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Home Maintenance •
March 20, 2025
March Home Care Tips
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.
Check out some home care tips and ideas below for March.
As winter begins its thaw and spring precipitation picks up, keep an eye out for moisture intrusion around your home. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Home Maintenance •
January 16, 2025
January Home Care Tips
Start the year strong with these easy home maintenance tasks to keep your house running smoothly all winter long! 
A clean furnace filter = better air and lower energy bills. Bathroom drains + oven filters? Let’s give them a little TLC. And don’t forget to test those smoke & carbon monoxide detectors for peace of mind.
A little upkeep now = fewer headaches later!
Which of these tasks is on your to-do list this month?
Home Maintenance • Home Maintenance •
June 21, 2024
June Home Care Tips
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.
Check out some home care tips and ideas below for June.
Peak home buying season is here. If you or anyone you know is curious about buying or selling this summer, reach out to me anytime, I’m always happy to help.
May 23, 2024
May Home Care Tips
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.
Check out some home care tips and ideas below for May.
Warmer weather has arrived (finally). Here’s to May flowers & (fingers crossed) lots of sunshine! 
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April 19, 2024
April Home Care Tips
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.
Check out some home care tips and ideas below for April.
Spring is about to be in full swing. If you have plans for exterior home projects this summer, feel free to reach out to me. I know which renovations offer the most return on your investment.
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February 9, 2022
3 mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Here are 3 mistakes to avoid when selling your home 
1. Not researching your current market.
2. Not understanding the pitfalls of not pricing right.
3. Not understanding the power of staging.
Whether you’re moving up to a larger home, downsizing or relocating, selling your home can be both stressful and rewarding. If you’ve been through the process before, you may think you’re ready to take on the home-selling procedure on your own, but even seasoned sellers can make mistakes that impact their bottom line.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to book a free consult today.
January 10, 2022
6 Home Improvements that Count
Not ready to sell but thinking about renovating? Here are 6 home improvements that are not only attractive to homebuyers today, but will yield the highest return when you are ready to sell
1. Energy efficient upgrades
2. Fresh coat of paint
3. Finished basement
4. Kitchen/Bathroom remodel
5. Exterior improvements
6. Home office
Interested in learning more? Reach out to book a free consult today, to learn what you can do now to improve your home value.
Home Decor •
December 22, 2021
Freshen Up Your Fireplace
If you’ve been thinking that your fireplace could use a facelift, there’s no time like the present. Here are a few suggestions on how to give your fireplace a makeover before the coldest days of the year set in, so you can enjoy the new look all winter long.
1. Paint it
Nothing transforms a space more quickly and easily than paint, and that applies to fireplaces too. If you have outdated red brick on your fireplace, a few coats of white, black, or grey paint can transform it. You can knock this project out in an afternoon. First use a wire brush to clean the brick, then apply an oil-based primer, then apply the paint colour of your choice. Done!
2. Whitewash it
A subtler touch than paint, whitewashing can lighten up a dark fireplace and brighten up a room in the process. With whitewashing, you’ll skip priming the brick surface and simply apply a mixture of white paint diluted with water. Just make sure to test the mixture in an inconspicuous location on your fireplace before painting the entire surface.
3. Consider a stone veneer
With manufactured cast stone masonry blocks, you don’t need to be a stone mason to get an incredible look for your fireplace. Cast stone blocks are manufactured in a variety of shapes and styles that mimic natural types of stone. The product looks like real rock but it easier to cut with a saw at home and is designed to bond to a surface with mortar. While not exactly an afternoon project, adding a stone veneer to your fireplace can be tackled and completed in a weekend’s time.
4. Add a floating mantel
Create a decorative focal point for your fireplace by adding a mantel. Options here are endless: use a solid wood beam for a cottage feel, match existing furniture with a manufactured shelf, or double up with an upper and lower deck. A floating mantel can be installed in an afternoon; just make sure to use proper anchors in whatever surface you’re attaching to.
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December 10, 2021
5 reasons why most home buyers work with a real estate professional
5 reasons why most home buyers work with a real estate professional
1. To save time, money and energy.
2. To avoid overpaying for a home.
3. To ensure your best interests are represented.
4. To negotiate the best price and terms on your behalf.
5. To have a stress-free, joyful home buying experience.
Most buyers today work with a real estate agent rather than go at it alone for many reasons. A great real estate professional will provide you with key market insights, sound advice and save you endless hours of time and money — all while helping you reduce the stress of a large purchase so you can truly enjoy the experience of buying your dream home.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to book a buyer consult today.
Housing Trends & Tips •
November 10, 2021
What Not To Do
You’re shopping for houses and you’ve got your mortgage pre-approval lined up. Great! Keep in mind that there are a few things you should NOT do:
– Don’t make a major purchase. This will change your credit score and can possibly disqualify you from a mortgage.
– Don’t change jobs unless it’s absolutely necessary. A consistent work history is crucial to lenders.
– Don’t ignore lender requirements. Be absolutely clear on what the lender requires from you throughout the process and be sure to follow up on these items.
– Don’t go at it alone. Give me a call today so I can help you navigate the process and help you find the home of your dreams.
