Happy beginning of October everybody! It’s crazy how quickly the time has flown by. With summer temperatures a thing of the past and the kids back into the school routine it’s time to take a few moments and ponder some new and exciting autumn home decor. Here are some creative and classy decorating idea’s to… Read more »
Sometimes it takes a lot to mentally prepare for winter and get ready for the onslaught of cold weather. It is important that while we get ourselves prepared for the cold, we also prepare our houses to the winter months. Money Saving There are financial benefits to being prepared for the winter months when it… Read more »
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has set out landlord and tenant responsibilities. According to CHMC, “[I]n all provinces, landlords are legally obliged to ensure that the rental unit complies with the rules and regulations pertaining to minimum health, safety, housing and maintenance standards. Before a landlord rents a property, it must meet municipal property standards,… Read more »
Having a rental property is a great way invest some money but it can be a hassle if you have tenants coming and going all the time. It is nice to get tenants who move in and plan to stay for a while so you are not constantly dealing with posting the property and finding… Read more »
It never seems to matter what size home you live in; there is never enough storage for all of your “stuff.” Most of the time it is not really a matter of lack of space but that the space you have needs to be properly utilized. Downsize One way to create space, of course, is… Read more »
Recently, news of a Calgary couple who rented their home using the website Airbnb, where private residences can be rented out by their owners to those who are typically vacationing, saw their home trashed with over $150,000 in damages. When the owner discovered what was happening, she called the police on April 27th, 2015 and… Read more »