How a Fresh Coat of Interior Paint Can Add Value To Your Home
Posted on Aug 06, 2025
Planning a home update without spending a fortune? A fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to transform your space. In fact, a recent REMAX online survey found that 43% of respondents said their main reason for painting their new home was to refresh outdated colours, while 29% did so to reflect their personal style. It...
What Is a Condo Special Assessment?
Posted on Jul 21, 2025
Understanding Condo Special Assessments in Canada
Over the past year, special assessments in condominiums have become increasingly common across the country—from Calgary to Toronto. This trend has left many condo owners facing unexpected and significant expenses, sometimes forcing them to sell their units below market value just to cover the costs...
Boosting Your Home’s Curb Appeal for a Summer Sale
Posted on Jun 30, 2025
The way your home looks from the street—including the landscaping, paintwork, and overall vibe—signals to potential buyers what they might find inside. If the exterior looks neglected or outdated, buyers might not bother to check out the inside, even if it’s beautifully updated. A well-maintained exterior not only invites buyers to look further but...
5 Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling
Posted on Jun 18, 2025
The Top Five Reasons Houses Don’t Sell
Home sellers have two main objectives: to sell quickly and for the highest price. That hasn’t been difficult to achieve over the past ten years, with market conditions favouring sellers due to high demand, low interest rates, and an ongoing housing supply shortage in many Canadian cities. Despite this perfect s...
Canada’s Weirdest Homeowner Laws
Posted on May 30, 2025
If you’re a homeowner in Canada, you may or may not be aware of the multitude of municipal laws related to what you can and can’t do on your property. In fact, if you’ve done any research on the subject – unless you’ve scoped out your local municipality’s website or visited a government office in person – you’ve likely come across many more myths t...
How to Know When to Be Patient (Or Call It Quits) When Buying or Selling
Posted on May 16, 2025
We’ve all been there. Standing in a long line at a busy coffee shop, stomach rumbling as you wait for a table at a popular restaurant, or holding on the phone as elevator music plays endlessly. You glance at your watch, shift from foot to foot, and start to wonder if it’s worth the wait. The line inches forward, and you weigh your options.
Maybe you...
