Five Things to Know Before You Renovate

Five Things to Know Before You Renovate

Renovating your space can be a big project! Before you get started, we have put together a list of the five most important things you need to know before you fix your home:Know Your End Goal: Before starting your renovation, it is important to know what your end goal...
Determine Your Monthly Budget

Determine Your Monthly Budget

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when thinking about your finances, especially if you are saddled with debt. The best way to determine your monthly budget is to start by recording your total monthly income for the family and your total monthly expenses. To make...
Tips for Social Distancing & Staying Safe From Home

Tips for Social Distancing & Staying Safe From Home

This is currently the motto for Canadians who are working hard across the country to combat COVID-19 by staying home – including your mortgage brokers! While social distancing of this magnitude has never occurred previously, it is important to understand that we...
Some Post Holiday Tips

Some Post Holiday Tips

If your holiday is just not complete without a live tree, the Government of Canada has a few tips to keep the danger at bay.Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its...
Pride In Ownership Can Pay Off

Pride In Ownership Can Pay Off

Any prospective home-buyer knows this situation well. You’re set up for a viewing but when you get there the property condition is less than ideal. Maybe the counters are cluttered, the kitchen sink stacked with dishes, or the basement hiding its full potential...
Winter Homeowner Tips

Winter Homeowner Tips

Let the heat reach you: Dust or vacuum radiators, baseboard heaters and furnace duct openings often and keep them free from obstructions such as furniture, carpets and drapes. Replace/Clean Furnace Filters: Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month...