You have set up your nursery, bought all sorts of baby clothing, baby furniture and baby paraphernalia, and think you are ready to bring baby home from the hospital. But did you baby-proof your home? Have you thought through all the precautions you must take with a new baby? And even more precautions once baby starts crawling? Continue reading “How to baby-proof your home”
How exciting to be moving into a new home! Unfortunately, your pets don’t understand why their world is being packed into boxes and their favorite chair has disappeared. For your pets, especially cats, moving can mean nothing but frightening chaos. A little bit of planning can result in a safe move that keeps stress as low as possible for your furry family. Here are some helpful tips to safely move with your pets. Continue reading “How to safely move with your pets”
Whether or not you believe in traditional Chinese wisdom, and no matter who your potential buyers are, Feng Shui can help you sell your house. Feng Shui [fung-schway] literally means “wind and water.” It is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics that uses the laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive chi (energy flow). Continue reading “Feng Sui your home for a quick sale”
It’s tougher than ever for many people to cover their mortgages in today’s Vancouver real estate market, which is one reason many of them have turned to Airbnb for a little extra income. The Vancouver City Council has recently severely restricted that income avenue. Continue reading “Vancouver City Council Reins In Airbnb”
House hunting can be a challenging process, because so many problems may lurk beneath the surface of the lovely home you are viewing. Before you make an offer, you will want to get a proper home inspection report. But you should also educate yourself about potential hidden problems. Here are some of the worst. Continue reading “Watch out for these 10 hidden problems when house hunting”
Raising your children in your own home is a dream shared by most Canadians as they begin to think about family planning. And rightfully so. Studies show what we may have always felt intuitively; home ownership has a positive impact on children not just in educational achievement but throughout their lives. So if you are deciding whether or not to buy, you might want to consider these findings. Continue reading “How Owning a Home Helps Your Children Succeed”
It’s no secret that in today’s hot Vancouver real estate market sellers hold the upper hand, with more people wanting to buy homes than sell them. Continue reading “Three ways a buyer can cancel your real estate contract”
Investing in rental property is the most time-tested way of building wealth, especially in the Vancouver real estate market. Who hasn’t dreamed of creating enough passive income to be able to quit the day job and instead lie on the beach, sit back and relax while the monthly rent checks come in? Continue reading “Three Tips for the Beginning Real Estate Investor”
No matter the housing market fluctuations here in Vancouver, improving resale value is based largely on first impressions. Curb appeal will always be a significant factor in getting the best possible price for your home. This is true today more than ever. Continue reading “Seven Tips to Improving Resale Value”