Higher home prices mean Canadians are looking for ways to make buying a home more budget friendly for them. You may likely have heard of high ratio and low ratio mortgages. As you also may have found out,  applying for a mortgage comes with options and the mortgage ratio can determine how much you are going to pay.  What is a mortgage high ratio? When applying for a loan from a len...Read More

I'm not sure why most of us do this, but we do. We're shopping in a store for an outfit and see one we really love, but when the salesperson walks over to us we walk away to avoid them.  Or if they catch us before we can escape and the sales rep asks, “Can I help you find your size?” we say, “Oh, no thanks, I’m just looking”. Why on earth do we ...Read More

Maple Syrup Fun Maple taffy on snow, horse drawn sleigh rides, yummy pancake breakfasts or brunch – what’s not to love about maple season? Several sugar bushes and other sites located throughout the Ottawa region offer tasty options during the maple season from late February to early April. Downhill ski/snowboard camps The Ottawa-Gatineau region has several downhill s...Read More

There are many reasons we can get stuck in our vehicles. Especially during a storm or super cold days. Be prepared when you might find you are stuck in your car or truck for a while with an Emergency Winter Kit. There is nothing worse than being stuck in your vehicle in the middle of winter. If you've ever been stuck, you know how scary it can be if you're not prepared. Even if you are abl...Read More

Ottawa has a huge variety of Christmas Light Shows and Displays. Take look. Nov. 19th-Jan 8th: Take a drive through Wesley Clover Park for a magical family night Magic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the spar...Read More

The Christmas season is a magical time of year. This is when we decorate our homes, sit by a cozy fire and sip hot chocolate (or hot toddies), bake our families favourite holiday treats and create a winter wonderland for all to see. Before you start preparing your home for this special time of year, take a look at some safety tips to keep in the back of your mind, so everyone in your home is happy...Read More

Wood Elements are big this season. A fall colour scheme, composed of warm, earthy tones that basically makes you want to curl up in front of a fireplace. Sandstone tones are great for creating a more warm and cozy feel to the home, but is also versatile enough for all year-round. Don’t even get us started on the cozy, comfy textures we’re seeing accompany this look, with the wood ...Read More

What are disclosure requirements? Ontario law makes a distinction between patent defects – problems with a home that is easily observable by the untrained eye during a property inspection – and latent defects, problems that are not easily observable or even detectable, even by an expert. What Is A Patent Defect? A patent defect could be a large, visible crack in a foundation wall, a br...Read More

De-Clutter   People collect an amazing quantity of items. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it. · Pack up those knickknacks · Clean off everything on kitchen counters · Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will need to do anyway De-Personalize   Pack up those personal pho...Read More

It's a seller's market right now. If you are putting money into your home for renovations before you sell, here are 7 things that people want in a bathroom.  1. Double Sinks This is one of those times where two is better than one. A double vanity upgrade is a worthwhile splurge, according to the pros. Worried about space though? You might be surprised by how much you can fit...Read More