Siting a New Home
Home siting is the process of determining how to place the house on a building lot for maximum liveability. Siting is influenced mostly by the building footprint compared to available land. In the countryside,
Fixing Squeaky Floors
As construction materials dry out and a house settles, there may be a few spots on the floors that squeak when someone walks on them. This is a natural occurrence that affects wood construction houses
Real Estate Agents: An Origin Story
With nearly 300 agents in the Pemberton Holmes brokerage alone, and hundreds more on the island, the profession of a real estate agent is well known to us all. But that begs the question…when
Down Payment Options
This is a question first-time buyers ask themselves when they find the perfect starter home. It's in the right neighbourhood, at the right price, and it shows pride of ownership. All the things a
Should You Be Buying a Home with a Real Estate Agent?
Like a lot of things in life, it’s usually best to leave it to the experts. Buying a home is no exception. Some people may think looking for a home without hiring a real estate
Can Millennials Afford to Buy a Home?
In BC, and more specifically in cities like Vancouver and here in Victoria, home affordability can be pretty pricey. If you’re a millennial with a budding career and make a decent income, buying a home
Hello Ladysmith!
Let’s start this off with a quick quiz. If you had to guess, where would you say Canada’s best street is? Alright, that’s kind of a trick question because this blog post is all about
What You Need to Know About Drone Photography
How you portray your property online can make or break whether a potential home buyer stops by for a visit. Almost every property search starts online (not all, but most!), so if you don’t have
8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Real Estate Brokerage to Work For
Whether or not you’re new to this industry, trying to decide what brokerage to work with / for isn’t always a simple decision. There are a number of factors for you to consider when identifying
Why should you use a REALTOR® when buying a home?
Buying or selling a home is not an easy job, and you need the help of REALTORS® to do these transactions effectively and smoothly. In today’s world, all the information you want is available online