were as common as doors in dwellings. But they were merely holes in a wall used to control the amount of

Using Paint to Enhance Your Home
One of the easiest, most cost-efficient ways of enhancing your home is with paint. With the advances made in paint over the past decade, there’s

Tips to Noise-Proof Your Home
Whether it is aircraft overhead, traffic on the street, a neighbour practicing the saxophone, or your own kids at play, often our homes are not

Get a Head Start on Spring
Spring is in the air and the busy gardening season is just around the corner. Not only can gardening be personally satisfying, but well-placed trees,

Does Your Home Need a Tune-Up?
Just like you take a car for regular tune ups to ensure it continues to run smoothly, your home also needs some special attention. There’s

Creating More Closet Space
For most people the ideal closet is the size of a room with ample space to hang clothing, lots of shelves to tuck and stash

Bathroom Makeovers
Today more and more homeowners are directing their energy and creativity towards redecorating the bathroom. Be it the family bath, or the master ensuite, the

Home Inspections
A home inspection prior to purchasing a home or condominium can bring peace of mind when you sign the sales contract. Knowing what to expect

Real Estate Terminology
The one thing about participating in the real estate market that confounds most consumers is the terminology and jargon that must be learned. But, as

Home Owners Primer
New homeowners often find there’s more to keeping up a house than cutting the grass and clearing snow from the driveway. Tools To start with,

Choosing the Right Neighborhood
When buying a home, the neighbourhood you select will not only play a pivotal role in your family’s life, but in the resale value of

Buying a home of your own
So you’ve decided you want to stop paying rent and buy your first home. You’re not alone. With interest rates at their lowest in decades,