Is your home trying to speak to you? For a non-exhaustive list of some spooky sounds around your home and what they could mean, read on. Creaking: rotting wood or a foundation issue, or just natural wood contraction and expansion, or normal settling. Clanging in pipes: trapped air, loose pipes, ...
Continue ReadingLandlords and Home Owners – take note! Tenants and prospective Buyers – know what to look for! Major Ontario Fire Code changes came into effect January 1, 2026, significantly expanding carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements in homes and residential buildings, mandating them on every level near fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached ...
Continue ReadingPlan now to declare your occupancy status on your primary residence and any properties you own. Declarations can be made from January to the Interim Tax due date (the third Thursday in March). This year the deadline for submitting your declaration is March 19, 2026 in Ottawa (and April 30 ...
Continue ReadingThere is a lot of evidence to suggest that when done right, staging typically helps homes sell faster and for a higher price, with typically being the operative word. So, when might staging not be necessary? If your home already looks like it belongs in a design magazine, you may ...
Continue ReadingPlanning to list your home during the upcoming winter or spring? Start now to pace out the prep and reduce stress later. Here’s a quick checklist to help you get started: Shop around for a REALTOR® who specializes in your neighbourhood and needs. Ask for recommendations and read online reviews. ...
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