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7 Master Bedroom Staging Ideas

As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, ...

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Let the Light Shine In: Home Lighting for Health

Recently, researchers discovered that the lighting in your home can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, increase alertness, and help you sleep better. So, it pays to ensure the lighting in your home is optimal. Here are three ...

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Starting a Backyard Garden

Not every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful ...

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Pre-Approval vs. Approval: What Actually Matters

Landing at a Glance • 5-year fixed rates currently range between 3.69% to 4.54% (depending on lender and qualification strength) • Variable rates continue to adjust with the Bank of Canada • Lenders are maintaining current stress-test qualification rules • Approval timelines vary depending on documentation and income type   Understanding the Difference Many buyers believe a ...

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