It should come as no surprise that buying an upscale home is a major life event and brings with it all the emotions that major life events do: from anxiety, to a sense of overwhelm, to elation when everything goes through. The good news? Many have successfully gone through the process, and you can too! […]

Staging is all the rage these days. Having a professional touch added to your home as you prep it to sell or rent seems like a no brainer, but how do the numbers really stack up? After all, in Canada, staging can run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars for a consult to an actual […]

For most Canadian buyers, stockpiling money for a deposit means budgeting. And while living frugally can be a great way to save up some much-needed cash, not everybody is excited about the idea of cutting luxuries or splurges out of their day-to-day spending. Here’s how to stick to a saving-friendly regime while still enjoying life. […]

While a home inspection is always ideal and recommended before buying a home, there are times—particularly in highly competitive markets like Vancouver and Toronto, where a conditional offer upon home inspection just isn’t possible due to bidding wars. In this case, what’s a buyer to do? You will have to rely on visual cues or […]

Purchasing a home might mean some lifestyle changes for you and your family. Before jumping in with both feet, ask yourself these questions or discuss them with your real estate agent. How might your family change in the next few years?When shopping for a property, it pays to think about your needs now, as well […]

Whether you’ve just moved into your luxury home or you’re planning to sell and want to stage it as optimally as possible, there are a lot of elements to consider. We’ve all seen luxury homes so terribly decorated that they did little justice to the home’s stately architecture or premium finishes. Don’t let that be […]

Buying your first home is one of the largest financial decisions (and investments) you will ever make. It’s a smart move to get out of the rental world if you can and start putting that money toward your own property, but it’s also only smart if you are financially truly ready for it. Here’s how […]

Most Canadians dream of being able to afford the home of their dreams one day. With a bit of forethought and planning, you may be able to make that dream come true sooner than you think. Have a look at these wise money decisions that you can implement now so that you can get your […]

When you learn about all the amazing places there are to explore right here at home, you might just want to put your passport back into the drawer. For less than $1,000, you can recharge your batteries and escape from your day-to-day routine in these six destinations: Banff, AlbertaPeople from all over the world make […]

Deciding on the best price to list your home at is a tricky thing. Many factors come into play, and these can change depending on the time of year, or countless other reasons. That’s why it’s beneficial to have a real estate professional to help you figure it out. Here’s what you need to be […]

Thanks to Canada’s housing boom, many new homeowners end up buying a new-build—a home or condo they’ve either bought from floorplans or after it has just been finished. And while a brand-new space with shiny floors and never-used appliances has a certain kind of appeal, there are certain shortcuts you should watch out for. Cheap […]

Picking a real estate agent in Canada can seem like an impossible task. Last year, the Canadian Real Estate Board counted 120,000 licensed agents, a figure that only continues to grow. With agents everywhere, how do you choose? How do you make sure you’re working with someone who will get you where you need to […]

In decades past, some people opted to invest the money they had saved for a down payment and benefit from the hassle-free and lower-cost option of renting. Today, however, rental rates in some Canadian cities have risen so much that they’re almost as much as a mortgage payment itself. So how do you decide when […]

You might be flipping a starter home or downsizing as empty nesters. Whatever the case may be, if you have recently made the decision to sell your home, you are probably overwhelmed by the amount of information there is to learn before your home is actually put on the market. That’s why your real estate […]

Your family home is where you’ve made lifelong memories to cherish forever. The fact is, though, that when Canadians reach an age at which they’re set to retire and their kids have flown the coop, they may be thinking their home is just too much for them. Making the decision to move to a smaller […]

Saving for a down payment is no easy feat—it’s likely the largest sum of money you will need to pay out at one time, and the largest investment you will ever buy. It may seem impossible to save enough for a down payment in any of Canada’s largest cities, but if you make it your […]

Particularly for millennials, many of whom are renting or living with their parents far longer into adulthood than past generations, homeownership is a dream come true. For many young adults, it seems like an impossible goal—but more and more millennials are successfully securing mortgages. However, making the transition from renting to owning is not a […]

Marketing your home positively is a mish-mash of many things; however, studies have shown that Canadians respond to certain words more readily than they do to others. Not only can using the right words help you sell quicker, it may also help you sell for more money. When you and your REALTOR® sit down to […]

Whether you want to give your kitchen a luxury upgrade by gutting it before you sell, or you just purchased an older home and want to bring it into the 21st century, designing the kitchen layout will be critical. It’s one of the most well-used rooms in any house and can really make or break the […]

Browsing open houses can be a great way to see what’s on the market or to see a home up close and personal before you consider making an offer. That being said, it’s easy to get distracted by gorgeous staging or expensive furniture, or even just the excitement of being there. Make sure you watch […]