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Exploring Thai Cuisine at City Thai Restaurant

Julia
January 31, 2023

You’re in the mood for Thai food, but you need help figuring out where to go. You could try a place that’s close to home, but you’re curious about what else is out there. Why not check out City Thai Restaurant? They’re known for serving up authentic Thai cuisine, and they’re located in Fort Erie,…

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Niagara is home to some of the world’s best wineries

Julia
January 31, 2023

Welcome to 60 acres of vineyards, artwork, baked goods, and of course, wine. That’s what 13th Street Winery has to offer at 1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines, Niagara Region.   13th Street Winery, which began operations in 1998, will have been producing wine in the Niagara region for nearly 25 years when the year 2023…

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What are the Conditional Offers in Niagara

Julia
January 31, 2023

Many buyers in Niagara offers today are back to including conditions such as financing, home inspection, and the sale of the buyer’s property. It is sound due diligence that should be taken. But here is what buyers things to do A buyer makes an offer on condition that they are approved for mortgage financing. Yet…

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Canada Summer Games Center

The 2022 Canada Summer Games Center

Julia
January 31, 2023

Ready to get in on the excitement, The 2022 Canada Summer Games Center are coming to your backyard! And by “backyard,” we mean St. Catharines, Ontario, located in the heart of Niagara region. This is a can’t-miss event for athletes, sports fans, and families alike, with plenty to see and do both inside and outside…

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The 48th Thanksgiving Festival

Julia
January 31, 2023

If you’re in the mood for a Thanksgiving festival, Lincoln, Ontario is the place to be this weekend. The 48th annual event will take place at Balls Falls Conservation Area from November 17 to 19, and there will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The festival kicks off on Friday with a…

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Pay Less Interest on Your Mortgage

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

Hate having a big mortgage? Join the club. Canadians want to get out of debt, but according to Mortgage Professionals Canada, more than two-thirds of Canadian borrowers fail to make any type of extra payment on their mortgages. Remember that you can save yourself a lot of money by limiting the amount you spend on…

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Checklist When You’re About to House Hunt

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

Before you buy a home, make sure to check if the property has been well maintained so you can avoid hidden problems and costs down the road. To find out how well the previous owners took care of their home, here’s a list of things you may want to check out at the open house:…

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Done Applying for a Home Loan? Now You Need To Avoid These

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

There are things to keep in mind once you have applied for a mortgage to buy a home. Yeah it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in urgently and decorate it to your heart’s content but be careful when making big purchases. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash Before you deposit any amount of cash…

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Follow These to Get a Secure Mortgage Pre Approval

Julia
September 30, 2022

In recent times, unconditional or firm offers are the norm in a very competitive Canadian housing market. It is more critical than ever that the right mortgage pre approval steps are taken to minimize your purchase risk, while also ensuring your best mortgage deal, and long term enjoyment of your home. With these pre approval…

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Want to Price Your Home? Reach Out to a Real Estate Professional

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

There are a lot of factors when pricing your home. By partnering with a local real estate agent, you ensure that the price is right. Don’t just pick any price for your house because in finding the best price, Real Estate Professionals balances current market demand and use their expertise in four factors: The value…

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Marketing Tools for Online Presence

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

If you’re a modern day realtor and you’re not active, engaging, and networking online, then you’re missing out. A study showed that 92% of buyers use the internet to begin their house hunting quest, driving home the vital need for real estate agents to have an active online presence. Here are some tips you can…

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How Your House Helps You De-Stress

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

Break free of automatic TV time and learn how to really unwind, de-stress, and recharge with these easy ideas that don’t cost a dime. With the light waning earlier each evening, it’s natural to be craving more downtime. After the seemingly endless shopping, working and errand running, it’s a relief to come home and finally…

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Common Items Included When You Buy a Home

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 30, 2022

When buying a home, make sure that you know exactly which household items and appliances will be included with your purchase. The following three parts tell you just that, enabling the buyer and seller to agree on what will stay, and what will go: Chattels: These are items that aren’t structurally part of the house…

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Take a Break: A Sensible Way of Living

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
September 20, 2022

Take a break, it is your right. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of people worldwide. From 2019 up to now, we are still wearing our masks, social distancing, and bearing the awareness that the virus is still out there. However, we found and continuously looked for…

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Holiday Weekend at Home? Do These.

