Home improvements increase your home enjoyment, but they also affect your home’s value. Adding or upgrading a deck or patio can yield a 50 to 75% return on investment at resale*! These tips will help you plan for your deck and patio improvement needs, with...
Best practices when purchasing an investment property, and what you need to know before you buy a home with an in-law suite or income apartment. Explore Our Available Investment Listings >How to purchase your first investment propertyThere are a number of benefits to buying a property and renting...
If you’re looking to add more space to your home without building up or out, look no further than your unfinished lower level. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, renovating this level of your home can give you a 50-75% return on your investment when...
Most kids love to dig in the dirt and play with water. Why not foster this natural curiosity to create a beautiful – and potentially edible - children’s garden. Creating a children’s garden is a great way for kids to build self-confidence, feel a sense...
Barrie has the bones to make it one of the province’s best places to invest, the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) says. Released Tuesday, the network’s Top Ontario Towns list ranks Kitchener/Cambridge as tops, followed by Hamilton, then Barrie. Orillia makes the list at number 11,...
The following information has been provided by Nicole Daoust, Senior Mortgage Specialist at RBC. For more information, please contact Nicole at 705-728-5832.Commission is my friend.As a borrower, you don’t typically compensate your broker. It’s lenders who shell out commissions and finder’s fees. A...
Here are 10 great tips to ensure your lawn is weed free, without using any chemicals! 1. PROPER FERTILIZATION: with a high slow release content, and a proper balance of nutrients for your specific soil and grass types. No, fertilizers are not all the same, and...
Whether you’re bringing home your new baby or preparing for guests with children, safety is of the utmost importance. Hazardous household items may be easily overlooked by an adult but can spark a child’s curiosity and have undesirable consequences. Start by seeing your home from...
As your start to think about spring cleaning, have you considered chemical free cleaning products? There are plenty of eco-friendly cleaners on the market, or you can simply make your own with household ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda, or lemon juice. Here are a...
With spring just around the corner, and many in our community with rooftops full of snow and large snow banks around our properties, here are a few tips to help facilitate the spring thaw.Check for leaks & drafts:Take a walk through your home paying close...
