Ready to Buy Your First Home? Read This First
Buying your first home is an exciting life experience, but it can also be very confusing. There are easy mistakes you could make, especially if you're doing it alone. That's where we come in
Why Home Insurance Is Not Only A Good Idea, It’s Extremely Important
When buying a home these days, it’s almost automatic that most people will go ahead and factor in buying home insurance as well. Most people in Nanaimo and the rest of Vancouver Island know
Understanding the Ins & Outs of Home Appraisals
Home Appraisals are often a critical part of getting a mortgage and buying a home in Canada – not to mention that getting a value on your home can be useful for many other reasons.
Home Buyer’s Remorse Is Real, Here’s How You Can Avoid It
You’ve done it before. You saw something in a store window that was way too expensive, but you decided to buy it anyways. Then, days later, you feel those pangs of regret. Buyer’s remorse is
Should You Be Buying a Home with a Real Estate Agent?
Like a lot of things in life, it’s usually best to leave it to the experts. Buying a home is no exception. Some people may think looking for a home without hiring a real estate
Can Millennials Afford to Buy a Home?
In BC, and more specifically in cities like Vancouver and here in Victoria, home affordability can be pretty pricey. If you’re a millennial with a budding career and make a decent income, buying a home
What Renovations Will Increase Your Property Value?
Not all renovations are created equal at least when it comes to the return on investment. You need to make sure you’re using your dollars in a way that maximizes the increase in your property’s
5 Ways to Turn Your Garage Into a Selling Point
What’s the first thing you think of when we say “garage?” Do cars come to mind, or how about clutter? For most of us, our garages don’t do much more than serve as storage, but
How to Spend Your Tax Refund
Hopefully, you filed your tax return on time (it was due April 30th) and you’re now expecting a refund in the mail. According to Canada Revenue Agency, most Canadians are entitled to one, with an
7 Types of Windows
Unless you’re in the business of building homes, you may not fully appreciate the pros and cons between different types of windows. From arched to awning, there are a number of unique details that differentiate