Nose blindness, how to banish the hidden smells in your home
Every home has a smell, and most of the time, it’s a good one. From a slow-cooked Sunday dinner wafting through the kitchen to your favourite signature candle or a fresh bunch of flowers, the scents we surround ourselves with define how our homes feel. But what happens when you stop noticing them altogether? The […]
How to buy a house without a Realtor
According to a November 2023 survey from the National Association of Realtors, 89% of buyers recently bought their home through a real estate agent or broker, and only 6% purchased directly through the owner. However, after new policies governing real estate agent commissions were enacted in August 2024, home buyers may now be responsible for […]
Don’t let emotions control your financial decisions: How to embrace the joy of liquidity over hoarded assets
Too many memories are associated with those houses, she says. This is where we sat and drank coffee every morning; this is where my son studied; this is where I fell and broke my leg; this is where I kept my large lamp, and so goes the list. I ask her to tell me more […]