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Whether you are a country mouse or a city mouse, there’s no denying that we all like change in our homes to suit our personalities and lifestyles. Some of us like whimsy, some classic and some modern interiors. […]

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When you’re looking to buy a home, you can’t assume that ‘what you see is what you get’. New homeowners can be in for a costly surprise if they find out items were not included in the purchase […]

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How did we seem to accumulate so much ‘stuff’?  Somehow, we made our home a place to shelter us, but also all our belongings and – let me call it like it is – junk.  Yep.  I blamed […]

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Why NIAGARA HOMEOWNERS choose the “LOCALLY GROWN” Real Estate Team. We have experience & knowledge with: Knowledge of local municipalities, neighbourhoods, schools and the unique environments that make up the Niagara Region Familiarity with Niagara Escarpment Commission, Conservation […]

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Throughout history, family units have dealt with different and sometimes difficult decisions when it came to caring for the eldest members of the family. In many cultures, it is assumed that the children will look after the needs […]

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Every once in a while you discover something that not too many people know about, and you sort of want to keep it a secret. An example of this is the Government Surplus Online Auction. A couple years […]

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“Conditions cost money, … and big conditions cost big money.” That is one of those little sayings used by those of us in the real estate business. What it means is that when you, as a Buyer, put […]

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What does that plus sign really mean? One of the questions I am frequently asked by someone reading real estate listings are “what do you mean by 2 + 2 bedrooms or 2 + 1 baths?” Each plus […]

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Ranch, Bungalow, or One Storey? This has nothing to do with salad dressing. Bungalow Perhaps as you peruse the latest listings of homes for sale in Niagara or elsewhere, you come across a term you are not familiar […]