Saving up for your first home can seem as daunting as climbing Mount Everest to many young professionals. While the amount needed might appear intimidating at first glance, we assure you that it’s more than doable if you save slowly but surely and treat it as an eventual goal instead of something that has to…
There are a few appliances in our homes that get a lot of frequent use but, as a result, can often take a real beating. You may not think about it but your oven, dishwasher and washing machine need frequent deep cleans to keep them running in tip top condition. Here are a few simple…
7 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean When You Have Pets We all love our furry four-legged family members! However, we don’t always love the dirt, smell and mess they make in our homes. Whether you are planning to sell your home or you simply don’t want it to be immediately obvious to all…
Is your stock of cleaning supplies getting low? Skip the cleaning cabinet and head to your garage! Some of the same products you use on your car can also work wonders inside your home. Here are five car cleaning products that work double duty: Windshield squeegee You use your windshield squeegee to…
New Year, Fresh Start: How to Declutter Your Home in 2018 The start of a new year is always a great time to make a change! Many people feel invigorated after the holidays and enter the new year ready to try something new. In the depths of winter, we often spend a lot…
How to Host a Stress-Free Holiday The holiday season means spending time with family, eating delicious food, and overindulging in sweet treats and mulled wine! If you are planning to host an event this festive season, whether it’s a cocktail party with friends or a full Christmas dinner, you want everything to go smoothly.…
It’s almost that time of year when the little ghoulies and goblins will be running amok in your neighbourhood, ringing your doorbell and yelling, “trick or treat!” Halloween tends to be one of those holidays that people either love or hate. If you enjoy getting dressed up in a costume and handing out candy to…
Many young couples searching for their first home often do so with the idea that they will one day raise a family there. You may be envisioning children running about the place, laughing and getting into mischief. Unfortunately, you can’t be watching them every minute of the day, and if your home is not properly…
With real estate prices soaring in recent years, it is increasingly harder for first time homebuyers to get their foot on the property ladder. After countless hours spent saving for a down payment, searching for properties, and finally moving house, you want to make sure that when you are eventually ready to sell, the property…
The holidays are not necessarily the most popular time to sell a home in Ottawa, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, some Realtors® argue that the limited market inventory during the holidays can increase the visibility of the properties that remain on the market. Moreover, if one thing is certain – it…