Blog | Alan Good

Easy-to-Miss Home Security Tips for your Vacation

If you’re relaxing on a Caribbean beach, or enjoying a bus tour through historic Paris, the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Most people know the basics of keeping a home secure while away. Here are some additional tips that are easy to miss: • Tell your ...

Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper

The Canadian economy is showing continued signs of slowing as inflation decelerates. This opens the door for a continued pause in rate hikes. Indeed, with any luck, the Bank might have finished its tightening cycle. One more rate hike is possible, especially if continued Middle East tensions lead to a sustained oil ...

Feng Shui-Inspired Home Staging Tips

When you’re selling your home, you want to make it as attractive as possible to buyers. One compelling strategy that has been gaining traction is the application of Feng Shui principles to home staging. How? Embracing Feng Shui staging techniques starts with decluttering. Clutter restricts the free flow of 'chi' or positive ...

When to Compromise on your “Must-Have” List

When you’re shopping for a new home, you’ll likely have a list of "must-haves" that are essential to your ideal living space. However, there are circumstances in which it may be worth compromising on your list of non-negotiables. Location While having four bedrooms or a large backyard may be high on your ...