Many homeowners with 30-year mortgages feel like they'll never be debt-free. However, there are several ways to pay off a mortgage faster and save money on interest payments without selling the home or refinancing. How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster Here are three simple strategies to consider: 1. Biweekly payments Instead of making payments once a month, you can ask your mortgage lender to accept biweekly payments, dividing the monthly amount in half. With this approach,... [read more]

In all of my years as a realtor, it’s rare to find a home buyer or seller who rejoices at the idea of moving. It’s one of life’s milestones that draws widespread misery. After all, moving is physically hard work that can be met with emotional roadblocks too. However, if you go into the process with a realistic view of what’s to come and pair that mindset with a systematic way of packing up your entire life, it can take the stress out of the situation.  Here are... [read more]

First impressions are everything – especially when it comes to selling your home. In fact, homes with great curb appeal tend to command higher prices and take less time to sell. Every seller’s dream, right? The good news is that adding to your home’s curb appeal is fairly easy and inexpensive to do. All it takes is a bit of elbow grease, a coat of paint and some colourful greenery, and you have a house that’s ready to welcome potential buyers. Here are five... [read more]

Your home is likely your biggest investment and you want to treat it as such. Keeping up with ongoing maintenance and needed repairs not only ensures the long-term well-being of your property, but it also protects your investment. To help you keep your home in tip-top shape, here are seven professionals that you should have in your network: 1. Handyperson Owning a home comes with many miscellaneous projects that benefit from the time, tools and expertise of a handyperson. Whether you... [read more]

If you’re looking to sell your home, chances are you’ll want to be represented by a realtor – but you don’t just want to work with any realtor. Instead, you want to take the time to ask family and friends for referrals and interview many real estate agents to find an experienced professional to list, market and negotiate your biggest investment. When meeting with a realtor, here are seven questions that you can ask to help you determine if they are the right fit for... [read more]