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 17, 2022

What a great joy as the holiday weekend comes ahead. The family gets together over a feasty meal and soft flannel sheets are within reach. Whether your idea of cozy quality time is sipping cider or making wreaths, here are some activities to take you through the holiday. 1. Wrap Up in Blankets and Sit…

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Buildings in Canada That Stood Still Up to This Day

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 8, 2022

Canada has some phenomenal establishments that are still standing today, dating from the early 1600s. Perhaps not too surprisingly, they’re all located in Québec, largely in the Québec City and Montreal areas.

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House Design Trend: Tidiness

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

A house design trend “There can be no real beauty without neatness and order.” Most of us will probably agree with this saying when we apply it to our homes. With our hectic daily lives and always on the run for work moments, sometimes we might find it difficult to live up to this maxim.…

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Inflationary Period? Why You Should Still Buy a Home

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

“Why would the buyers not wait for the rates to drop since we are in an inflationary period?” as most people ask us, realtors. Of course, you can wait. You all have the freedom to choose to wait. However, did you know that during an inflationary period, home prices continue to climb? So by waiting, you…

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Selling Your Home: Experience and Local Knowledge Matters

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Don’t just pick any price for your house because in finding the best price, Real Estate Professionals balances current market demand and use their expertise in four factors:

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Get a Secure Mortgage Pre-Approval

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Read along to have more ideas on how to have the most reliable and most accurate mortgage pre-approval process in the real estate market.

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Things to Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

There are things to keep in mind once you have applied for a mortgage to buy a home. Yeah it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in urgently and decorate it to your heart’s content but be careful when making big purchases.

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Realtors’ Positive Reputation in the Digital World

Julia
August 2, 2022

Nurturing past clients is essential for real estate professionals to build a positive reputation in a digital-first world. Your audience or followers will always be composed of a percentage of your past clients.

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Questions to Ask a Potential Commercial Tenant

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

The ideal tenant is not just about them having the best personalities, what you also need to make sure is that they have steady income streams, have a good credit score, and have clean eviction reports.

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Pre-Approval Is a Game Changer for Homebuyers

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Homeowners or most people who have experience buying a home are definitely familiar with the term “pre-approval.” However, if you’re still planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But how does it work? And is it still…

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Places to Live in Canada if Your Clients Love the Outdoors

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

From coast-to-coast-to-coast, Canadians are spoiled with stunning landscapes, wild terrain, miles of coastal shoreline, and thousands of freshwater lakes. If a lifestyle more connected to nature is calling your name, choosing where to live might be the hardest part. To help make your dream of a life spent outdoors a reality, we’re sharing a list…

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Marketing Tools for Online Presence

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

If you’re a modern day realtor and you’re not active, engaging, and networking online, then you’re missing out. A study showed that 92% of buyers use the internet to begin their house hunting quest, driving home the vital need for real estate agents to have an active online presence. Here are some tips you can…

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How to Beat the Heat Without Air Conditioning

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Air Conditioners have been an important go-to appliance during the months-long heat waves. Even in regions with gentler climates, homeowners can still experience enough hot days and air conditioners will surely be in demand and of use. Turning the thermostat up or down a few degrees or cranking the fans to their highest or lowest…

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Canada’s Rental Property Tax Deductions

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

If you own a rental property, you are (hopefully) collecting some amount of regular income from your tenants. At the same time, you may also be spending money on your rental property through a mortgage for maintenance purposes or home improvements. Any successful rental investor will have to learn a thing or two about accounting,…

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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

