Halifax Senior Living

How can you tell when it's time to buy your Halifax home? Everyone has an opinion on whether it's better to rent or buy their own home. Only you, however, can decide if you are ready for the responsibility of homeownership. Looking at the advantages and disadvantages to both renting and buying ca...

Rain gardens are a great way to add the green factor to your Halifax home. They are attractive, easy and relatively inexpensive to design and build, and will be one of the first things potential buyers will notice as they pull up to view your home.  Basically, rain gardens are planted or stone co...

Duplex on Quiet Cul-de-Sac 3 Bedrooms     Built in 1970     1040 square feet     $249,900 Great rental property. Duplex on quiet cul-de-sac. Each unit has 3 bedrooms. New oil tanks (2010) in both units, unfinished basement in each unit allows for future development. Hardwood floors thoughout. Eac...

When looking to sell your Halifax home in today's market the best edge to get your home noticed above others is to highlight its green factors. Of course, staging is an important element as is adding cost effective updates, but making your home green will leave a positive impression on buyers. Wh...

For most Canadians, a home is much more than a financial investment - it's a lifestyle choice. If you are ready to buy a Halifax home but don't know if you can afford it, here are some goals to achieve before buying your new home.  Determine your Net Worth Count up your total assets, and then sub...

It may not seem to be the best idea to decorate or buy for your Halifax home's backyard now that winter is creeping up on us, but now may actually be a great time. There are always end-of-fall sales and projects you can do, especially now that you will be indoors more for the winter. Your outdoor...

You don't need to be an expert to draught-proof your home in time for winter. By insulating and draught-proofing, you can make your Halifax home more energy efficient before winter. You will not only cut heating costs this winter but also protect your home from water damage. Here are some simple ...

When selling your Halifax home, you want your home to stand out above the rest. If it's within your budget, some remodeling to update your home can bring great resale value to your home. Remodeling can get expensive though, so think smart to reduce some of your costs while increasing your home's ...

You are ready to buy your first Halifax home. It's an exciting time in your life and it's one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. Of course, being a homeowner is a proud achievement, but it also means investing a lot of time, energy, money and a whole new set of responsibilities. Before ...

Old Man Winter is right around the corner and sneaking up quickly! Make sure your Halifax home is ready to take on the harsh elements of our Canadian winter by performing some fall maintenance chores. Before you take on these tasks, make sure to walk around the entirety of the home and create a c...