Your Guide to Fall Home Maintenance

We’re slowly starting to feel the cooler weather creep in, and you know what that means … Get cozy sweaters out of storage Stock up on chili fixings Purchase colourful selection of gourds Light cranberry-scented candles Consume many pumpkin spice lattes If you’re a homeowner, however, there are a few more things you should add…

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An Apple A Day!

A special thank you to all of our wonderful clients, friends and family members who helped us welcome fall with a morning of apple picking! We couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was an absolutely beautiful day, and we hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did.  

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Fall Gardening Checklist for the Horticulturally-Challenged

I’ve lived in my new home for a mere 6 months, and my neighbours already hate me. Okay, hate is a strong word. Maybe they don’t hate me, but I’m fairly certain I’ve been on the receiving end of more than one disapproving side-eye. See, I purchased my home from a lovely couple who had…

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DIY Love – Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand

Mid-Century Modern plant stands are enjoying a bit of a moment; a quick Pinterest search and your screen will fill with stylized images of the simple, yet stunning, home accessory. If you’ve stumbled upon an original while thrifting, or if one was lovingly passed down to you from your great aunt (who clearly had impeccable taste), then…

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The Home Buyers’ Plan

In my adult life, I never thought that much about home ownership. My husband and I had rented for so long that it just became our norm. Not to mention, we were living in downtown Toronto until recently, so the houses were slightly out of our price range. And by slightly, I mean insanely! Then…

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Tips for Selling with Kids

To be clear, this is an article on selling WITH kids, not selling kids. Although, most parents have probably thought about it. Like when your three-year-old is standing in the middle of the public pool, screaming her refusal to get out at a pitch that instantly takes 1.42 years off your life, and you’re fully…

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Let’s Go to the Movies!

To celebrate Mary-Kathryn’s 10th anniversary in Kingston real estate, and as a special thank you to all of our awesome clients, we hosted a fun morning at the movies. Who says you can’t have popcorn for breakfast? Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had as much fun as we did. We’ll be hosting another client…

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