With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get your yard in shape for summer. Keep these landscaping trends (according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals) in mind as you get started. 1. Going Green (the colour) With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, now […]
Weekend DIY projects typically cost money. Plus, they often cost more than you think because, if you’re new to DIY, you make mistakes and then have to fix them! And while you’d probably love to go buy all the latest energy saving appliances, that’s often not in the budget. Even still, there are small things […]
The longer you live somewhere the more things start to pile up, and before you know it you might feel like you are living in an episode of Hoarders. But, not to worry, there are ways you can declutter and find extra space in your home without having to move. Make the space you already have work […]
One of the many benefits of owning a home is having the ability to sell it one day – hopefully for a healthy profit, which can then be leveraged to purchase a larger home, an investment or recreational property, or help finance your retirement. Once you decide that you’re ready to take the leap and list your home […]
Remodeling can cost thousands of dollars, which can take homeowners months or years to save. In the interim, how do you make improvements to rooms like bathrooms and kitchens? Instead of taking out loans for an expensive remodel, consider investing in a few of these less expensive remodeling alternatives: Refinish bathtub If you have a […]
If you are a homeowner and you decide to enter the market, you’re faced with a difficult question: Especially if you’ve never sold your home before. Do you buy your next home before selling? Or do you sell your current home before buying? We reached out to the #1 RE/MAX Team in Ottawa, the Pilon […]
Planning to buy a home? Sell a home? Perhaps you’re looking for the latest and greatest products to deck your home out in true style. Maybe you need some ideas and inspiration. There are lots of great reasons to visit a Home Show. Here are 10. Top 10 reasons to visit a home show 1. Learn […]
According to legend, if a groundhog named Wiarton Willie sees his shadow when released from his burrow on February 2, we can expect six more weeks of winter. I love a winter wonderland, but six more weeks? No, thank you! I’m hoping he’s not spooked by his shadow which means an early spring! If you’re […]
Buying a home is a big investment – likely the largest one you will ever make. The cost to buy a home should be carefully considered to avoid the risk of financial difficulty in the future. Since this decision has a large impact on your wallet, we want to take some time to explore the many costs […]
The National Association of Realtors conducted some research that solidifies what we already know: most people these days shop for homes online. If the listing doesn’t appeal to prospective purchasers in their initial online tour, they won’t waste their time seeing it in person. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure you’re making […]