The Added Value of Home Staging
The Added Value of Home StagingBy Jennifer Lynn WalkerSelling a house is a tedious job. A quick sale means less stress: you don’t have to be on call to get your house ready for visit after visit. It also means you carry the cost of running and maintaining the house...
How to create a ‘greener’ home
By Jennifer Lynn Walker There are a growing number of “green” homes on the market. But what does that label actually mean? Over the years there have been organizations aiming to make their mark in the green homes sector by defining standards in sustainable design,...
Revive your Exterior and Sell your Property Faster
By Jennifer Lynn Walker One of the most important steps in getting your home ready for sale is often the most overlooked. People can spend so much time and money on the kitchen and bathrooms, they forget about the exterior of the house. Remember, your goal is to sell...
10 Top Eco Renovation Tips
By Jennifer Lynn Walker Here is a list of smart, environmental upgrades that will add value to your home and help save you some money. Before you start on any project, be sure to check for municipal, provincial, and/or federal grants. Insulate before you go solar For...
Consider Resale Value Before You Renovate
By Jennifer Lynn Walker When doing renovations, people rarely think about long-term resale value. Most families just want a really nice place to live and they work to create their forever home. However, life can be unpredictable. So while it is joyful to make a dream...
Ten Dos And Don’ts To Help Sell Your Home For Top Dollar
By Jennifer Lynn Walker A lot of sellers don’t put enough emphasis on fixing up their homes when they put them on the market. Even sellers with recently renovated homes need to do this work. There is stiff competition and every detail is important to help you sell...
Stage Your House with Low Cost Upgrades
By Jennifer Lynn Walker We all know it: the better your place looks, the easier it is to sell. But many people don’t realize that upgrades don’t have to be major renovations. Here are some low-cost ideas that will give you a solid return on investment. Love the...
Government Cashback with the Renoclimat Program
By Jennifer Lynn Walker A friend told me how I could get cashback from the government simply by doing some energy savings renovations. She explained that a professional home energy evaluation could be done on my home through a government program called...