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The Psychology of Clutter

There’s an interesting psychological characteristic of clutter. We tend to notice it more in other people’s homes than in our own. In fact, we may not even realize a room in our house feels cluttered and uncomfortable to visitors. That’s why making each room look neat and spacious is so important ...

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Take Advantage of Year-End Savings Opportunities

Want to save money in 2025? There are many money-saving opportunities — including tax savings — that you can realize if you take action before the year ends. Here are just a few examples of what to consider: Do you own a business? Even if it’s just a side-hustle to make ...

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The Other Side

As we await our turn (yes, take your turn!) for the vaccine and tread carefully through 2021 we could devote a bit of New Year thinking on where real estate fits in with our longer term plans. The oft mentioned Canadian “obsession with ownership” is not without merit, whether house or  ...

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The Mid-Pandemic Situation

I say mid-pandemic because the reopening of economies across the world is proceeding, albeit unevenly, the stock market is assuming the best for economic recovery and an early vaccine (assuming people will line up for it), empty-stadium professional sports is returning, and people are venturing out increasingly. However, like anything ...

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