Sitcoms That Set a Bar for Home Design
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/11814/1366/sitcoms-that-set-a-bar-for-home-design Sitcoms remain a TV staple even as we move towards streaming services like Netflix, Crave, and Disney+. Throughout the last half-century, we've watched these familiar home settings almost as much as we saw our own four walls. Our favourite sitcoms shared intimate moments of family life and…
Floored: Unique Flooring Solutions You Probably Never Considered
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/11716/1363/floored-unique-flooring-solutions-you-probably-never-considered Are you bored of hardwood floors? Are you looking to spice up your space with unique flooring, instead? Good flooring is like wearing a pair of great shoes—they can pull an outfit together, but sometimes, they are the outfit. If you're looking to make a statement with…
5 Reasons Winter is a Chill Time to Buy a House
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/11471/1362/5-reasons-winter-is-a-chill-time-to-buy-a-house Seasons come and go, as do houses on the market! Curb appeal, less competition and serious buyers are just some of the many benefits to listing your home in the winter. Surprisingly enough, the winter months may also be the most wonderful time of the year…to buy…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Outdoor Holiday Lights
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/11171/1367/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-outdoor-holiday-lights Whether you're looking to have yourself a merry little holiday or shamelessly trying to keep up with the Griswolds, there's no doubt a well-planned light display is a mainstay of the season. Holiday lights represent all that is jolly and bright—that is unless you find yourself tangled…
Preparing Your Home for Winter: A Checklist
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10990/1363/preparing-your-home-for-winter-a-checklist Summer's warmth is now a fading memory and the inescapable and important task of winterizing your home before the first big freeze looms. Luckily, we've created a checklist of many things to consider before that first snowfall with help from Jim Fisher, a general contractor with 50…
Why it’s time to move beyond one-size-fits-all financial planning
Retrieved from: https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/why-its-time-to-move-beyond-one-size-fits-all-financial-planning By Kate MacDonald For many, the concept of retirement brings both positive and negative feelings. At one end of the spectrum, retirement can be exciting, associated with independence, flexibility and freedom. On the other, it can create anxiety, brought on by the thought of the financial savings…
Passive Houses: Making Your Eco-Dreams a Reality
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10759/1363/passive-houses-making-your-eco-dreams-a-reality Passive houses are really anything but passive—the truth is, they're total powerhouses. They boast incredible energy efficiency, superb insulation and optimal temperature and comfort 12 months a year. With that being said, passive homes aren't very common in Canada yet, as our intensely varied climate presents challenges…
Designing with Neo Mint
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10632/1366/designing-with-neo-mint Foreseeing the future is never easy, but experts at the World's Global Style Network (WGSN) use social media, popular culture, data mining and street fashion to bring businesses the styles of tomorrow today. Gazing through a pastel-tinted crystal ball, the colour experts at WGSN declare Neo Mint…
7 Innovative Design Apps That Help with Home Projects
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10540/1363/7-innovative-design-apps-that-help-with-home-projects Whether you're renovating, redecorating or spatial planning—you know there's an app for that. We're taking a closer look at seven mobile apps that will give you a leg up on your next home project. Magicplan This is an app for everything from a brand new build to…
8 Eco-Friendly and Natural Tips to Make Your Home Smell Fantastic
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10475/1367/8-eco-friendly-and-natural-tips-to-make-your-home-smell-fantastic Everyone loves walking into a home that smells amazing. Unfortunately, many products, such as aerosol room sprays, plug-in units or wax melts, also come with questionable ingredients and unnecessary packaging. If you crave a wonderful smelling space in a more natural and earth-friendly way, it's never been…
The Sky’s the Limit: Guide to Skylights
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10378/1363/the-sky’s-the-limit-guide-to-skylights Why skylights? They're dramatic, they make spaces feel larger, create a strong connection with the outdoors and the natural light they provide is beneficial to both people and house plants. Skylights can be fairly easy to install with the help of a professional but, as with all…
4 reasons to consider buying a cottage this fall
Retrieved from: https://cottagelife.com/realestate/4-reasons-to-consider-buying-a-cottage-this-fall/ The trees are turning colour and cottage owners are starting to think about shutting down their cottages for the season. But for prospective cottage buyers, the change of seasons doesn’t mean it’s time to end your search for a vacation property. “Fall is another good time to…
10 Clever Hacks for Small Kitchens
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10346/1363/10-clever-hacks-for-small-kitchens 1. Ditch the fruit bowl Many people have the token fruit bowl—or basket—that takes up prime real estate on their counter. Try placing small bins inside a deep drawer to store fruit and vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated. Photo via Pinterest 2. Store on the…
Staging Techniques to Attract Better Buyers
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10270/1362/staging-techniques-to-attract-better-buyers Highlighting a space's best features and making it feel lived-in but also universally livable is in the details. You need potential buyers to see themselves in the space—knowing that it is staged—but still get drawn into the fantasy of making it their own. Staging is a proven…
How to Plan for Homeownership as a Millennial
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/10196/1362/how-to-plan-for-homeownership-as-a-millennial If you're a millennial considering buying your first home, congratulations! You're probably excited until you remember: houses are expensive and—, regardless of your current financial situation—you'll likely need to save money to afford one. This can be intimidating for anyone but, according to a recent survey, millennials…
13 Canadian day trips for busy real estate professionals
Retrieved from: https://www.creacafe.ca/13-canadian-day-trips-for-busy-real-estate-professionals/ The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, but you have three upcoming showings, fifteen unread emails and an ever-growing to-do list. While a career in real estate can be busy; often working evenings and weekends, it’s important to take some time for yourself. We’ve compiled a…
10 questions every first-time cottage buyer should ask
Article retrieved from: https://cottagelife.com/realestate/10-questions-every-first-time-cottage-buyer-should-ask/ When you’re a first-time cottage buyer, it’s easy to fall in love with an oh-wow view or that incredible wraparound screened porch—and we all know that love can make you reckless. To make sure that your head agrees with your heart, here are some cottage issues…
How To Get a Construction Mortgage Loan to Build Your Dream Home
Retrieved from: https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/9974/1362/how-to-get-a-construction-mortgage-loan-to-build-your-dream-home For most, the fantasy of building a dream home is just that—a fantasy: the perfectly styled gourmet kitchen, the shower big enough to fit an elephant and every tiny detail carefully considered to be exactly what you want. As a trained architect, it haunts me that at…
Not all superheroes wear capes: REALTORS® to the rescue after real estate nightmares
Retrieved from: https://www.creacafe.ca/not-all-superheroes-wear-capes-realtors-to-the-rescue-after-real-estate-nightmares/ In 2017, Heather Spidell and her husband, Danny, were looking to downsize. The plan was to sell their home in the suburbs of Halifax and build their dream home on the ocean. After talking with some friends who had sold homes without the aid of a professional,…
Bare Minimum: The Secrets Behind Nude Interior Design
Jules Torti Jules Torti is the Editor-in-Chief of Harrowsmith magazine. She has been published in The Vancouver Sun, Globe & Mail, the Matador Network and is a columnist for Massage ... View All Contributors There's no need to blush when discussing nude interior design. It seemed appropriate to shine a…
