Before the weather grows colder it's important to prepare for the winter months to prevent costly damage. Below are the fall preventative home maintenance steps that every homeowner should follow. Gutters and Downspouts Clean gutters and downspouts frequently throughout fall to prevent build up of leaves and other debris. Neglected gutters can lead to wood [...]

Great neighborhoods and Good schools As families gear up to send the kids back to school, they’re busier than ever. Maybe you have relocated to the Shuswap over the summer, in which case WELCOME! Or maybe your family is growing, and you are looking into moving to find the right home, in the right location, [...]

How to Keep Your House Cool During a Heat Wave If the summer heat is turning your house into an oven and causing the air conditioning bill to go through the roof, here are a few quick and affordable tips to help you keep cool and save energy. Close Blinds and Curtains • Inexpensive mini [...]

CREATE A WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN Your Wildfire Action Plan must be prepared, and familiar to all members of your household well in advance of a wildfire. Use the checklist below to help create your plan. Each family’s plan will be different, depending on a variety of issues, needs, and situations. YOUR WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN CHECKLIST [...]

Is it better to buy a move-in-ready home, build new, or to buy a place with “potential” and renovate it? This is a question I’m often asked by clients – and it’s one I have asked myself when I was shopping for my own house. For this blog, I am going to focus on building [...]

The first official day of spring is March 20. There still may be snow on the ground this year but, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way!  It feels almost like a biological imperative. The sun takes a little longer in its descent below the horizon and the chill [...]