The Facts Of (Real Estate) Life

It is perhaps the greatest story every NOT told to home sellers, which accounts in a large measure to the thickness of most MLS books, the frustration level of most owners therein and the popularity of antacids amongst real estate practitioners. For reasons (make that...

The Art of being a Landlord

Have you ever thought of becoming a Landlord??  There is lots to consider if you are thinking about repurposing your home (principal residence) or purchasing a rental property. With the many clients we work with each day, we have found that emloyement opportunities...

Acquiring the ‘Down Payment’

With the changes in the rules for ‘down payment’ for your mortgage,  saving 20% for a down payment can seem daunting indeed.  As with most purchases in your life, you can make things more manageable for yourself by creating a budget.  Once you’ve properly structured...

The NEW way to play “Hide ‘n Seek” !

As children, remember all the fun of playing “hide ‘n seek”.  Well you are all grown up now and the game has become even better; a fun-filled, challenging game with a twist that the whole family can enjoy. Hide ‘n Seek is now high tech and is called Geocaching! ...
Gardening Winter Prep Tips!

Gardening Winter Prep Tips!

We are blessed in the Georgian Bay to enjoy wonderful fall weather boasting warm days, crisp evenings and beautiful colors of the season wherever we cast our eye. I would challenge that this year our September was drier and sunnier/warmer than our summer months, which...