Mar 30, 2016 | Home ownership
During the winter, you had your furnace on a lot. Each time it ran, the air it blew through the ducts and out the vents would circulate the air in your home. Anything in the air would circulate as well, including dust, pet dander, and pollen. When the furnace shuts...
Mar 2, 2016 | Home maintenance, Home ownership
Now that spring is technically just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start preparing your yard for summer. Here are 6 things you can do in early spring to recover from winter and make summer maintenance easier: 1.Clean drainage ditches If you have...
Feb 10, 2016 | Home maintenance, Home ownership
Winter is here to stay for a few weeks. One downside to this season—especially in Canada—is the need to heat our homes more. The colder the weather gets, the harder your furnace has to work. And, of course, the more our furnace works, the higher our heating bill gets....
Jan 27, 2016 | Home ownership, Mortgages
Are you in the market for a new home? Perhaps you’ve outgrown your first home, and you’re ready to upgrade to a larger home. Maybe your family recently moved out, prompting you to think that it’s time to buy a quiet condo. Or you might be finally ready to buy some...
Dec 16, 2015 | Home ownership
If you’re buying a newly constructed home or require renovations to a resale home, you will be hiring a builder or contractor. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when choosing one: Ask for references; talk to other customers about the builder’s performance. Check with...
Dec 2, 2015 | Home ownership, Mortgages
Lenders insist on property insurance because your property is their security for your loan. An insurance broker can help you with your insurance needs, including property insurance and mortgage life insurance. Property insurance covers the replacement cost of your...
