No one wants work to do when they buy a home these days. They all want stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, neutral paint, beautiful, clean rooms, and NO WORK. No clutter, painting, major repairs, cleaning, yard work, or barriers to...
When someone passes away there are many things that an Executor needs to look after. An Executor needs to make arrangements with a funeral home for cremation or burial.
Looking into the future I see some of this being done...
We all want to leave our loved ones with a sizable inheritance if we can. We often spend hours combing through the best life insurance and death benefit policies. We meet with lawyers and accountants to find the best...
A relocation from one home to another can make your pets feel insecure. Here are some tips to ease the transition for your pets.
When we move our clients into independent living homes there is no question that bringing their pet along when...
Most seniors are living on a fixed income. Their incomes rarely come with a raise and therefore these seniors are left unable to handle higher rent increases. In Canada we usually pay more attention to younger adults who are...
Retirement is a phase of life that can be both exciting and intimidating. These years may include taking up new hobbies, traveling, spending time with family or even moving into a new and more comfortable home. In 2017, 38%...
If the provocative nature of the above headline causes readers some concern, then my job is done! I just want to bring to homebuyers’ and homeowners’ attention just a few of the possible ramifications of the impending Marijuana laws...
Elder Abuse Day is on June 15th. Until then, we will be running a series of articles on the different types of elder abuse. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or...
Sadly, the most common reason to liquidate a home is the passing of a loved one. There are no words to describe the pain of loss, or the overwhelming stress caused by dealing with the final affairs. The responsibility...
The dictionary’s definition of retirement is to “withdraw from one’s position or occupation or from active working life.” A century ago retirement didn’t exist. It has come into being as our lifespans have become longer and the government provided...
