Real Estate Blog - moving

New Beginnings! 5 Tips for an Affordable and Fun-Filled Move to Your Dream Neighborhood

Moving to a new neighborhood can be an exciting and stressful experience. Whether you are moving across town or to a new city, there are many things to consider before and during the move. In this blog post, we will discuss five tips to make your relocation to a new neighborhood affordable and stress-free.

Research Your New Neighborhood

Before you move, it is essential to research your new neighborhood to get an idea of the local amenities, schools, transportation options, and crime rates. This information will help you to choose the best neighborhood that meets your needs and budget. You can research online, visit the area, or talk to the locals to get a sense of the community's vibe.

Plan and Organize Your Move

Moving requires a lot…

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5 Telltale Signs it's Time to Kiss Your Home Goodbye

Are you feeling a little restless in your current abode? Have you been staring at the same four walls for years on end? Well, it might be time to start thinking about selling your home. But how do you know when it's time to make the leap? Here are some signs that it might be time to start packing up and moving on.

1. Your Home No Longer Fits Your Needs

Your family may have outgrown your current home or you may simply be in need of more space. If your home no longer accommodates your lifestyle or your family's needs, it may be time to start looking for something new.

2. Your Neighborhood is Changing

Neighborhoods can change over time, and not always for the better. If you've noticed an increase in crime or a decrease in property values, it…

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Five Ways To Save Money When Moving

Moving can be a stressful and expensive process. Between hiring movers, buying packing supplies, and renting a moving truck, the costs can quickly add up. However, there are a number of ways to save money when moving, without sacrificing the safety and security of your belongings. In this blog, we will explore five tips for saving money when moving.

Declutter Before You Move

One of the easiest ways to save money when moving is to declutter your belongings before you pack them. The less you have to move, the less you will have to spend on packing supplies and moving costs. Take the time to go through your belongings and sell or donate anything you no longer need or use. This can also make unpacking easier and more efficient in your new home.

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Factors to Consider When 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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Tips on Combining Households When You’re Blending Families

As blended families have become more common—making up more than 10% of all Canadian households, according to Statistics Canada—more people face the challenge of bringing two families together under one roof. Deciding whose home to move into, or whether to sell both properties and start house-hunting together, requires lots of thought about locations, amenities, and space. Then there’s all the stuff both families have accumulated and compromising on who keeps what. We asked a professional organizer for tips on how to navigate these big decisions and make the moving process smoother for everyone.

Who goes where? 

Merging households requires careful planning and discussion. No two families are alike, so there are many factors involved in making…

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Moving Essentials Every Home Buyer Should Pack in ‘Open-First’ Boxes

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or moving into your fifth house, one thing’s for sure: moving can be an exhausting endeavour. Excitement for your new life ahead can quickly give way to stress and exasperation as your to-do list forever grows. If there’s one thing you can do to prepare for your move and ease your transition, it’s to prepare a box of moving essentials. 

Also known as open-first boxes, these essentials boxes contain  all the crucial items you’re going to need immediately after crossing the threshold of your brand new home. It’s the first thing to be opened and is the key to an easy and successful move.

PRO TIP: Label your essentials box clearly and keep it away from your other moving boxes so it doesn’t accidentally make…

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7 Tips to Make Moving With Kids Easier

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.

Tips for moving with kids

Little People, Big Dreams

Whether you’re hoping to stay in the same neighbourhood or move right across the country, inviting your kids into the house-selection process from the get-go can help. Ask them what they’d like in a new home and see if you can reach a consensus — a bigger back yard would be a win for everyone!

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The Low Down on Downsizing

If you’re retiring, looking to cut back on expenses, or perhaps have a bit too much extra space now that the kids have flown the coop, downsizing to a smaller home might be a smart choice. 

Regardless of your reasons for downsizing, it’s enough to make you wish there was someone who could do the hard work for you and make the whole process that much easier (like, say, a REALTOR®). 

Whether you or your older relatives have decided it’s time for you to move to a smaller home,, or you’re just curious to learn more about the process, read on to get the low down on downsizing.

When is it time to downsize? 

Making the choice to downsize can be complicated, but identifying the tell-tale signs—and understanding the new freedom and lifestyle that…

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Smaller City - Good Move?

Over the course of the pandemic, homeowners have been re-evaluating what they need most out of their property. For some, this has meant packing up and downsizing to a smaller city or community for greater living space, privacy, and a more relaxed pace of life.

Both statistically and anecdotally, we’ve witnessed buyers moving to the suburbs and other rural areas over the past two years. Small towns like Squamish, Wasaga Beach, Kingston, and Collingwood have been home to some of Canada’s fastest growing populations lately, a trend largely attributed to residents moving from urban centres in search of more affordable housing, according to a report from RBC Economics.

Why have buyers been moving to smaller cities?

Right now, there are two main…

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Moving Interprovincially to Atlantic Canada

Perhaps it’s the real estate options, the laidback lifestyle, or the scenic vistas—whatever the reason, more Canadians are making the Maritime move and trading their city views for the east coast lifestyle. 

​​It’s safe to say the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a nationwide collective of re-evaluating living spaces and a newfound desire to connect with the great outdoors. Considering the east coast offers no shortage of year-round adventures, bustling food and culture scenes, and numerous career opportunities for driven professionals in all industries, it comes as no surprise more and more Canadians are considering a relocation to the east coast. 

In fact, record numbers of Canadians moved to Atlantic Canada in Q2 of 2021, this according to RBC…

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