Sometimes it can be hard to find a starting point when decorating your first apartment (or second or third, so on). To help you out, we have compiled a list of the few things that...
6 Outdoor Living Trends in 2021
Although these products and ideas aren't new, their usefulness in turning occasionally-used outdoor spaces into everyday living areas makes them especially popular for 2021. Here...
How to Pay off Your Mortgage Faster
Let’s make the assumption you are taking out a 300,000 fixed rate mortgage 4% interest rate over a 30 year loan period. With a mortgage payment, you have two components to...
How To Change From Spring To Summer In Home Décor
It doesn’t hurt anything to trade accessories a couple times each year based on the season. Adding tiny bits of color to a room for spring and summer and making easy updates...
All You Need To Know About Home Inspections
So imagine you’re a buyer and you find the perfect house for you, you put in an offer and your offer gets accepted! You’re so close to the end of this home buying journey...
9 Things That Can Make Your Home Look Cheap
There are certain decorating trends from the past that may be lingering in your home now. These were probably trending at some point in time but now they are only taking away from...
Do's and Don'ts Before Closing Day
So, you are already under contract for the house, an offer has already been accepted, and you have that waiting period before the possession date.
Here are the don’ts...
The Best Trends in 2021
I know we all like to think we are individualistic and unique and choose what we like. Whether we like it or not, we are influenced by popular trends and the mass media on what...
16 Easy Tips For A More Eco-Friendly Home
Happy Earth Day! Are you wondering what are some things you can start doing at home to reduce your impact on the environment? Single use plastics and CO2 emissions are the biggest...
4 Tips For Buying A House Long Distance
5 Tips for buying a house long distance
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Do your Research - Figure out where you want to live, based on what’s important to you. Commute distance, school distance. Start trying...
Popular Decorating Trends To Avoid In 2021
Along with everything else in 2020, there are certain decorating trends that just shouldn't stick around in 2021. Here’s are some popular trends to avoid this year, that may...
Spring Cleaning Tips
Longer days, sunshine, and melting snow can only mean one thing: It’s time to bust out the cleaning supplies. Though no doubt rewarding (cleaning can help you manage stress!),...
Tax Season Tips for Homeowners
Get the most out of your home, requires itemizing deductions. Be sure to check with your tax professional to make sure you’re eligible for these exemptions, deductions and...
4 Tips For Buying A Home Long Distance
For whatever reason, you need to buy a home out of your current city or province even. Don't worry, we've got you covered... Here are 4 Tips for buying a house long distance
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What To Look For When Buying Land For A Home
There can be some things you can run into when buying residential land to build on. So here are some things you should look out for when you’re shopping and before you sign...
6 Home Improvements That Actually Add Value To Your Home
When we talk about adding value, that doesn’t necessarily mean a dollar for dollar return on investment. Meaning if you spent $5,000 on your house that you’ll get an...
Gateway Realty: 10 Year Anniversary
Today marks the 10th year since Realty Executives Gateway Realty’s opening, on February 24th, 2011. Owner and Broker, Richelle Roger has been in real estate for 15 years!...
After the Sale
Moving is often a chaotic yet exciting event in your life. After the big moving day, you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you. Unpacking is just the first part of the battle....
Getting a Mortgage With a New Job
If you have gotten a new job in the last 6 months, or are on a probation period with a job, this is for you!
Some lenders have restrictions on how long they expect you to have been...
How to Buy in a Seller's Market
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and investment moves you will make in your life! It can also be more difficult than it needs to be, especially if you’re...