The world is a very unsettled place right now due to Covid-19.  These are very challenging times for everyone, including business owners who have had to adjust quickly and make radical changes in order to continue to operate their businesses remotely.    My team and I want to assure you that very little has changed for us.  We have been working remotely away from ...Read More

An RRSP is a type of investment account that allows you to reduce your taxable income each year, while building up savings for future retirement income. The money you invest in your RRSP is tax deductible, reducing your current taxable income. You defer tax on your investment income until it's withdrawn, presumably in retirement when you're in a lower income bracket.    Plan...Read More

  Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year for 2020 is a soft rosy pink called First Light 2102-70. It’s the first time the company has chosen a pink hue for Colour of the Year. This hue is a significant departure from last year’s cool grey and represents optimism and potential for the new decade. The Colour Tends 2020 Palette is made up of ten compatible shades that provide co...Read More

Let’s wrap up this blog series on Engineered or hardwood flooring by comparing cost. Budget is a major factor in deciding which product you choose.  Engineered flooring tends to be slightly more economical than    hardwood  but many factors can affect the overall cost of your project. The width of a plank will affect both equally, whether you choose a 3”...Read More

I want to continue this week discussing Engineered flooring vs Hardwood flooring as it pertains to location, as well as maintenance and durability. The difference between the two flooring products factors into its use and location of where you choose to install your flooring. Genuine hardwood flooring is susceptible to moisture and high humidity and is not a reliable candidate for basement floo...Read More

 I have been asked many times over the years, which   should I choose for my renovation project, Engineered   flooring or hardwood flooring?  Over the next couple of   weeks, I am going to do a series of blogs offering some   insight into the differences between the two and I hope this will help you make an informed decision based on your wa...Read More

With the Exhibition closing I am reminded the summer holidays are coming to an end and back to school is just around the corner. Although all common sense it is worth noting some safety reminders to help ensure the kids all have a great start to the new year.     Students Be aware of your surroundings, look both ways Leave your phone in your backpack – distracted pedestrian...Read More

One of the biggest things that can help sell your home in the summer time is curb appeal. Many people tend to spruce up the inside of the home to help sell whether it be painting, staging, or other changes within the home. With the beautiful sunshine, green grass and new growth that the spring / summer brings curb appeal can be a big help in selling your home. Some easy things to do to spruce up ...Read More

      Looking to purchase a home in the Halton Region?  Here are the top 3 neighbourhoods. 1. Uptown Core, Oakville Uptown Core is located in Central Oakville at the major intersection of Trafalgar and Dundas. The area is unique in that is offers single-family homes, as well as a wide variety of high-rise condos and stacked townhouses. According to Visualizing Densi...Read More

There is a common misconception among buyers that because they are using a Realtor® to help them purchase a home, that they must pay the buying Agent’s brokerage a fee for the service. From showing you available properties to negotiating an offer, right up to handing you the keys to your new home and beyond, my services to you, the home buyer, are completely free.  All commissions...Read More