7 Surprising Places to Hide Your Valuables from Thieves

A bank safe deposit box is a great option for storing your valuables, however it’s not the most convenient choice if you want access to your possessions outside of business hours.

The obvious alternative then, is to keep your items in a safe at home.

But unless you’ve got the same security system as your bank, you’re potentially leaving your valuables at risk if you store them in a place where thieves might search.

After breaking into your home, experienced thieves will routinely look in places with the most potential of finding valuables that are easy to carry and offload for cash.

Read More

Top Upgrades To Make To Your Cottage

Top Upgrades To Make To Your Cottage

Whether you’re looking to enhance your cabin to ensure a great sale or want to increase comfort in your home away from home, updates are necessary! Ensuring your cottage is beautiful inside and out is as important as making sure it’s functional to everyone inside. Start discovering the top upgrades to make to your cottage and implement changes for an ideal vacation space!

Read More

7 Great Wedding Gifts for New Homeowners

Weddings are the perfect justification for splashing out and showing your family how much you care. Especially if the newlyweds have just bought a new home!

Think about it: it’s not every day that someone you know and love takes the double-leap of getting hitched and signing a mortgage at the same time.

If a really thoughtful wedding present is out of your budget, which is likely for many people, why not get a bunch of friends and family together, pool your cash, and surprise the couple with something really awesome?

Read More

What’s in a Home Offer?

What's in a Home Offer?

When buying a home, your offer can make or break the deal. It is the first piece in the negotiation process with the seller, so it’s important to get it right. Work closely with your real estate agent to craft an offer that is attractive to the seller and helps you win the home over other buyers. Here’s what should be included in your offer and how to make yours stand out — especially in a seller’s market, where competition is fierce.

Read More