Falling in love with a home is easy. The light, the layout, the backyard; it’s the emotional things that sell you on a property. The heating and cooling system? Almost nobody tours a house thinking about the furnace. Yet it’s an expensive mechanical system to replace, and a common source of unwelcome and costly surprises […]
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Top 5 reasons storage units may not be worth it
When prepping your home for a sale, storage units seem like a perfect temporary fix. You need a clutter-free space to show off your home’s potential, so you pack away the excess – more room, less stress… In theory, at least. Real estate agents see this play out constantly: temporary storage fees quietly become long-term […]
Buying a home in a wildfire-prone area: What every buyer should know
Many of Canada’s most desirable communities are located near forests, grasslands and natural landscapes. Mountain towns, lakefront communities and rural properties offer access to nature, scenic views and outdoor recreation, but they may also face an increased risk of wildfire. As wildfire activity has become more frequent across parts of the country, buyers are placing […]
How to enhance your home’s curb appeal on a budget
The exterior of a home shapes every impression that follows. Whether you are preparing to sell, thinking about resale a few years out, or simply want a home you feel good returning to, improving curb appeal does not necessarily require a significant investment. The most effective changes are achievable over a weekend, without a contractor, […]
Trade tensions, election uncertainty cool Canada’s housing market
A late spring rebound offered encouraging signs of improvement in Canada’s housing market following a slower start to the year. However, stalled trade talks and ongoing economic uncertainty continued to weigh on buyer confidence throughout the summer, keeping many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines and limiting sales activity. These conditions have carried into the fall, […]