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Stress-Free Moving: Tips for a Smooth Transition on Closing Day

One of the most stressful times in a family’s life is moving. The packing, living out of boxes, calling utility suppliers for hook-ups, insurance, change

Rental Contracts and Your Home’s Resale Value

I recently received an email from a past client who posed the question, “What would you tell a client about renting a furnace/air conditioner vs.

18 Tips for Saving that Elusive Downpayment

If you show money the respect it deserves today, and carry it through in all your actions, then one day, when you can no longer

Factors to Consider When Buying a Home With Solar Panels

With the cost of home ownership higher than it has been in years, finding opportunities to save money or offset these costs is a high

Buying Out Your Spouse in Today’s Market

A couple of years ago I wrote a series of posts on DivorceHaven.ca about what to do with the marital home in a divorce. In

The Bank of Grandma and Grandpa

As grandparents to nine, my husband and I have been enjoying the company of several of our youngest grandchildren lately. From newborn to age 14,

Home Appraisal vs. Opinion of Value

Last year, I wrote an article about the difference between a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – commonly promoted as “free home evaluations” – and the

Thinking of Selling? Read this First.

Or Mistakes to Avoid if You are Thinking of Selling In today’s seller’s market with multiple offers and “sold over asking” seemingly the norm, homeowners

Why It’s Best to Use a Local Agent

You have an agent you like and trust, but what happens if you decide to move to a new city or locale outside of that

Paying It Forward

Years ago, when I was going through my first divorce, I was lost. I had just left my husband of 17 years, and a Stepford

What is Rent-to-Own and is it Right for Me?

With bidding wars and skyrocketing house prices, home ownership can feel like a distant dream for many. And for those with little or no credit

Opinion of Value – What is it?

What is your home worth? Do a search online and you will be flooded with real estate sites that offer “free home evaluations”, “Opinions of

Will Real Estate Become a Playground Only for the Rich?

Housing affordability is at crisis proportions across the country I had a conversation with my father recently about the real estate market. He firmly believes

Community Heroes

“The person who helps others simply because it should or must be done and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without

How to Improve your Chances in a Multiple Offer Situation

LET THE HOUSE HUNTING BEGIN! Whether buying your first home or your last, navigating a strong seller’s market like the current one can be challenging.