23 Oct

Best Home Features for Pets

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Best Home Features for Pets. Creating a pet-friendly home involves considering the comfort, safety, and well-being of your furry friends. Here are some features to consider: Durable Flooring: Choose scratch-resistant and easy-to-clean flooring like hardwood, laminate, or more durable tile options. Avoid carpets if possible, or choose pet-friendly carpeting that’s stain-resistant. Pet-Friendly Fabrics: Choose furniture and upholstery […]

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21 Oct

Smart Ways to Cut Your Energy Costs

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Smart Ways to Cut Your Energy Costs. In the last decade, climate change and energy efficiency have become top of mind for many Canadians. From wanting to do our part by recycling to making our home as energy efficient as possible, there are so many benefits to being environmentally and energy conscious. If you are […]

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15 Oct

10 Steps to Home Sweet Home

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

10 Steps to Home Sweet Home. Congratulations! There is nothing more exciting than moving into a new home. Whether a new building or re-sale property, there are a few things you can do as soon as you take possession in order to make it your own. Invest a weekend or two into warming up a […]

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3 Oct

Creating a Living Legacy with the CHIP Reverse Mortgage

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Creating a Living Legacy with the CHIP Reverse Mortgage. What does it mean to build a rich legacy? Many Canadians think of their legacy in terms of the assets they leave behind—in other words, money. However, legacy is not just about wealth; it’s about enhancing the lives of our loved ones and making meaningful contributions […]

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2 Oct

Expert Tips for Staging Your Home

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Expert Tips for Staging Your Home. Even in a sellers’ market, there are some ways you can improve your chances of increasing the number of offers and selling your home for the best value. Check out these expert tips for staging your home to help make the best first impression possible: Clean and Declutter: Clean, clean, […]

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25 Sep

The Benefit of Rate Holds

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

The Benefit of Rate Holds. Being on the path to purchasing your first home is one of the most exciting and most rewarding moments in life! To help make the mortgage process smoother, one of the things you can do is to get pre-approved for your mortgage. Getting pre-approved doesn’t commit you to a single […]

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9 Sep

Small Home Improvements That Make a BIG Impact

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Small Home Improvements That Make a BIG Impact. Whether you’re looking to sell your home this year, or just want to make some updates, I have put together six small home improvements that can make a BIG impact on your space! From improving salability to refreshing your home, here are some simple and affordable ideas […]

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5 Sep

2024 Fall Market Outlook

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

2024 Fall Market Outlook. The initial Bank of Canada rate cuts this past summer did not spur housing activity as anticipated, but potentially more on the way will continue to affect the housing market outlook. New listing levels are expected to rise as sellers who may have held back enter the market with the hope […]

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15 Aug

Closing Costs – The Real Numbers You Need to Budget For

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Closing Costs – The Real Numbers You Need to Budget For. Buying a home is one of the most exciting ventures in life! To ensure it goes smoothly, you need to have a proper budget in place to protect your financial security and help you make the best decision for your future location. However, the […]

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9 Jul

Affording That Home Renovation

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Posted by: Jennifer Koop

Affording That Home Renovation. Is your home in desperate need of an upgrade? Are you dying to renovate your bathroom, kitchen, or other space but not sure how to fund this renovation project? Did you find a home you’d like to buy but it needs work? We’ve got good news! When it comes to covering […]

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