by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Sep 12, 2026 | Home Buyer’s Resources, Tips & Advice
A property survey shows exactly where your land begins and ends. It identifies the property’s legal boundaries using title records, registered plans, and physical boundary markers found on the site by a licensed surveyor. While many Canadian home purchases now close...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Jul 25, 2026 | Tips & Advice
If you’re planning to sell—or just want to give your space a fresh new look—painting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform your home. With the right approach, even a simple colour update can dramatically change how your home looks and feels—and...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Feb 14, 2024 | Tips & Advice
Purchasing a home can be confusing with all the different terms and requirements. Two steps involved in the mortgage process are pre-qualification and pre-approval. But what’s the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved? The difference between being...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Jun 16, 2022 | Tips & Advice
When you walk through the front door of your home, you have a very different experience than a buyer would. You see the familiar. You see the memories. You see your life. In fact, you might even wonder why anyone would hesitate to fall instantly in love with your...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Sep 8, 2021 | Home Buyer’s Resources, Tips & Advice
A mortgage pre-approval is an important first step in the home-buying process. Having a pre-approval in hand tells you how much you can spend on a home, and it locks in the current low interest rate for up to 120 days, so you can shop the market knowing you’re...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Apr 24, 2021 | Tips & Advice
Let’s face it, moving is hard for everyone. Big moves bring up all sorts of feelings, from stress to uncertainty, and excitement. Luckily, there are a few actions you can take before the big day to make moving with kids easier on them – and you. Little People, Big...
