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|| One for the Kids! ||

One of my favourite things as a kid? Rearranging my room! Why not help your kids spruce up their bedroom by rearranging some furniture, or switching it up a bit! It doesn't have to be expensive either, and a little can go a long way! Here are some fun little tips to breathe some fresh air into your little one's room. 1. Start with Art Ask your young ones to start collecting pictures of things they like, friends, pets, anything, and get them a cheap cork board from the dollar store. They can start hanging these in their room, and adding their own little character. Otherwise, Etsy has a lot free printables, and you can get cheap frames from places like the dollar store, Ikea, etc. 2. Perk Things Up with Paint You can…

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|| First Time Home Buyers ||

Are you looking to buy your first home this year? Here are a few simple, yet helpful tips for you along the way!⁠ ⁠ 1. Save for a down payment and closing costs. Give me a shout if you need more specifics on either of these topics. ⁠ ⁠ 2. Reduce your debt. ⁠ ⁠ 3. Improve your credit score. ⁠ ⁠ 4. Get pre-approved by a lender.⁠ ⁠ 5. Decide where you want to live. ⁠ ⁠ 6. Make a realistic budget for living in the home you buy. ⁠ ⁠ 7. Stick to your budget. ⁠ ⁠ 8. Don't give up easily!⁠ ⁠ As always, please reach out with any and all questions! There is no question too big or small. ⁠

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|| Room Colour Psychology ||⁠

Your bedroom is your safe heaven, your escape, your oasis. So make sure you have it decorated the way you want, and that includes, your walls! Paint can make or break a room, so make sure your bedroom colours match the mood you're trying to set. ⁠ ⁠ A neutral paint palette is always safe, because it is so easy to change your accent colours. If your mood is always changing, I definitely recommend going this route. ⁠ If you love bold, red or yellow would be great colours for you, but using muted colours or an accent wall instead of entirely red room would be your best bet. Bold can very quickly start taking over your room. ⁠ If you're like me, and you want a relaxing room, you'll want to opt for soft, soothing colours. A few that come to…

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|| Downsizing ||⁠

Here are some tips if you are downsizing! ⁠ Take photos of your home before you downsize. Not only can it be fun to look back at your old place after you move it can also be a tool to help you select what to take with you. ⁠ Keep things you want, use, need, or like to look at. You want to identify the things that make your house a home.⁠ Finally, don’t over-save for the next generation because chances are they would rather collect experiences than stuff.

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|| Buying 101 – Costs to consider ||⁠

Buying a home can be super exciting, but its important to stay level headed and not get sucked into something you cant afford, here are a few costs to consider when buying a home.⁠ . ⁠ - Mortgage payments⁠ - Private Mortgage Insurance (If your down payment is less than 20 percent of the home's price, you usually are required by the lender to take out a private mortgage insurance policy.)⁠ - Property taxes.⁠ - Utilities. (Once you find the right house, ask the seller for a record of a year's worth of utility bills.)⁠ -Maintenance. (When you own a home, there's no landlord to call if it needs repairs.)⁠ .⁠ If you’re looking to buy and need some guidance, lets talk!⁠ Shay Tanton | 403.993.5882⁠

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DIY-Friendly Bathroom Makeovers

Want to make your bathroom look fantastic without having to do a major renovation? There are a lot of projects you can do yourself. In fact, there are some improvements you can get done in less than a day that will transform the look and feel of your bathroom. Check out these ideas:

• Update the sink. If you have some basic plumbing knowledge, this is a project you should be able to do on your own. A new sink can make the entire vanity look like new.

• Buy new decor. New shower curtains, towels, window coverings, mats, etc. can transform the look of a bathroom.

• Install new hardware. Replacing cabinet hardware may not seem like much of a change. However, it can have a surprisingly big impact. Shiny new hardware is like jewelry. It stands…

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