Home Improvement
What to know when you are buying an older home
Do you love the charm and character of older homes? Purchasing a home of a certain age comes with absolute pros – they are generally close to all amenities in established neighbourhoods – but you also need to be aware of the potential pitfalls you…
The Clean Energy Improvement Program
Have you heard of the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)? Administered by Alberta Municipalities through the City of Calgary, the program assists residential property owners with the upfront costs of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. The costs are repaid through a Clean Energy Improvement…
What is a Real Property Report?
There are many things to prepare when getting ready to list your home and one of those that my clients are often unaware of is the Real Property Report (RPR). When selling a single-family home or a bare land condominium in Alberta, the seller is…
Time to winterize!
It’s true, the cold snaps are coming and fall is the best time to start winterizing. Taking these steps to protect your home from the elements will not only help keep your home warm and cozy for the season but will also lower your winter…
Design Trends for 2023
Summer can be the perfect time to tackle some projects around the house and CREA has an article with some awesome design trends for 2023 for you to explore what might fit in with your own unique style. Trends are a great way to get…
Yearly home maintenance schedule
Planning for and keeping up with home maintenance is a really important part of homeownership and will save you money and headaches in the long run. Staying on top of it all can be tricky though but there are tools out there to keep you…
French Real Estate Blog
While I know that today’s tech allows all my wonderful readers to view my content in whatever language they choose, I still focus on sourcing other original resources for my many French-speaking clients. CREA, the Canadian Real Estate Association is one of my many go-to’s…
Green and Smart Homes
It seems like every week we hear about a new tech innovation designed to streamline your world and, often, pad your wallet. Green and smart homes have become increasingly appealing in recent years with one survey reporting that 81% of buyers are more likely to…
A Homeowner’s Guide to Radon
I love being a REALTOR®. Having a national network of professionals, all held to the highest professional standards by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), and the tools and resources provided by CREA for both my clients and myself is of an amazing benefit. The…
Low-cost Ways to Improve Your Home’s Interior
Have you ever looked around your house and felt a little uninspired? Whether you are thinking of selling or not, a room refresh can go far to improve not only your mood but the experience others have when visiting your home. Now I’m not talking…