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Set Learning Goals Instead of Resolutions

Are you making a New Year’s resolution this month? Whether it’s to quit smoking, lose weight, or spend more time with your family, you’ll have a much better chance of success if you turn...

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After a quieter first half of 2019, home buyer activity has returned to more historically typical levels in Metro Vancouver. In today’s market, the intensity of home buyer demand depends on neighbourhood,...

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Choosing a “Seller-Friendly” Contractor

Although there are many terrific contractors out there, there are always a few bad apples. When preparing your home for sale, you need a contractor that gets your job done on time, on budget and without...

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Décor Colour Choices Can Be Psychological

Although choosing a room’s colour is highly personal, it’s worth noting that studies have linked specific colour tones to psychological behaviours. In fact, many doctors, scientists and design...

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How to Quick-Prep Your Home for Sale

Ideally, you should plan to have plenty of time to prepare your home for sale. You want to be able to get everything fixed and cleaned up, and perhaps even make a few improvements, such as installing a...

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Should You “High Ball” Your Listing Price?

One of the most important decisions you make when selling your home is setting the listing price. It can be tricky. After all, if you price your property too low, you leave money on the table - perhaps...

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 4 Home Hazards You May Not Know About

You have smoke detectors. Your doors have good locks. The bathtub has a slip-free pad. By all accounts, your home is a safe and secure place for your family to live.


However, there are some hazards that...

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 Being Safe with the Chemicals in Your Home

You would have to visit your local pharmacy or science lab to rival the number of potentially dangerous chemicals in the average home. You likely store everything from fertilizers and acidic cleaners, to...

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Will the Neighbourhood Go Up in Value?

When you purchase a home, you hope it will continually go up in value - just like a good investment.


However, there’s something else that you also want to see an increase in value: the neighbourhood....

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5 Unusual (But Effective) Home Staging Ideas

“Staging” your home is all about making the space in your home as appealing as possible to buyers. You may already know the basics, such as eliminating clutter, and removing personal photographs....

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Vancouver Fall Home Show

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!


Vancouver Fall Home Show! Real advice from trusted experts. 


October 24-27, 2019 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.


The show for every home. From renovation overhaul to brand-new...

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Gentle Ways to Deal with Insects in the Home

A growing number of homeowners are uncomfortable using traditional pesticides for a variety of reasons, including health and environmental concerns. If you’re among them, here are some natural ways...

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How To Minimize Water Damage

It’s amazing how much damage water can cause. Just two gallons of water from a burst pipe or overflowing toilet can wreak havoc throughout your home and necessitate thousands of dollars in repairs....

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Four Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current Home

It’s not uncommon for couples with growing families to trade in their compact cars for something roomier, like a mini-van. The same thing happens with homes. Sometimes families simply outgrow them....

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How a Home Inspection Helps You

Whether you’re considering buying a particular home, selling your current property - or doing both - a home inspection can help.


This inspection is conducted by a qualified professional who takes...

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