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Watch a time lapse video of passage through the Welland Canal. Post by Todd Treat.

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Throughout history, family units have dealt with different and sometimes difficult decisions when it came to caring for the eldest members of the family. In many cultures, it is assumed that the children will look after the needs […]

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Every once in a while you discover something that not too many people know about, and you sort of want to keep it a secret. An example of this is the Government Surplus Online Auction. A couple years […]

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“Conditions cost money, … and big conditions cost big money.” That is one of those little sayings used by those of us in the real estate business. What it means is that when you, as a Buyer, put […]

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What does that plus sign really mean? One of the questions I am frequently asked by someone reading real estate listings are “what do you mean by 2 + 2 bedrooms or 2 + 1 baths?” Each plus […]

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Ranch, Bungalow, or One Storey? This has nothing to do with salad dressing. Bungalow Perhaps as you peruse the latest listings of homes for sale in Niagara or elsewhere, you come across a term you are not familiar […]

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Foundations and cracks – the touchiest part of a home inspection. During many of the home inspections that I have witnessed, the buyer’s main concern is the basement, and more specifically the foundation. Are there cracks in the […]

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Detached or Semi; Condo or Freehold Explaining some of the terms in real estate When it comes to real estate terms, many people prefer to live by the adage, “ignorance is bliss”. However, as you embark on a […]