How exciting! The home has been purchased; inspection is done, and the closing date is set. Now what? It can be overwhelming to think about the packing and moving, especially when there are some things to consider at the new home. Here is a list of 8 items to take care of before moving to […]
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Don’t let Electrical Nightmares Dash Your Kitchen Reno Dream
Electrical considerations are a must when it comes to planning a successful renovation project. Despite the fact that more than 25 per cent of electrical home fires are caused by faulty wiring and equipment, only 51 per cent of Ontarians are aware of the legal requirement to hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). A great […]
It’s time for spring cleaning!
It certainly wasn’t the longest, coldest or snowiest winter we’ve experienced in recent years but nonetheless, it’s exciting to see the temperature rising, trees budding and flowers blooming! Now that spring has arrived, homeowners are wise to take a few hours over the next couple weekends to tackle their spring cleaning – after all, it’s […]
Tips for tackling a long distance move
While moving is almost guaranteed to be a busy and somewhat stressful experience, moving a long distance has the potential for downright chaos. Here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your big move. Be selective when purging – Yes, you definitely will want to get rid of a lot of stuff, […]
New down payment rule now in effect
If you’re in the market for a new home this spring, a recent change to the rules surrounding insured mortgages might affect you. The new rule came into effect on February 15, 2016 and will affect buyers shopping for homes with price tags over $500,000. Homebuyers will now have to put at least a 10 […]