The Rise of Remote Work: How it’s Shaping the Housing Market Introduction  Remote work refers to a work arrangement where employees can perform their job duties from a location outside of a traditional office setting, often from home or another remote location. This setup is facilitated by digital technologies that enable communication and collaboration without the need for physical presence in a centralized workspace.   Brief History of Remote Work Remote work has been around for some time but gained significant traction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, only about ..read more

Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from all the other listings competing for buyers in your area. That’s why we’ve outlined our proven, five-step plan for serious sellers. Use these five tactics to help your listing get noticed, win over buyers, and net a higher sales price th ..read more

Check out these 5 Steps to finding your next home: Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home-buying process. Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. A home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of life and your future financial security, so the stakes are high. Follow these five steps to assess your priorities, streamline your search, and choose your next home with confidence.   STE ..read more

Benefits of Using a Realtor to Sell Your Home Selling your home is a complex process that can be stressful and time-consuming. An experienced Realtor has the knowledge, skills, and connections to help you through the process every step of the way. Consider the following benefits of working with a Realtor: Professional Experience: With knowledge and training in marketing strategy, negotiation tactics, and the workings of the current real estate market, a Realtor will be able to guide you through the steps of the home-selling process and be able to explain exactly what to expect. S/he will make ..read more

50 Cheap & Easy Kitchen Updates Sprucing up your kitchen doesn’t have to take a big bite out of your budget. Our pro tips will help you creatively make several small changes that’ll add up to big style. Max Out Your Kitchen’s Style for Less A total kitchen makeover is one of the most expensive home reno projects — but from the island to the cabinets to the backsplash and everything in between, you can freshen up your existing kitchen’s style with tasteful tweaks and a few of our designer-approved tricks. Keep reading for our best tips. Paint Just the Island, Or ..read more

Paying off your mortgage is a significant financial milestone, but what if you found yourself stuck in a situation where your monthly payments no longer cover the interest, let alone make a dent in your loan? This is a growing concern for many homeowners, and it’s a phenomenon that’s causing financial stress for families across the country. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of negative amortization and how it’s affecting mortgages and homeowners in Canada. Understanding Negative Amortization: Negative amortization occurs when homeowners with variable-rate mortgages, particularly tho ..read more

Are You Looking to Invest in Real Estate? Types of Real Estate Investments There are numerous ways to invest in real estate, we’re going to focus on three primary ways average investors earn money through real estate. 1. Remodel and Resell HGTV has countless “reality” shows featuring property flippers who make this investment strategy look easy. Commonly referred to as a “Fix and Flip,” investors purchase a property with the intention of remodeling it in a short period of time, with the hope of selling it quickly for a profit. This is a higher-risk tactic and one for which many of the real est ..read more

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate Why has the Mortgage Rate impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable-rate mortgages. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the latter half of last year, the majority of mortgage borrowers opted for a variable over a fixed interest rate. Variable mortgages are typically pegged to the lender’s prime rate, which means they are immediately affected by rising interest rates. Homeowners with fixed mortgages aren’t impacted as quickly because their interest rate is locked in, but they will face highe ..read more

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals EXACTLY how much of your salary you should be putting into a Retirement Savings each year – and how you can end up with over one and a half MILLION in retirement. Kevin O’Leary reveals how much of your salary you should invest in your Retirement Savings each year for a comfortable retirement. According to O’Leary, if the average American on a salary of around $60,000 a year set aside 15 percent of their income they would have one and a half million saved up come retirement. ‘The number is 15 percent,’ he said during an appearance on Good Morning Ame ..read more

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals EXACTLY how much of your salary you should be putting into a 401(K) each year – and how you can end up with over one and a half MILLION in retirement. Kevin O’Leary reveals how much of your salary you should invest in your 401(K) each year for a comfortable retirement. According to O’Leary, if the average American on a salary of around $60,000 a year set aside 15 percent of their income they would have one and a half million saved up come retirement. ‘The number is 15 percent,’ he said during an appearance on Good Morning America’s Swimming wit ..read more