Budgeting 101 For First-Time Buyers Being handed the keys and starting life as a homeowner for the first time is incredibly exciting! The freedom to make a space entirely your own is, for most, the sign of adulthood and ultimate responsibility. In fact, purchasing property is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make.  If you are seriously considering taking […]
Presentation of Offers: What is It & How Does it Benefit the Seller? It’s spring, which means it is one of the busiest times of year in the Saskatoon real estate market! Homes are selling like hotcakes, which can bring new challenges in selling your home and especially accepting offers.  During these types of market conditions, often, a presentation of offers strategy is recommended to receive and review […]
Real Estate Advice 5 Helpful Tips In Finding Your Perfect Home Insurance Policy When looking to purchase a home, we can all agree that the number of bedrooms, kitchen countertops, special finishes and square footage are among the top in a Buyer’s mind. In turn, the topic of homeowner’s insurance often gets pushed to the bottom in all the excitement of the local Saskatoon housing market. However, home […]
Lifestyle Spring Cleaning Checklist for Selling a Home Spring is one of the most popular times to sell a house. No longer do we feel sequestered indoors, hiding away from the chill of the Saskatchewan winter. Instead, the longer days and warmer weather have us itching to get outside and get moving—literally! That desire to move isn’t the only thing that returns with […]
Buying Canada Greener Homes Grant: What Is It And How Do I Get It? Between the harsh Canadian winters and sweltering summers, bills can get quite costly for homeowners due to the energy necessary to heat or cool their homes in the drastic prairie weather.  These costs can spike even more due to components such as insulation and windows not being up to the current standard.  However, the heightened […]
Buying 6 Reasons to Love Living in Saskatoon Named for the delicious berry found growing wild throughout the province, Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city with a population of over 270,000. Established in 1883, it has a long-standing reputation for its scenic beauty and friendly disposition that has drawn families for decades. And whether you’re one of those families living here already or possibly […]
Real Estate Investment Tax Deductions & Credits Every Homeowner Should Know About With the 2021 tax season quickly approaching, Canadians everywhere are once again starting the fervent search for deductions they might qualify for. Whether it’s for the new electric car they splurged on this year or their annual RRSP contributions, there seems to be an endless list of possible savings. And if you’re a homeowner, these […]
Home Decor Easy DIY Home Decor Projects to Refresh Your Space for 2022 It’s winter here in Saskatoon, which means you’ve probably been spending more and more time indoors. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve also been walking around your home wondering what you can do to refresh your space for a newly-renovated feel (without the price tag, of course). Thankfully, there are tons of easy DIY […]
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Lifestyle Top Interior Design Trends for 2022 Much like in fashion, the interior design landscape is constantly changing. With each passing year, we see trends appear, evolve, and fade away, so it can always feel just out of reach for homeowners looking to keep up with the times. However, thanks to helpful forecasting based on current patterns (just as in the real […]
Selling 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home Selling your home is a significant undertaking. Not only is it time-consuming, but it can also be emotionally challenging, especially if you’ve never done it before. You will not only need to get your home ready for listing, but you will also need to deal with the sale itself—from deciding on the asking price to […]
Selling Your Home During the Holidays It is often said that the spring months are the most ideal time to sell your home. Many are too busy with holidays or school season during the winter months to even begin thinking about buying a new home. However, real estate doesn’t all of a sudden just come to a halt when the holidays […]
Selling Tips for Downsizing to a Smaller Home Much of the real estate advice shared today tends to focus heavily on first-time homebuyers to prepare them to enter the world of real estate. But what about the opposite side of that? When you’re at the stage in life where you’ve owned a home but are now ready to downsize? Knowledge and preparation are […]
Real Estate Advice Real vs. Personal Property Both buyers and sellers should make a detailed list of items included in the sale of a property and reach an agreement on disputed items before closing. Most buyers take very little time to look at the “extras” in a home before they make an offer. Consequently, they may discover that beautiful antique mirror in […]
Home Staging Tips for a Quick Sale Wondering what you can do to sell your home quickly without spending a lot of money on home renovations? All you need is some practical advice on how to display your home to attract potential buyers. The idea behind home staging is to prepare your home to appeal to a wide range of viewers. You […]
Real Estate Advice Mortgage Brokers Demystified Unsure what a mortgage broker can do for you? This article discusses some of the many benefits and services provided by mortgage brokers in Canada. What is a Mortgage Broker? A mortgage broker is an agent for lenders in much the same way an insurance broker is an agent for insurance companies. Mortgage brokers act […]
Travel Like a Pro This Summer Summer has arrived, the weather’s warm and vacation season is in full swing.  Chances are you’ll be catching a flight this summer – whether you’re going domestic or international, use these tips for a more enjoyable and efficient flying experience. Find affordable flights with these apps:  Skiplagged – shows you hidden-city ticketing options to get […]
Tips on Buying an Old House Old homes are attractive with their unique architecture and ‘Old World’ artistry, rarely found in newer homes. They are seen as affordable fixer-uppers, but no buyer wants to discover that beneath the surface of this charming home lays a shipwreck waiting to happen. Foundation The foundation is one of the most important aspects of any […]
10 Tips for Buying a Home Make a list of all the features you want in your new home such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, proximity to schools, shopping and workplace. Be sure you can afford your home.  Your monthly housing costs should not be more than 32% of your gross monthly income and your entire monthly debt load (which […]
Real Estate Investment Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Property Manager With several rental properties or an apartment building full of tenants, having a property manager can make your business run more smoothly. However, you will need to make you that you hire the right service so your investments don’t fall into the hands of someone incompetent. One advantage of using a property manager will free […]
Real Estate Investment Finding the Right Tenants for Your Rental Property Once you have a property ready to be rented, the obvious next step is to find the right tenants.  You want to make sure they’re responsible, pay their bills on time, and take good care of your property.  This can be anywhere from keeping trees and the lawn trimmed to not ruining walls and floors. […]