HOW TO DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY SPENDING VERY LITTLE
You can deck your quarters for the holidays while saving your funds for home essentials that you’ll use well past December 25. Here’s how. We know the feeling — you want […]
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Lowball Offer Basics: 5 Things To Know
There are many scenarios where a lowball offer on a home can be a great buying strategy. You might find yourself in a buyer’s market, or face-to-face with a fixer-upper […]
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These Are The Most Popular Renovations of 2018, According to Scott McGillivray
I’ve been renovating homes for almost 20 years now, and every year, I see new trends emerging first hand. There are some home improvement trends I like, and others I […]
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10 Things Homeowners Should Do Before the Snow Falls
As winter inches closer, now’s the time to prepare by repairing your home. Repairs you make now will pay off tremendously in the future. Ensuring that your home’s cold-weather systems […]
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Luxury Report – Luxury Condo Market Soars, While Single-Detached Luxury Home Sales Fall Short
Sales of single-detached homes priced $1-2 million have declined in Toronto and Vancouver, down 35 per cent year-over-year, according to the 2018 RE/MAX Spotlight on Luxury Report. In contrast, the luxury […]
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Why Fall is the Ideal Season to Sell Your Home
Did you miss this year’s prime spring real-estate selling season? Not to worry. Fall is also an ideal time to sell your home, complete with its own set of specific […]
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Common Renovating Costs: Walls, Doors and Windows
WALLS Whether you’re knocking down old walls, erecting new ones or cosmetically altering existing walls, aesthetics matter. So before you pick up a paintbrush or attempt to hang that expensive pattern-happy wallpaper, consider calling […]
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7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive
Flip through the pages of your favourite design magazine and you’re bound to find photos of gorgeous home interiors that look expertly designed, perfectly curated and, well, expensive. But that […]
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10 Ways to Secure Your Home Before Travelling
If travelling is in the cards, make sure your home is secure before packing or printing your plane tickets. Peace of mind while on the road is worth a lot […]
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10 Sneaky Staging Tricks to Watch Out for When House Hunting
Staging should be about uncovering a home’s beauty, not hiding its flaws. And while most people are honest about the condition of their home, some people try to employ staging […]
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