Home Renovations

What I Wish I Had Known Before I Hired a Contractor

What I Wish I Had Known Before I Hired a Contractor

We budgeted $100,000 to upgrade our home. What we didn’t budget for were the problems that developed. Because of the scope of the renovation, and thinking of the safety of our young children, we decided to move out of the house for two months. We selected a contractor...

Ready to Buy, Renovate or Sell? Do Your Homework First.

Ready to Buy, Renovate or Sell? Do Your Homework First.

For most people, home ownership represents their single largest financial investment. According to the 2013-2014 Canadian Homebuying Trends Report by RE/MAX, 71% of prospective purchasers surveyed in British Columbia believe that housing values will climb or remain...