Federal Government New Home Retrofit Grant Program
I just love Green Initiatives! The federal government has launched a new program that offers homeowners grants to retrofit their homes and make them more energy-efficient. The Canada Greener Home Grants program, funded to the tune of $2.6 billion, will offer homeowners grants of up to $5,000 that can be put toward energy-saving projects such […]
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7 Things to Think About When Buying a Cottage
As I write this I am sitting here on the dock looking out over the water while the kids play. I am at the cottage of a friend who thanks me for my help in coordinating his purchase by inviting us up every summer to celebrate. My husband and I have recently started looking for […]
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12 Years to Limit Climate Catastrophe
I usually reserve this spot for real estate news but I wanted to talk about the new report by the IPCC (United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) this past Thanksgiving. The report states that we have twelve years left to limit climate change or we risk the fate of our planet. This year alone we saw […]
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So you want to buy a home in Canada, eh?
Welcome to Canada! I think it’s the best country in the world. Here are some things you’ll need to know if you are thinking about buying a home. First, find a great real estate agent. I happen to know one! 😉 Second, find a great mortgage broker. I also know one of them too! You […]
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