My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?   When it comes to listing your home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold.  If that’s you, don’t panic! We’ve outlined the... [read more]

Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023 Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most.  But while it’s important to make your home your own, it’s also smart to think about the long-term impact your... [read more]

Our New Year mission to raise $10,000 for the Toronto SickKids hospital   My first exposure to Sick Kids hospital was more than 25 years ago. I was fairly new to the country.  My friend’s niece, who was about 2 or 3 years old at that time, was admitted in the Sick Kids hospital to repair a hole in her heart.  The ambiance was so great. I have visited many hospitals during my previous work as a Pharmaceutical Rep, but this place was amazing. There was... [read more]

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You) Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both demand and home prices have softened, as the primary challenge for buyers has shifted from... [read more]

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation   You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings.  For example, you can trim your energy bills by up to 20% just by sealing air leaks in your home.1 Other small fixes—such as swapping... [read more]