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Mortgage Pre-approvals are NOT always Guaranteed

Posted on Mar 08, 2021 in Mortgages & Financing

Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important first step to purchasing a home, so you have an idea of the price you need to shop for and what to spend. But it's not always a guarantee you'll get the financing or even the exact amount they originally mentioned.

What are Mortgage Pre-Approvals? A pre-approval is the preliminary estimation b...

6 Ideas to Spruce up your Home for Spring

Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in Interior Design & Home Remodeling

There's something utterly rejuvenating about Spring. After months of cold and dreary weather, many of us feel an urge to spruce up our homes and embrace the energy that comes with the new season. But it can be difficult to know where to begin to give your space a fresh feel.

If you're itching to update your home without making a drastic change, here...

13 Home Maintenance Tips to Reduce Humidity

Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Home Maintenance

Living on the West Coast and on Vancouver Island, where rain pours most frequently throughout the year, it becomes an important preventative endeavour to keep moisture at bay and away from the home. Often, simple measures can make a big difference and a regular schedule of home maintenance is far easier than waiting until something goes dreadfully...

How to Put Together Your Own Emergency Survival Kits

Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Facts on Home Ownership

When it comes to living in the most intact natural terrain on Earth & on the Canadian west coast, we sure get to explore and experience some amazing mountainous regions, warmer Canadian climates with beautiful lush rainforests. We are also located on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, better known as our earthquake fault line and its been predicted for...

6 Risks when Over-pricing your Home

Posted on Mar 04, 2021 in Sellers Info & Facts

When it comes to pricing your home, it is easy to want what you expect, but it can come with a price tag, large risk and overall a stagnant property that sits. With this is mind, here are 6 risks that my buyers have shared with me when it comes to Seller's over -pricing their home:

You won't attract offers without leaving room for negotiations. If...

The Best Kitchen Remodel Checklist

Posted on Mar 03, 2021 in Interior Design & Home Remodeling

Kitchen Remodel Checklist

Whether you’re cooking, entertaining or just hanging out, kitchens attract a crowd. Remodeling your kitchen is a great way to update the most popular room in the house. Remodeling also gives you an opportunity to make a return on your investment.

Use this kitchen remodel checklist to make a plan and a budget for your newly d...

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