With the recent surge of inflation, it has impacted consumers’ day-to-day life as prices go up: gas, groceries and many more. These rising consumer costs make you reevaluate your purchases and put a pinch on your wallet. These happenings today, worldwide, make you wonder if you should continue down that path or would it make…

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Home Trends 2022

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Multifunctional spaces The new work-from-home setup is the driving force for the growing interest in multifunctional spaces. People renovated their homes so that some rooms could double as a home office. Multigenerational living has also been gaining popularity. Because land prices keep going up, families prefer adding rooms to an existing house instead of looking…

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GO Transit

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

GoTrain is a regional public transit in the Greater Golden Horseshoe of Ontario. It is formerly called Government of Ontario Transit. It is developed and operated by Metrolinx, which is a government agency that is in charge of roads and public transports in Ontario, mainly the Horseshoe region. Go Transit began its operation in 1967…

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Fort Erie Trails

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Hiking is one of the note-worthy activities when one’s up for exercising or just wants to have a good time. Any day is perfect for hiking during warm and sunny seasons. Fort Erie has a lot of great outdoor adventures but if you want to try new things especially hiking, consider these trails for the…

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Most-Loved Restaurants in Fort Erie

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

If you’re a local of Fort Erie, chances are, you already know most of these restaurants. But if you’re a traveler, tag along and we’ll give you the recommendations you will never regret.

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FAQs for a Canadian Mortgage Pre-approval

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

If you are a new buyer and it takes you more time to choose the right property suitable to your needs, pre-approval can help you prepare for when the right property comes along. To better understand the process of pre-approval, read along its Frequently Asked Questions. This will help you save time and you will…

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2022 Kitchen Trends

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
August 2, 2022

Everyday life involves quite enough hustle and bustle. When people started staying at home more often because of the pandemic, the kitchen became one of the most stable parts of the home where family members get together. This has been standardized and has been thought over by families and professionals to alter and make the…

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History of Battles of Niagara

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

Many different events in the past shaped our modern culture. Look back, know your history and the purposes of such instances that took place.

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Ball’s Falls Heritage – Lincoln, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

The Ball’s Falls Conservation Area in Lincoln is an attraction to tourists, even the locals. Go for an easy hike and swim! See for updates.

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Decew Waterfalls in St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Decew Falls – St. Catharines, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

Decew Falls is a remarkable site in St. Catharine’s, ON. Its picturesque setup is undeniably a gem to protect and treasure. Learn more.

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Friendship Trail in Niagara, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

This picturesque trail is both leading the locals and visitors through farmland, villages, and historical places. Read for more!

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Niagara Falls, ON – About, Fun Facts, Uses

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

Niagara Falls is not just a geological wonder of Canada but of the whole world! Know its history. uses, and characteristics. Read and enjoy!

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History of Point Abino Lighthouse in Fort Erie, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

Port Albino Lighthouse has been one of the long-standing historical landmarks in Ontario Canada. Learn your culture. See for more!

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Niagara Parks Commission (Niagara Falls, ON)

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

The Niagara Parks Commission is a popular tourist destination and attracts several million visitors each year. Learn more about its culture.

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Day Trip Worthy Places in Niagara

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 17, 2022

Having a destination when traveling is a must. Let us help you discover day-trip worthy places here in Niagara! Check out this list!

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The Best Wineries in Niagara, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 16, 2022

Curious where your rich and tantalizing wine came from? Here are the people favorites’ wineries in Ontario, Canada. Check this out!

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Top Niagara, ON Restaurants

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 10, 2022

Are you in for a visit or a local of Niagara? You might want to check this list of Top Niagara, ON restaurants. Click for more details.

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Niagara Ontario, Region Golf Courses

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
May 9, 2022

Here’s a list of Niagara, ON, Canada’s best Region Golf Courses. Let’s take a look! … The area also contains golf courses that reflect

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The History of Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, ON

Barbara and Rebecca Scarlett
April 27, 2022

Referred as the “South Coast of Canada,” Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, ON is a true gem! Click below to know more.

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