Posted by Dawn Walton on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 11:42 AMBy Dawn Walton / November 6, 2018Comment
Yes! We’re in the midst of November, and there’s plenty of snow and ice, but there’s also an opportunity for buyers and sellers. I know - you think I’m nuts, but it’s true. Here are a few reasons selling this winter might be a better choice than you think.
Yes, I’ll admit people aren’t exactly swarming to a property during winter. However, people need to move when they need to move, no matter the time of the year....
Posted by Dawn Walton on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:08 AMBy Dawn Walton / October 30, 2018Comment
Choosing a home improvement project is a major decision with many questions that need to be answered. One essential question is, “will you get an ROI on your home upgrade?” Three common improvement projects include remodeling or finishing a basement, kitchen remodels and bathroom, take a look at the ROI.
Posted by Dawn Walton on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11:50 AMBy Dawn Walton / October 23, 2018Comment
I hope you’re having a wonderful fall. The holiday season is full of joys: surprise gifts, delicious meals, colorful lights, and nostalgic movies. But if you’re in charge of hosting out-of-towners, it may not be quite as joyous.
Getting to spend more time with visiting family and friends is wonderful, but it can cramp your style — especially if your home isn’t quite large enough to comfortably accommodate them. If you’re hosting this holiday season, here are a few easy ways to create a little more space for them so you’re both more comfortable.
Posted by Dawn Walton on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:02 PMBy Dawn Walton / October 9, 2018Comment
Dawn Walton & Associates and Details Painting would like to invite you to the 10th Annual North Nanaimo Pumpkin Patch! October 21st, 11:00 AM - 3:00PM Dayne's Park, 5957 Cathedral Crescent Fun for the whole family with games and activities and all proceeds are donated to KidSport Nanaimo and the Erica Murphy Athletic Bursary at VIU. The park borders Parkwood Drive and Cathedral Crescent between Uplands Road and Turner Road.
Posted by Dawn Walton on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:45 PMBy Dawn Walton / October 8, 2018Comment
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of October already. Before we know it, the holidays will be here and the shopping season will be in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for holiday shopping or just looking for some ways to cut down on spending, I wanted to share some apps that can help. Two will help you replenish your savings, and the other two help you save when you shop and eat.
Posted by Dawn Walton on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1:01 PMBy Dawn Walton / October 4, 2018Comment
Silver medal. Runner-up. Fall. These are all considered to be the second choice, but there are so many benefits to buying or selling a home in fall that we can’t help but push back on any thoughts that the season should be dismissed as subpar. After all, vanilla is the top-selling brand of ice cream, but does that make it better than other frozen treats? We think not! Consider these seven reasons to buy or sell this fall.
Posted by Dawn Walton on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:09 AMBy Dawn Walton / September 14, 2018Comment
Sure, property hunting in the fall foliage with a pumpkin-spiced latte in hand sounds heavenly, but there are some hard-and-fast facts to support this strategy, too.
Offseason Options
If you wait until fall to start looking for your dream cabin or cottage, you’re more likely to find it. Families who have been thinking about selling for a while have enjoyed “one last summer” at the cottage before putting it on the market, so chances are there are more options for a buyer at the end of the season. When it comes to cottage hunting, sometimes the early birds do not catch the worm.
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