Height, Length and Width: Choosing the Right Curtains for Your Room
Window coverings can make or break the aesthetic in any space. Curtains are a great way to change the appearance of a room, making it feel brighter and even bigger. However, choosing the wrong curtains may have the opposite effect.
Here is a guide ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on March 1, 2024 in Homeowners
5 Steps to Happier Houseplants
Spring isn’t only a time of renewal for us. As the days get longer, your houseplants are beginning to wake up from their winter dormancy. Now is the perfect time to give them the tender love and care they need to thrive all year long.
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Posted by Brad Bragg on February 23, 2024 in Homeowners
Smart Home Gadgets to Keep Your Home Safe
Your home should be the safest place in the world. Whether you live in a condo, apartment, townhome, or detached home, there are plenty of devices that can help you monitor and protect your home, helping you feel safer than ever.
Use smart cameras ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on February 15, 2024 in Homeowners
Despite softening activity, Canada’s winter recreational property market is expected to see price gains in 2024
Nationally, median house price forecast to rise 2.9% in 2024 as interest rates are expected to stabilize or moderate.
Activity in Canada’s winter recreational home markets has cooled from pandemic-era highs with fewer buyers putting pen to ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on December 17, 2023 in Housing Market
Federal Government pledges more funding for affordable housing
What does it mean for the average Canadian?
On November 21st, the Government of Canada unveiled its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, an annual fiscal report that provides an update on the state of the Canadian economy and the government’s ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on November 26, 2023 in Housing Market
How to prepare your home for winter
Preparing your home for winter can be a daunting task. Starting early and taking time between jobs will make it much more manageable.
Your efforts will keep out the cold, keep money in your pocket through energy savings and keep your home running ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on November 19, 2023 in Homeowners
More than 3 million Canadians have a mortgage renewing in the next 18 months, and most of them are worried about it
The Bank of Canada announced on October 25th it would be holding its key lending rate at 5.0%, the second consecutive hold since two quarter-point increases were made over the summer. Since March of last year, the central bank has imposed an ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on October 31, 2023 in Housing Market
Sold your home? Don’t forget these 4 important steps before you leave
After staging your property, hosting showings and entertaining offers, selling your home feels like a huge accomplishment.
Even after you’ve found the perfect buyers, there’s still plenty to do on the countdown to ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on October 10, 2023 in Selling Your Home
How to support your kids during a move
Moving can be a very exciting time for a family. The anticipation of new surroundings, opportunities and a fresh start can be quite enticing. However, moving is considered a major life event, and affects all children differently.
If you are a ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on September 23, 2023 in Buying a Home
Canadians are combining their buying power and co-owning homes with family and friends to combat unaffordability
High property prices, elevated interest rates and the rising cost of living has prompted many Canadians to rethink their lifestyle and housing needs. For some, this means pooling financial resources with other family members and friends in order to ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on September 8, 2023 in Housing Market
Latest interest rate hike will soften housing market activity, but home prices are not likely to go down
Canadians continue to grapple with the increased cost of living, and the Bank of Canada’s latest hike to interest rates this week will add more pressure to variable rate mortgage holders, as well as those looking to qualify for lending. While ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on July 17, 2023 in Housing Market
5 cleaning mistakes that are doing more harm than good
Cleaning likely doesn’t top the list of things you enjoy about home ownership. But it’s an important part of taking care of your home all the same. However, there are some bad cleaning habits that can do more harm than good. 1. ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on March 13, 2023 in Homeowners
Is it time to replace your windows?
Investing in new windows is a big decision. It’s a large investment, after all. But if your home’s windows are showing signs of age, the cost of replacing them will go a long way for both the efficiency and value of your home. ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on March 7, 2023 in Homeowners
How to create a luxurious kitchen (no reno required)
Your kitchen is the most frequented room in your home. So, it’s only natural that it becomes the focus of your renovation dream—from daydreams of marble countertops to pleas for top-of-the-line appliances. But you don’t need a ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on March 7, 2023 in Homeowners
Our legendary faux fur coat raises thousands to end family violence
When the subject of how much money has been raised by the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s Faux Fur Coat arises, a series of predictable questions always follow:
Who will take it home next? (asked frequently)
They paid how ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on January 29, 2023 in Shelter Foundation
The importance of furnace maintenance
It’s important to remember that your furnace will naturally wear down with age and not run as efficiently as it did when it was new. Regular maintenance throughout its lifetime will help keep your furnace running in top shape for longer, and ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on January 28, 2023 in Homeowners
Lower your Monthly Spending with these 3 Tips
With the cost of living rising, Canadians are looking for ways to lower their monthly spending. But when it comes to saving, the smallest actions can have the biggest impact.
Here are 3 ways you can cut down on your home expenses this winter:
1. ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on January 28, 2023 in Homeowners
Help Your Indoor Plants Thrive This Winter
Your houseplants may not have to endure snowfall and plummeting temps. But that doesn’t mean they’re not aware of the change in seasons.
Here are some ways to keep your indoor garden thriving amid the depths of winter:
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Posted by Brad Bragg on January 28, 2023 in Homeowners
2022 national home price forecasted to end year modestly below 2021 following Q3 price declines
Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will decrease 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter last year. The forecast has been revised downward, reflecting an expected flattening ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on January 27, 2023 in Housing Market
Building Blocks for a Healthy Relationship
For over 20 years, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has been dedicated to helping families find safety from domestic violence and build lives free from abuse. As part of our work to break the cycle of family violence in Canada, we’re ...
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Posted by Brad Bragg on October 17, 2022 in Shelter Foundation