Buying your first home is exciting! What’s not so exciting is the work and responsibility that comes along with it. Staying on top of your home’s maintenance can be overwhelming but it doesn’t need to be. We’ve rounded up...
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Flooded basements can happen to the best of us – even if you live in a new house. We tend to think of a basement flood occurring during rain storms or sudden thaws, but a basement can flood even when it’s...
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In this hot seller’s market, first-time buyers are having a tough time entering the market. Last month, we spoke with a frustrated first-timer who had seen many homes go to bidding wars, selling well over asking price. With costs...
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Last year, we blogged about the hot sellers’ market that many first-time buyers found themselves in. With a shortage of homes on the market, a backlog of buyers were bidding for the same homes. It was typical to see...
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In this red hot sellers’ market, many first-timers are being outbid multiple times. Some are using new strategies to win. Some are adjusting their expectations. A single detached home is generally more expensive than a townhouse in the same...
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We hope you never experience an car accident, but in case you do, it’s important to know exactly what to do after a car accident to stay protected. Check out the list below, or download all of this information in...
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While you make personal New Year’s resolutions, consider making some for your home as well. The reality is, many of us struggle with keeping resolutions. So we’ve chosen 3 resolutions that are attainable and easy to implement, so you can feel better...
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The cold, winter months are prime time for us Southwestern Ontarians to jet off on vacation. Your home insurance policy unfortunately doesn’t cover the stress and inconvenience of a break-in or the heartache of losing sentimental items. This means...
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With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time for a refresher on the best ways to get home safely after a night out. Whether your holiday party is in Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, or beyond, there is always a safe...
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Households in Waterloo Region can expect to see a new green initiative unfold this coming March at their curbside. The Region will switch to a new curbside waste collection contract that reduces each household’s garbage allowance to four bags...
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