Many of our clients request for extra firm or orthopedic mattresses. I began to wonder if firmness and support are one and the same. Here are some of the websites I did my research on. Sleepopolis Mattress Clarity You can buy orthopedic mattresses at National Mattresses outlet plus Sleep Country and an article by Daniel Noyed on the best orthopedic mattresses of 2021 on sleepfoundation.org   Charissa Realty.......for moments that matter. [read more]

Are you looking to purchase a new house or apartment? Although this is an exciting idea, packing everything up and moving can be a daunting task. This article will provide three trips to eliminate old and unnecessary items, which will make the process of moving into a new home simpler.   Sort Everything That You Don't Need   Firstly, sort every item you own. Usually, families tend to sort out the essential items in each room and separate them from everything else.... [read more]

The Ontario government launched the Housing Affordability Task Force, which has been tasked with finding solutions on how to increase the supply of both market-rate rental and ownership housing.   The task force comprises nine members who will provide the government with recommendations on additional measures to address market housing supply and affordability. They explore measures to address housing affordability by: Increasing the supply... [read more]

Make this year the year of finance by improving your financial direction from the start! Even if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck, a few changes to how you spend and look at money can make all the difference.   It’s never too late to start again and reverse course! Here are a few simple ideas to get you started:   Create a Budget: In order to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, you need to know where that paycheck is going. Creating a budget is simple with... [read more]

In Canada, various programs are available for first-time homebuyers, with the aim to help make buying your first home easier.  RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan If you haven’t purchased a home within the last four years (or lived in a spouse’s home in the same timeframe), you may qualify for the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan. With this plan, you may borrow up to $35,000 tax-free from your RRSP to fund your down payment. Just keep in mind that the money must be in your RRSP... [read more]