Joyce LI from Sutton

Are you prepared for retirement? By 2041 it is predicted that nearly 25% of all Canadians will be over 65 years old. It may seem far off for some now but we encourage everyone to consider retirement real estate planning. Read our blog for how you can prepare.

Retirement Real Estate Planning A demographic shift has already caused a population explosion in retirement-friendly cities such as Penticton, British Columbia; Charlottetown, and Prince Edward.

We all love plush carpets under our feet, but with such a wide range of carpets to choose from it can be a challenge to know which is right for your home and family. For tips on how to choose a new carpet read our blog!

A Guide to Choosing New Carpet | Which one is right for you? There are many styles of carpet to choose from to reflect your personal preference and decorating style. Each type of carpet offers varying degrees of durability, stain resistance, and insulation value.

Home gardens can be a place of tranquilty and peace. Do you have a garden that you love to spend time in? Let us know in the comments below!

Have you been looking for ways to keep your dog safe and happy at home? Read our blog for high and low-tech ways to dog-proof your home!

High and Low-Tech Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home | Keep your pets happy and healthy with these tips For many of us, a home just isn’t a home without a dog (or two). They provide loyal companionship, stress relief, and opportunities for endless fun and fitness. On the other hand, dogs love mischief...

Thinking about selling your home? Get a professional estimate of your home's worth.

Want the Highest Price for Your Home? Thinking about selling your home? Click for a professional estimate of your home's value.

Looking to plan your next home renovation? Here are some helpful tips on how to prioritize your time and finances.

How To Plan For Your Next Renovation Some helpful tips to prioritize your time and finances.

So often we hear that kitchens are the heart of the home, so it's no surprise that it's usually the first space to be renovated, designed, or inspected when considering a new home. We are curious to know if your kitchen is the most loved and used room in your home? Let us know in the comments below.

Colour can be transformative. Did you know It can make us calmer, more energized, improve our concentration, create the illusion of space, and even increase our appetites? For more on how colour can change your home read our blog post.

The Power of Colour. What's your go-to colour? Homeowners can use colour to highlight features of their home and enhance spaces for relaxation, socializing, studying, creative pursuits, and dining.

Creating a reading nook or a relaxation area can transform a space. Check out this blog for some inspired design ideas.

Create a Custom Reading Nook Transform your space to include a reading nook that you'll love to use.

The June real estate market report is here!

It’s that time of year when backyard BBQs are in full swing!
Let us know in the comments below if you’re planning to host this summer or be an attendee?

Are you looking to create more storage options in your home but are not sure where to start? Turning a side or back entrance of your home into a mud room with built-in cabinets is a great place to start. Head to this blog to learn how.

How to Make a Storage Bench and Cabinets for Your Side Entry! Learn how to turn extra space into extra storage with this tutorial on building cabinets.

We are pretty confident it’s about that time of year when we are all wishing we had a pool in our backyard!

Hands up if you're enjoying your backyard pool already this summer?

We know how stressful financing home renovations can be. So here are 4 options that might help you while financing your next renovation!

Financing Options to Help Your Next Renovation! Here are 4 options that might help you when financing your next renovation.

There’s something about coffee table books that inspire us all!

What are some of your favourites? Let us know in the comments below.

Thinking about selling your home? Get a professional estimate of your home's worth.

Get the Value of Your Home Thinking about selling your home? Click for a professional estimate of your home's value.

Set your children's shared bedroom experience up for success by actively getting them involved. Allow them to choose colours and designs that inspire them.

Making the Most of Your Kids’ Shared Bedroom Let’s look at some ways to approach setting up a shared bedroom.

In addition to keeping your deck free from dirt and debris, you should also consider painting or staining it. The added layer of stain product protects your deck from moisture, mold, bugs, sun, and other harsh elements.

Painting or Staining? Brush up on your knowledge of wood boards, paints, and stains to make sure your deck refurbishing or rebuilding project is a success.

Last week we had the longest day of the year. Which is the perfect time to showcase these floor to ceiling windows and appreciate the natural lighting.

Are you looking to take advantage of the warm summer nights?

In this post you will get step-by-step instructions on how to turn your backyard into a movie theatre.

Setting Up a Backyard Movie Night What says summer better than a drive-in (or walk-in) movie night? In the spirit of the popular staycation trend, let’s look at how you can set up a backyard movie night.

Did you get a late start on your garden this year?

Not to worry! Check out this blog post to see what you can plant in July.

What to Plant in July (Because It’s Not too Late to Start Gardening) As the steamy month of July begins, a lot of gardeners concentrate their efforts on caring for and maintaining their existing gardens — not adding more plants. But there’s value in continuing your planting into July, and nurturing new, fledgling plants alongside your mature gardens. While it may

Let's be honest here, no one really enjoys doing laundry. The washing, drying and folding, which we know takes at least 3-5 business days.

But with a beautifully organized laundry room like this, it just might make the process a more pleasnat.

Get the highest price for your home! Find out what your home could be worth now.

Get the Value of Your Home Get the highest price for your home. Click to see what your home is worth now.

Condos are often an attractive option for home buyers as they can be in a more favourable price rage. But that doesn’t mean they don’t come with extra costs.

Check out this post to see exactly what condo fees are and what they cover.

Condo Fees and What They Cover This article will look at what condo fees are, when they can be reassessed, and what they mean for your mortgage, specifically related to an apartment-style condominium building.

The June market report is here!

Send me a DM for details in your neighbourhood as these stats change frequently and vary by location.

Do you love hosting? Are you looking to level up your backyard game?

If you answered yes to either of these, keep reading! This blog is full of tips on how to create the best backyard kitchen.

Your Guide to Creating an Outdoor Kitchen Whether you’re a die-hard DIYer or simply looking for ways to get the most out of your backyard space, creating an outdoor kitchen might be the perfect project to tackle.

Here is your reminder to get up from that desk.

Stretch, refresh your eyes and grab a snack.

You are feeling in a rut when it comes to your lawn care and maintenance.

Check out this blog post for some inspiration!

Modern Lawns | What should you do to your lawn? | Sutton Blog In the 17th century, manicured lawns became the new status symbol for wealthy aristocrats in England and France. Today, people still admire expansive lawns, but most of us don’t have a bevy of servants to do the hard work of mowing, weeding, watering, fertilizing and aerating. On beautiful summer.

Think you don’t have time to tackle that home project?

Think again! Here are some simple home upgrades you can finish in a weekend!

Weekend Home Renovation Projects | One weekend and you're done! | Sutton Blog On your next free weekend, consider tackling any of these small renovation projects that make a noticeable impact in your home. Ceiling fan It is relatively simple to replace a ceiling mounted light fixture with a ceiling fan (with or without a light). Fans quietly circulate indoor air for added ...

Looking for a little balcony inspo?

Here is a great example of a simple yet inviting space.