Storing Your Stuff: Short-Term Storage Solutions

Storing Your Stuff: Short-Term Storage Solutions

When listing or renovating your home, you may need to move some of your belongings into storage. Aside from the homes of friends and family, you can also choose to use self-storage facilities, portable storage containers, and storage in transit (movers move stuff to...
Freeze the Stress: Winter Moving Tips

Freeze the Stress: Winter Moving Tips

Getting ready to move this winter? While it may not be as easy a move as in other seasons, with a little preparation you can accomplish a move that goes off without a hitch. For some helpful tips, read on. • Be prepared to be flexible – Check the weather in the days...
New Age Living: Granny Pods

New Age Living: Granny Pods

What do you get when you have an onslaught of aging baby boomers, an affordability crisis, and a housing shortage? Granny pods – also known as guest suites, in-law suites, or accessory dwelling units. They are tiny homes that are either separate or attached to an...
Refinancing 101

Refinancing 101

Refinancing your mortgage is when you replace your existing mortgage agreement with a different one. While the most common reason to refinance your mortgage is to take advantage of significantly lower interest rates to lower your monthly payment, it’s not the only...
Before You Make a Move: Weighing It All Out

Before You Make a Move: Weighing It All Out

Deciding when to move can be a tough decision. If you are thinking about moving, consider the following: • Length of time living in your next home – Would you be there long enough to recoup the initial costs of moving, such as the down payment, closing fees, and...
Setting the Mood With Color: Home Buyer Psychology

Setting the Mood With Color: Home Buyer Psychology

When selling your home, it’s helpful to consider the effects color could have on potential buyers. Here are some tips to consider when choosing colors: Neutrals – Some of the colors that fall under this category include shades of white, grey, and brown. They promote...
Out-of-the-Box Homes

Out-of-the-Box Homes

With housing costs at unaffordable levels for many, some people are turning to alternative homes. Here’s a breakdown of some of the other options out there: Tiny living – If you can compromise on space, there are tiny homes (approx. 120 to 500 sq. ft.), some of which...
Virtual Staging: Dos and Don’ts

Virtual Staging: Dos and Don’ts

It’s well-documented that staged properties tend to sell faster and for more and can either be done traditionally or virtually. So, what are some reasons you might use virtual staging? Virtual staging makes sense for properties that are vacant, pre-construction, have...
Bidding War Battles: How To Come Out Victorious

Bidding War Battles: How To Come Out Victorious

It happens. Desirable home. Desirable neighbourhood. Multiple buyers with offers. It can be a recipe for a bidding war. So, what do you do if you have your heart set on a home that other people want too? • Show them the cash – According to a report by Redfin, cash...
The Power of Scent

The Power of Scent

Over time, you can become so accustomed to the smell of your home that you may not think twice about it. But when a potential buyer first walks into your home, one of the very first things noticeable to them is the smell. So, you want it to be a good one. To keep...
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