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…
Buying in the Ottawa’s Best School Zones Every September when the kids head back to school, parents are faced with the reality of how where they live in Ottawa impacts their child’s education, their own commuting schedule, and their overall sense of community. One local mother explains how important it is that her family…
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…
Buying your first home is a huge and happy milestone, and one that you may have been looking forward to for a very long time. But, despite the excitement, the real estate market can be a difficult one to traverse, and first-time buyers may find themselves overwhelmed by the process. Buying your first home is…
Five Tips for Moving This Summer The summer heat is upon us and unless you have air conditioning and a cold drink in hand, you may find yourself moving slower than usual, regardless of the task at hand. Today’s blog post is designed for those of you who are preparing to move into a…
5 Tips for Selling Your Home This Spring Spring is renowned as the best time to list and buy a home in Canada, and this year, when the real estate market in Ontario is at its hottest, there are plenty of reasons to get your home ready for a fast spring sale. Here are…
The First Time Homebuyer’s Dilemma: House vs. Condo The decision to purchase your first home is a big one. In fact, for most people, it is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. While investing your first time homebuyer savings into a house has often been the default option, investing in a condominium…