June 2019
After a sluggish start to 2019, the second quarter appears to be reflecting a positive shift in consumer sentiment toward ownership housing. Households continue to see ownership housing as a quality long-term investment as population growth from immigration remains strong and the regional economy continues to create jobs across a diversity of sectors.
If you are looking for the best bang for your renovation dollar, kitchens and bathrooms are still considered to be the projects with the highest potential to add or maintain value in a home.
Selling properties is a long and complex process that requires experience and the right tools. The advent of the information age has provided real estate agents with a very important tool, namely the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). All members of local real estate boards have access to the MLS® -- an extensive network of property listings across the country.
Many of us are lucky enough to have at least a small area of land surrounding our homes. Yet we often choose to plant grass, marigold and azalea beds, wisteria, hedges or other plants that look nice but don’t give us anything in the way of nutritional value. Edible plants are equally beautiful and good for our health by providing plenty of fresh food for our diet.
Have you ever wanted to know what is going on inside or outside your home while you are away? New digital technology is making this possible and at a low cost. In just a few minutes you will be able to remotely view your home or workplace from any location, simply using a Wi-Fi webcam and a broadband internet connection.
