Having lived in a number of homes and having raised a family, I am very familiar with the challenges of finding sufficient innovative storage solutions for my home. I have come up with some tips that I hope will help you feel more organized, be able to create space and beautify your home. Many of [...]
Real Estate Forecast and Stats for 2021 The world-wide pandemic has changed everyone’s lives and caused us to re-evaluate our values and our priorities. There has never been a more important time to truly appreciate our families and “home, sweet home.” Many people are highly motivated to find a larger, cleaner, more comfortable space, [...]
How can I possibly manage to buy a house before my present home is sold? Selling is stressful enough! How on earth can I buy and sell a house at the same time? I hear all the time that “I don’t want to sell until I find a new home.” This is great in theory [...]
Converting your basement into a rental suite is a great way to earn extra income. If you rarely use your basement, think of turning it into something profitable in the form of a mortgage helper. To create a basement apartment, there are several aspects you need to consider. This blog will take you from the [...]
According to the latest forecasts, residential sales are expected to recover in 2020. All regions in B.C. saw lower home sales in 2019. First of all, BCREA forecasted that every board will see considerable sales jumps in 2020. A province-wide increase of nearly 11 per cent is expected. Which would mean the sale of 82,700 [...]
The holiday season is almost here! The radio is playing our favorite Christmas carols. People are decorating and hanging their lights in preparation for all the joyful Christmas festivities with family and friends. Unfortunately, while we are happily decorating and adding to our Christmas lists of what to do and buy, there are burglars casing your [...]
The Government of Canada is offering a shared equity mortgage. This allows eligible first-time home buyers, with the minimum down payment for an insured mortgage, to apply to finance a portion of their home purchase. Therefore, first-time home buyers can reduce their monthly mortgage carrying costs. Specifics of the Loan The Government of Canada has [...]
I love to de-clutter! I almost never get the urge to purge! De-cluttering is freeing and exhilarating. Purging is a whole other thing! You're eliminating things, not just moving them around. Purging is a daunting task if you aren't experienced. Where to start? It is important to simplify your life as much as possible. It [...]
With the hot summer months ahead of us, drought in the Fraser Valley is a serious concern. It is imperative that we start to conserve water immediately. Most importantly, drought is a recurrent feature of climate change. Water shortages are bound to result from a deficiency of precipitation during the summer. The Provincial Technical Drought [...]
Understanding Strata when purchasing a condo is crucial .A Condo is defined as an individual home. It usually has a shared access, unlike townhomes which generally have their own private entrance. Condos are most popular as a starter home for young professionals, small families and singles. Condo living appeals to Seniors who are looking for [...]
