Creating a Cozy and Festive Home: Holiday Decor Tips for Every Style
Posted on Dec 02, 2024
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your home into a cozy and inviting space. Whether you love classic traditions, modern minimalist vibes, or something in between, there’s a holiday decor style for every personality. Here are some creative and festive decor ideas to help you deck the halls in style this season. 1. Classic Elegance...Preparing Your Home for a Winter Sale: How to Stand Out in the Off-Season
Posted on Nov 06, 2024
Selling a home in the winter may not seem like the most traditional choice, but it comes with unique advantages. With fewer listings on the market, serious buyers have less competition, making winter a great time to sell. However, to ensure your home attracts attention and sells quickly, it’s essential to prepare it properly for the season. Here ar...
Fall Real Estate Trends on Vancouver Island: Is Autumn the Best Time to Buy or Sell?
Posted on Oct 04, 2024
As the leaves start to change and the summer crowds thin out, Vancouver Island’s real estate market takes on a different pace. While spring and summer are traditionally seen as peak seasons for buying and selling, autumn brings its own unique advantages for both buyers and sellers. If you’ve been considering making a move, here’s why fall might be...
Will mortgage rates drop in line with the latest interest rate cut?
Posted on Sep 05, 2024
As predicted by many Canadian economists, the Bank of Canada reduced the overnight lending rate to 4.25% (previously 4.50%), marking a third consecutive rate cut. A majority of bank prime rates will drop to 6.45%.With the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings confirming inflation is cooling, this was a very expected result from both economists a...
FALL HOME INSPECTION
Posted on Aug 12, 2024
October is the last month to prepare your home for the cold and wet months of winter. A systematic inspection of home systems and the exterior is essential to a safe and secure home. Remember, tradespeople are the busiest during the worst weather: it seems everyone’s furnace will go out on the coldest day of the year.
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AUTUMN GARDEN CARE
Posted on Aug 01, 2024
Chilly autumn air signals the last opportunity to prepare your garden for winter. With some planning and proactive care, your vegetable gardens, grassy areas, and shrubs will be ready for the first warm days of spring.In the garden, harvest all the remaining plants and remnants. Clean the soil of weeds and prune perennials to encourage fullness. Do...