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Bloom & Groom: Preparing Your Exterior for Spring

As daylight extends and temperatures rise, spring invites homeowners to step outside and embark on more substantial home projects. With the joyous absence of snow, it’s the perfect opportunity to inspect your home for any winter damage and address repairs. Additionally, you can start prepping both your home and garden for the upcoming summer months! Although spring maintenance can seem like a daunting task, the reward of seeing the beauty of your home flourish is well worth it. Let’s take a look at where to start. 

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Six reasons to sell this fall!

Canada has 4 seasons. We embrace the change of the weather as we gently (or not so gently) move from hot summer weather into the crispness of fall. We pull on our favourite sweaters, cuddle on the couch with Pumpkin Spice Lattes and start to plan fall activities like kids hockey and ringette, Boy Scouts or Guides. All the stuff that Fall is made of….. BUT how many of us plan the Fall Home Selling season?

As a RemaxKEY and the REPsgroup Realtor, I have conversations with people all the time asking if Fall is a good time to list their home, and I say YES! Many buyers are out looking for homes now before the snow is here to stay, so a savvy seller takes advantage of this opportunity to sell your house quickly! 

Yes, selling in the Fall is a little different than in springtime or summer, but if you plan correctly it has its advantages! So, to inspire you to list your home this season, I have gathered my top 6 fall selling secrets! 

One: Clean up the yard, your whole yard! 

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Hello Spring!

The KEY to enjoying life is learning what you like to do in order to enhance your life. For me, most of my favourite activities occur in the Springtime; maybe you can find a new favourite activity too! 

As I sit here writing this, the birds are outside singing a happy tune – Spring is definitely in the air! This idea made me reflect on outdoor activities and how many of us will be venturing outside now; shaking off the dust from being indoors during winter and finally enjoying the fresh air. It’s a great opportunity to go for a walk or maybe a run! Soon, the bikes will be on the pathways as well.

The towns in our area have many beautiful neighbourhoods (we are very lucky!) and these neighbourhoods are all interconnected by a series of pathways that link our towns. Did you know that we have over 20km of pathways in Strathmore alone? 

And guess what else we have… AN APP! Smore Paths! It is very user friendly and gives you great details on 15 different pathways around town. Go to www.Smorepaths.ca or in the Apple App Store to find the app and definitely add it to your mobile devices for the upcoming seasons!

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Hello May!

This is a pretty exciting time of year as we can finally see summer around the corner! However, it’s important to prepare your home in advance so you can have more worry-free days relaxing in the sunshine! Here are some of my tips on how to prepare your home this spring.

1. Clean out your gutters.

2. Complete a roof check-up.

3. Inspect your sprinkler system.

4. Prep windows for A.C.

5. Wash your outdoor furniture.

6. Clean or repair your window screens.

7. Fix cracks in your walks, driveway and the outside of your home.

8. Repair any cracked or peeling paint.

9. Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors.

10. Prepare your lawn mower for summer.

How to focus on yourself this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is for everyone, right? Hmmm… Valentine’s Day is also  notoriously known to be tough for anyone without a significant other. That’s why people invented “Galentine’s” for you to celebrate with your girlfriends – Fun! However, not everyone wants a big holiday and fusses about presents. So how about you focus on yourself this year? These are some quick tips for practicing self-love this Valentine’s Day.

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Winter Activities in Strathmore!

This cold weather can make it feel like your family is cooped up indoors for the whole season! However, I had some ideas about some local activities this winter! I live in the Strathmore area, and it may surprise you to know we’ve got some fantastic outdoor activities right outside our door! 

Our terrific pathways are spread all throughout the town, and make it a lot easier to be safe and active! From walking to running to maybe even snowshoeing, follow a path and see where it takes you!

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Why are traditions important?

My answer? Because they feel comfortable like warm sweaters. Traditions just feel cozy and right. 

Traditions also help us keep great memories alive. Personally, I love pulling out my Christmas recipe book during the holidays. It always reminds me of Phil’s (my husband’s) mom who passed away a few years ago. This recipe book is full of some of her favourite treats to make at Christmas; I think of her every time I’m making “Marshmallow Marvys” and other family favourites.

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