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Home Maintenance •
May 23, 2025
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! 
April 19, 2025
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.
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.
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?
August 28, 2024
August 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 August.
Curious what houses are going for near you? Feel free to reach out – I have a summer’s worth of data on recent local sales.
July 23, 2024
July 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 July.
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.
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.
Home Maintenance •
December 15, 2023
December 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 December.
Home Maintenance • Housing Trends & Tips •
September 27, 2021
Considering a Fixer-Upper? What You Need to Know
Fixer-uppers are tempting prospects. Such properties let you buy into a desirable neighbourhood at far below typical market value. That’s because you’re not buying a typical house.
With fixer-uppers, you must think carefully. Ask yourself: Will this house be worth the work I put in? To find your answer, follow these three steps.
1. Add up the costs: First, consider everything that needs to be done in the home. Always assume more work rather than less. Add up all costs for materials and labor. If you plan on doing some of the work yourself, factor in your own labor costs as well. Hiring a home inspector helps a lot during this step. Their expertise can ensure you’re not missing any costs hidden behind the walls or under the roof.
2. Calculate the final value: Regardless of whether you plan to sell the house or live in it, you need to estimate what the finished value will be. Search for comparable listings, or “comps,” that have sold in the area to get a rough idea of what to expect. I can help with this step and run a search on your behalf.
3. Find the difference: Finally, subtract the total estimated costs from the estimated final value. Subtract an extra 5-10% for unforeseen issues. The number you get should be the absolute upper limit of what you offer. Anything more, and a great deal can easily turn into a money pit.
If that final number looks good to you, then that fixer-upper may be just what you’ve been looking for. Time to secure a renovation loan!
