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
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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
