A blog post from 2008, when I ventured out on my own as a Realtor(R), and started the Your Niagara Home website.  With the newest version of the website up and running, it felt appropriate to repost this blog.  Enjoy!

You read an ad for a home for sale in Niagara, and it says there are 3 + 1 bedrooms, and 2 + 1 baths.  What does this really mean?  Let's take a look...

Perhaps the most stressful thing to deal with when buying or selling a home is a crack in the foundation.  Contrary to some opinions, there are no perfect homes for sale in Niagara, or elsewhere.  Some cracks are indeed worrisome, while others are not a threat in any real way.  Let's take a look deeper into this touchy issue.

When the word "bungalow" is used in Niagara, it has a much different meaning than when it is used in California, the Southern United States, or elsewhere around the world.  Let's examine this terminology, and see what is the difference between a bungalow style home, and a ranch style home.

Are you sometimes confused by the terms you read in real estate ads and listings?  It's okay, you're among friends here.  You can admit it.  I will attempt to clarify many of the common real estate terms used specifically in the Niagara marketplace.  Today, we will examine detached and semi-detached, as well as condominium and freehold.

Well, the time has come: I have hired an Administrative Assistant! Coming with a lengthy resume of sterling accomplishments, as well as a long list of supportive contacts and enthusiastic references is Evelina Sikkema.  Evelina will be handling some of the background administrative work for Randy, and the Your Niagara Home website.  To keep the website totally afloat, Anton van Hooydonk will oversee the framework and technical aspects.  We appreciate all that these two bring to the website and in their support.