Sandy Mcdonald

Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add...

You know that you need a down payment for a home when you’re applying for a mortgage. But did you know that a down payment less than 20% may mean you need to purchase...

“Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.”...

INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through...

  Down-sizing the family home is a popular strategic move for many approaching retirement.  Purchasing or renting a smaller residence may be a good way to reduce monthly expenses and escape most or all...

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a...

Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home...

  Brace for a possible tax on speculative home purchases: CREA chief economist The chief economist of the Canadian Real Estate Association says homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area should brace themselves for a...

If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much...