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A spiral-bound notepad with the handwritten title “Now That I'm Leaving… Let’s Fix Everything” and a checklist of home improvement tasks, including power washing, fixing the deck, painting, replacing the counter, and installing a backsplash.

Why Do We Wait Until We’re Leaving to Make It Lovely?

Turns Out the Buyer Gets

Side-by-side image of a 1970s single-storey home with minimal landscaping next to a modern two-storey house with a front porch, garage, and detailed flower beds.

My Dad Paid $54K for a Home in Oakville. Today in 2025? It’s Worth 7 Figures.

By Sarah AllenReal estate coordinator,

A confused woman sitting in a chaotic room mid-declutter, surrounded by donation boxes, mismatched storage bins, and random household items in motion.

I’m Not a Hoarder, But I Might Be a ‘Saver’

Learning to let go By

A bright dining room with sunlight streaming in, showing a traditional wooden dining table cluttered with moving boxes, a duffel bag, and sports equipment, reflecting a space that’s no longer used as intended.

What If Your Home Isn’t Really Working Anymore?

Not broken. Just not quite

A Mortgage in My 50s Wasn’t the Plan—But Here We Are

By Sarah AllenReal estate coordinator,

Three generations of a Canadian family walking together toward a suburban home, symbolizing intergenerational support for buying a first home.

Homeownership? Not Without Help, Says Nearly Half of Canadians

Nearly half of Canadian homeowners say they needed help from family to buy their first home. From rising costs to changing attitudes, we explore what this shift means for the future of homeownership.