Comments on living as they relate to the housing/real estate market

2018 Design Trends

The app Houzz is one of our favourite places to search for what’s new and trending in homes. They have great articles and a myriad of photos – so the perfect place to go for inspiration. Of course, we also have a number of wonderful stagers with interior design backgrounds that we work with – […]

Posted in Home Renovation, Living

Lakeshore Reconstruction Project in Downtown Oakville

Planning on travelling in the downtown Oakville area? Here are some recent street changes/closures the Town of Oakville has implemented as part of the Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape project. Lakeshore_Notice

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Tips for Toronto Living

Check out this short and informative video from the Toronto Real Estate Board for some useful tips. Toronto Living – Homeowners Kit for Energy Ideas and Savings

Posted in Home Finance, Home Maintenance, Living

Getting Organized!

Spring is a time for cleaning and organization. If you are not already signed up on the Houzz app, then here is a great recent post about tips for making the most of a walk-in closet. Happy reading! Custom Closet Design – 7 Rules to Follow

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Knowledge is Power…

Knowledge is power. Knowledge shared is power multiplied. We want to share some facts with you that have to do with the single greatest investment that you will ever make – your ‘real property’ At a recent seminar, we learned that the most litigious matters today DO NOT deal with personal injury, but rather with […]

Posted in Buying and Selling, Home Renovation, Living, New construction

Country Living – Reducing the Risk of a Barnfire

Some good information courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture, via the Ontario newsroom. This is especially important, as loss due to fire can be financially and emotionally devastating. Some of the recommended best practices include: Hiring a qualified professional to assess all farm buildings Getting all electrical equipment inspected yearly by a licensed contractor Only using CSA […]

Posted in Home Maintenance, Living