When you suffer damage to, (or the loss of ), your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s...

You probably know there’s more to selling a home than putting up a For Sale sign. But, if you don’t understand the process in detail, you might feel intimidated and stressed when it comes time to put your property on the market. Fortunately, the home selling process...

There’s a famous saying in the real estate business: “Location, location, location”. It simply means that where your home is located — the neighbourhood — is just as important to potential buyers as the features of the property itself. Sellers often make the mistake...

When preparing a property for sale, homeowners often focus on the things that will impress buyers, such as clean and uncluttered spaces, and well lit rooms. But, it’s equally important to pay attention to those things you don’t want buyers to see... those little...

What do you want from an showing on your house? Obviously, you want to attract potential buyers — and have at least a few of them become seriously interested in your property. So how do you make your showings as successful as possible? Get minor repairs done. A...

You’re probably familiar with the term “home staging”. It involves cleaning, de-cluttering, reorganizing, and decorating, specifically in order to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. Furniture stores do something similar when they “stage” a bedroom...