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Mortgage interest rates weigh heavily on the decisions Canadians make when buying a home or renegotiating their mortgages. Over time, even the smallest difference in interest can have a significant impact on overall costs, so its important to know what to expect from the market over the course of the next year. ...Read More

Make this year's holiday season one to remember! From the Winter Festival of Lights to the Annual Poinsettia Show, experience the magic of the holidays at one of the many events happening in and around Niagara this season. ...Read More

If you've had the pleasure of spending time in Niagara, driving through the region or even just living nearby, you've probably already thought about retiring here. If you're considering buying a home in the Niagara region to begin the next chapter of your life, we think you'll be quite pleased with everything the area has to offer. ...Read More

Winter is coming! To avoid broken pipes, frozen plumbing, indoor teeth chattering and atrocious gas and energy bills, do yourself a favour and winterize your home before the real cold weather arrives. ...Read More

Understanding the financial jargon associated with buying a home can be overwhelming for even seasoned business owners—so if you’re feeling confused, don’t worry! We’re here to help you understand what’s going on behind the scenes with mortgage lenders, insurance companies and brokers so you get the best possible deal when buying a home. ...Read More

Did you know that pumpkins have been growing in North America for about 10,000 years? This blog will explore how Fall came to be filled with pumpkins and all the wonderful ways you can include them in your autumn festivities–from hollowing them out with creative carvings to including them in seasonal recipes. ...Read More

Staging your home is a profitable investment. It can result in quicker offers, and the highest sale value. Staging your house for sale can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. ...Read More

If you're lucky enough to call or have called St. Catharines your home, then you already know this beautiful city contains many different areas or neighbourhoods that feel much like small towns of their own. Nestled right in the heart of the Niagara Region, this is only one of the things that makes St. Catharines such a special place to live, work, and play. ...Read More

Fancy yourself a handy DIYer but never painted a room? This blog's for you! Painting a room provides a quick, budget friendly way to spruce up any space. ...Read More

The very purpose of a garage is to store your vehicles in a clean, dry place when they're not in use. Many people use their garage for exactly that but many of us only wish we did. It’s time to take action and organize your garage! ...Read More

Everyone one deserves a place to call home, a place that is distinctly theirs that reflects an individual's personality as well as being a soft place to land after a hard day's work. ...Read More

Buying a home for the first time is so exciting but with the housing market today, it can be a costly endeavour. ...Read More

Moving into a new home is exciting but there’s a lot to consider, and we’re not just talking about unpacking. In fact, there are several safety concerns that every new homeowner should be aware of. ...Read More

Niagara’s first commercial winery was founded in 1837 by The Ontario Grape Growing and Wine Manufacturing Company. Since then, the number of growers in Niagara has exploded with a recent count of 200 wineries and counting scattered across the region. ...Read More

There was a time when owning a home was a rite of passage for the average Ontarian. But times have changed, home prices have skyrocketed, leading many Ontarians to contemplate whether to rent or buy, a question that anyone looking to put down roots of their own has been contemplating. ...Read More