Plumbing Maintenance Tips for Your Home
Plumbing issues should never be ignored. You might think that dripping tap is just an annoyance, but over time it will not only waste a lot of water, it can also become a health hazard and impact the structural integrity of your home. Likewise, a slow-draining sink can rapidly become a completely blocked sink; and […]
How to get your dream home in a seller’s market
We’ve all been there. Viewed a house, fallen in love with it, submitted what we think is a competitive offer, only to find we’ve been pipped at the post and lost out. Hopes dashed and heartbroken, we move on to the next property. Disappointed, but still positive. However, what if this happened to you not […]
Thinking of buying a cottage? Top 10 things you need to know
As spring hurtles toward summer, many of us are turning our thoughts to that well deserved vacation. However, rather than simply book a lakeside corner of paradise, more and more people are now considering buying a vacation property and truly investing in cottage life. The investment isn’t just for mind, body and soul either. It […]
Q1 Real Estate Market Update
Critically Low Inventory Levels Across Montreal Critically low inventory levels across Montreal continue to drive prices upward as battle weary buyers fight it out for the small number of available homes in the single family market. Median prices for single family homes in the West Island rose by 31% year-over-year. Sales were down 9% in […]
Sump pumps explained – what you need to know
Here in the West Island of Montreal, we get to enjoy snowy winters and beautiful summers. But in-between the snow and the sun? Well, that will be the spring thaw. We’ve just experienced an extremely cold winter, with higher-than-average snowfall. So as the weather warms up, we can expect to see a lot of ground […]
Top Tips for Choosing the Best Contractor for Your Home
Although travel restrictions are easing, this year is set to be another bumper year for home renovations, with many forgoing sun, sea and cocktails for a new kitchen or that dream bathroom reno. The reason for this shift isn’t just to improve market value. Given the way our work/life balance has changed due to the pandemic, […]
The Best Community Pools in Beaconsfield
Ah summer, long sunny days and warm balmy nights. It may not feel like it right now, as we creep out of winter into spring, but before we know it, the mercury will start soaring and we’ll all be getting our homes and lifestyles ready for summer. Here in Quebec, while we make the most […]
Greening Your Home – How You Can Take on Climate Change
From the extreme wildfires in BC to the warmest temperatures ever recorded in Siberia, the impact of climate change has been felt around the world. While some remain sceptical, there’s agreed consensus from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that temperatures will rise 2.5-10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. This might not sound like […]
What Home Renovations Add the Most Value?
Home improvements definitely add value to a property. But before you decide which areas to invest your cash in, you need to consider which will give the best return. Remember, what you consider essential may not actually add value to your home. That extra sunroom you really think will add value? While potential buyers might […]
Top Interior Design Trends for 2022, According to Award-Winning Designer
The past couple of years have definitely seen a shift in the way we view our homes. No longer just somewhere we rest at the end of the day, they’ve become our sanctuary, somewhere we work, sleep, exercise and socialize. It’s been a time to re-evaluate our lives, and our homes, and for many a […]
