It’s 7 AM, frosty and I’ve already driven 3 hours to pick up a set of keys from the sellers of the property I am scheduled to see. Half awake, the sellers wait with the keys in their new home because the agent they hired works 4 hours away and there’s no lockbox  on the property…not yet anyways, they haven’t gotten around to it. Now, my buyers are in the car with me as we pull up to...

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You could win one of sixteen $1,000 bursaries and a chance to win a RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon ride for two!   OPENS:September 10th, 2018DEADLINE:March 11th, 2019, midnightWinners will be notified in April 2019 and posted on remax.ca! Who can participate?Grade 12 students attending high school from September 2018 to June 2019.Grade 12 students may not have participated in...

The theme for interior design in 2019 is all about function and purpose. The wave of the KonMari method has swept through the masses and we are all clearing the clutter to give way to functional spaces and easy living. This includes the use of a bookshelf...for actual books! Take down your kitschy, dust collecting, decorative items and put your spaces to practical use.  Another fresh design trend for...

The off-season for wineries is officially upon us. Gone is the season for strolling through vineyards in the warm wind, wearing only a sundress and sandals, sipping a chilled, crisp white. Do not despair as many vineyards in the South Okanagan offer winter wine tours! These magical tours feature a winter wonderland scene where you can watch the snow fall around you on the orchards, picnic indoors, and...

Although the idea of a New Year's celebration conjures up images of champagne, appetizers, friends, and fireworks, the reality for parents isn't always quite as glamorous. Those of us with young children may find ourselves asleep on the couch before midnight, surrounded by stuffies and discarded Nerf guns. There are other options! They may not equal a perfect night, but they will definitely be meaningful...

You may have heard the phrase 'intuitive eating' floating around lately. Between the 30 day diets and the cleanses, it sounds like it could be another system that promises to get the weight off quickly. After doing some digging, it turns out that the idea of intuitive eating is exactly the opposite to this. It is actually meant to help us heal from the lasting effects of constant dieting and unhealthy...

Is opening your home to an international student the answer to financial stress? This is a question that many of us ask when our monthly budget is squeezed to the limit. The option to rent out a room to a paying student is a valid, and convenient one, as a student will pay approximately $900 per month to live in your home. There are a few things to consider before you make the final...

As an independent Mortgage Broker, I clearly have decided that for my clients and my desired business and lifestyle, being a Mortgage Broker is a clear winner all around in delivering superior mortgage products and service, rather than being a bank employee. The general public and mortgage consumer frequently doesn’t understand or recognize the difference between a mortgage broker and a bank mortgage...

If you are lucky enough to get away this season on a holiday away, there are a few things to remember before you leave the house. As most people are aware, the holidays are prime time for break-ins and thefts. Thankfully, there are a few precautions to take that can greatly reduce the risks involved in leaving your home empty.  Having someone pop in and check on the house while you are...