Agent Blogs

Hi Lawry, I'm Linda Belan, Mortgage Specialist with BMO Bank of Montreal.   I looked up the listing you're inquiring about, 213 - 1550 Venetian Blvd, and contacted the listing agent, Len Meere with EXIT and he advises me that it's 1057 sq feet.   If you'd like to contact... [ more ]

Hi everybody! I have a very nice home coming for sale this week in North Sarnia. It is a 3-level on a huge corner lot, with attached garage. 3 beds, 2 baths with new windows, priced at $194,900. Do you know someone who might be interested in this? If so, drop me a line at... [ more ]

When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead... [ more ]

If You Own a Home and are Thinking of Renovating to Make your Home More Energy-Efficient: Step 1: Obtain an energy rating for your home If you plan to use CMHC insured financing to make energy-saving renovations, a 10% mortgage loan insurance premium refund and extended amortization without... [ more ]

New Changes to Mortgages: 1. Helping home owners to keep more equity in their home, home owners can only finance up to 90% instead of 95% based on appraised value. This change is geared to keeping home owners from over extending themselves and, therefore, preserving more equity. 2. Mortgages... [ more ]

Bedroom - Search and destroy all dust mites. These little critters get under the covers with you each night. Put an upholstery attachment on your vacuum and take it to your mattress and suck them up with the dirt and dust. Another bedroom item that could be crawling with invisible offenders ?... [ more ]

Kitchen - when battling the ogre of the kitchen - the oven - put some newpapers on the floor. Many linoleum floors have been destroyed by harsh chemicals. Splatter is inevitable in the microwave. Filll a bowl with water and heat it up in the microwave. The steam will loosen the dried-up food... [ more ]

Hi Amanda, Yes, it is possible.  I'd just need confirmation of the amount and how long you will be receiving that income.  Linda Belan, BMO Mortgage Specialist, Sarnia  519-344-2443 [ more ]

Don't do this ! :Vacuum up the ashes in your fireplace - It'll destroy your motor. ( Just as the volcanic ash from Iceland will destroy  jet engines. )  [ more ]

Bathroom - You've scrubbed the toilet bowl, cleaned the tub and polished your fixtures, but there's one thing you may have forgot. Clean the exhaust fan. Unscrew it, vacuum all the dust it has trapped and then wash it with soap and water. You can skip this process next spring by regularly taking... [ more ]

Interest rates are on the rise again and there is a good chance this is only the beginning. Now is the time to buy or sell. [ more ]

ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS! Your first home could be closer than you think. What if owning your first home was within reach? What if turning rent into mortgage payments could be a reality? With a new and innovative program you could move into your first home faster. The Homeownership... [ more ]

When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead... [ more ]

The Homeownership Program ~ Limited funding is now available for first time homebuyers. Your first home could be closer than you think. What if owning your first home was within reach? What if turning rent into mortgage payments could be a reality? With a new and innovative program you could... [ more ]

Located in Sarnia, Nordell Design/Build specializes in CUSTOM HOMES, RENOVATIONS, CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION DESIGN, GENERAL CONTRACTING, sustainable cabinets & countertop solutions, space planning, and barrier free design. They are the only Sarnia builder registered with Energy Star and offer a... [ more ]