The show Wednesday has been a hit on Netflix, becoming one of the most streamed shows of all time as people revisit the iconic character from The Addams Family. But, of course, that’s all fiction. The Addams family doesn’t actually exist, but the Blumberg family in Dresden, Ontario, comes pretty close! 

The family behind the Discovery+ show We Bought a Funeral Home have shown the world their spooky side, turning an old funeral home into an incredible work of art.  

Heather Blumberg, along with her husband Arryn, son Rafferty, and daughter Noa, made the move during the pandemic after finding the home on a list of mansions for sale outside of Toronto. The family went to see the property and within minutes knew it was for them. They ended up buying…

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In today’s real estate market, ensuring you have the right team of professionals supporting you on your buying or selling journey is essential to your success. This includes when navigating the complex waters of commercial real estate.

Who are commercial REALTORS®?

Commercial REALTORS® are critical players in the purchase and sale of commercial buildings or land. When you’re looking for someone to help you on your search, keep an eye out for the Canadian Commercial Network logo. This signifies the REALTOR® meets national criteria to be recognized as a commercial REALTOR®. Your commercial REALTOR® may also have one or more of these designations: 

  • AACI – Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute
  • ALC – Accredited Land Consultant

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historic home

A historic home is a unique opportunity for homeowners to live in a local piece of history and maintain a beautifully built house. But they also come with issues that newer homes do not have. Before you commit to owning a historic home, it is crucial that you understand what you are getting yourself into and are prepared for the care that your home will require.

What is a Historic Home?

Historic homes are residential buildings that have some form of heritage value. This category can include private homes, commercial buildings that contain residential units, landmarks, and entire districts and neighbourhoods if they meet certain criteria.

To be considered “historic,” a home needs to be at least 50 years old (with some…

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blockchain technology

Blockchain technology is everywhere. It is in the banking system, in supply chain management, in high-tech enterprise security. Blockchain technology is also firmly implanted in the Canadian real estate market.

So, what role does blockchain, cryptocurrency, and all of the underlying technology play in the real estate sector anyway? Let’s explore!

How Blockchain Technology Can Help Improve Canada’s Real Estate Market

The first question many Canadians have is: What exactly is the blockchain?

Blockchain is an encrypted record-keeping system that stores data on a “block.” Every record is stored on a block and has a unique identifier. The blocks are linked together through a chain and must be synced to function…

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1. Dundurn Castle, Hamilton, Ontario 

Dundurn Castle is an 18,000-square-foot property in the Burlington Heights area of Hamilton, Ontario. The Italianate-style home was built on a former site of a British military post for Sir Allan Napier MacNab, businessman and Premier of the United Canadas from 1854 to 1860. The castle’s construction was completed in the 1830s and cost $175,000—which is the equivalent of more than $5 million today. 

MacNab and his family lived in the 40-room estate for more than 25 years. The park-like property offers a panoramic view of Burlington Bay, and the main residence features oak paneling, Murano glass ornaments, grand chandeliers, and a floating staircase. The rest of the properties on the grounds include a…

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1. Closed-off floorplans

While an open floorplan is practical for some, 2023 is looking to be the year of privacy. The traditional style of kitchen is making a comeback, four walls and all, according to Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design in an interview with Forbes. Whether it be glass partitions, movable dividers, unique built-in shelving, decorative pillars, or simply a wall, the broken floorplan helps to compartmentalize your spaces, offering up privacy when you need it. When considering a broken floorplan for your kitchen, ensure accessibility and moveability is at the forefront of your design. While things might be closed off, you’ll still need to ensure there are open and clear pathways.

2. Revamped kitchen islands

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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?

Prospective homebuyers should consider getting pre-qualification at the onset of their home-buying process. It allows them to consider their budget and gain insight into their mortgage options.

Prospective homebuyers should consider getting pre-approval when they are more involved in the home-buying process, ideally within three months of the expected purchase date of their new home. It allows them to understand their financial position better and narrow their options.

Being Pre-Qualified

Getting…

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Proper organization and storage are key to a productive home office. Upgrading your home office can be a visual cue, inspiring you to increase your productivity and improve your general workflow.

Innovative renovations that boost your home office aesthetic and practicality, while bringing you closer to your work, can help you reach new heights. If you have a hybrid work schedule or are working from home, you can easily incorporate these six ideas into your existing decor.

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Home Office

Upgrade Your Lighting with Different Bulbs

Workplace lighting could be subpar if the space were designed to be something other than an office from the start. A well-lit home office has both natural and artificial lighting options, such…

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Deep reds, bold blues, and neutral earth tones are leading the way for the top paint colours of 2023. See what companies like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Glidden, Behr, and Pantone have chosen as their colours of the year. 

Refreshing the home is a big part of embracing the new year, and with so many potential changes from flooring to furniture, it’s hard to know where to start. Paint is a quick and easy way to freshen up any space or piece of furniture, and interior designers and paint companies have their predictions on emerging colour trends for 2023. Ranging from earthy reds to warm neutrals, here are the colours the pros say we’ll be painting our homes with and why they work. 

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Pantone’s highly…

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deciding where to live

Whether you’re choosing to stay in the same city or relocate to a new province entirely, there are plenty of options available when looking to buy a new home, and it’s important not to box yourself in. Sure, you like the neighbourhood you live in right now, and it may be sad to leave, but there are plenty of other unique places across Canada to live, and it’s essential to consider all your options when deciding where to live.

Which is the Most Important Factor in Deciding Where to Live?

Before deciding where you want to live, it’s important to think about what you want out of a city and a home. Therefore, your decision where to live should be guided by your goals from homeownership. Before starting your house hunting…

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