When looking for a place to call home, it’s easy to get sidetracked by thinking with your heart rather than your head. Although it takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression, a quick decision could lead to an unavoidable case of buyer’s remorse. In order to avoid this, we have listed a […]
More people than ever are working from home – if not full-time, then at least occasionally. This shift in working habits has many benefits, such as flexible working hours, no commute, and possibly a healthier work/life balance. However, it’s not all peachy, and home-based workers face numerous challenges. Here’s how you can create a comfortable home office […]
What’s more important when it comes to buying a home? The style and size of the house, or the neighbourhood that the home is in? We posed this question to our Pilon Real Estate Group Influencers to get their thoughts on what’s more important: style or location? Location Of course the debate between style or […]
If the tiny house craze has piqued your interest, but you don’t want to leave the city, you might be intrigued by the micro-condo concept. With more and more Canadians facing housing challenges both for reluctant renters and hopeful buyers, finding innovative housing solutions has a lot more people thinking inside the box. Shoebox housing, […]
There are many life situations that may lead you to consider selling your current home and moving into a smaller one: Kids leaving for university, cashing in on a retirement plan, or the pressure of property upkeep. Whichever reasons you’re facing, make sure you’ve really done your homework before making any decisions. Here’s a list […]
Neighbours are awesome. They are there for you when you need a cup of sugar, they provide entertainment for your kids allowing you to keep an eye on them from your kitchen window, and you can always count on them for a friendly greeting when out for an evening walk. However, the best neighbours come […]
As Canadians continue to struggle with high housing prices, the federal government has stepped in to help carry the weight of those hefty mortgage payments with the First Time Home Buyer Incentive. Trudeau has earmarked $1.25 billion in funding to the program over the next three years. The First Time Home Buyer Incentive took effect […]
Selling your property can be a stressful process. Sometimes it feels like you’re sailing against the wind. However, there are tricks to help you along the way. Knowing when to sell can have a huge impact on how much money you will get out of the deal and how long it will take for you to […]
Imagine walking through the front door of a home, and with each room you pass, you check off more and more boxes on your wish list until you realize this home has everything you have dreamed about and more. You can easily picture yourself getting the keys, and unlocking the door for the first time […]
As a potential new homeowner, we’re here to bring you back to the days of chalkboards and textbooks to remind you of the importance of doing your homework to help make the most of your real estate investment. By following these tips, you will have a deeper understanding of the different types of mortgages so […]