Ivet Formanek Luxury Real Estate

05/13/2022

If you’re retiring, looking to cut back on expenses, or perhaps have a bit too much extra space now that the kids have flown the coop, downsizing to a smaller home might be a smart choice.

If you’re retiring, looking to cut back on expenses, or perhaps have a bit too much extra space now that the kids have flown the coop, downsizing to a smaller home might be a smart choice. Regardless of your reasons for downsizing, it’s enough to make you wish there was someone who could do the

05/11/2022

Just like searching for a home, there are many options beyond fixed or variable rates when it comes to mortgages.

Just like searching for a home, there are many options beyond fixed or variable rates when it comes to mortgages. In Canada, there are several types of residential mortgages available for everyone’s unique financial circumstances, no matter if you’re looking for an open mortgage or a hybrid opti...

05/09/2022

House hunting tends to be one of the most exciting parts of the home buying process. However, being unprepared can really take away from the experience. Check out these 5 home buyer tips you will want to keep in mind as you start your journey so you can enjoy every step of the way. 👀

05/07/2022

It's uniquely satisfying to grow your own food from scratch.

Even if you've never planted a vegetable garden before, follow our HGTV garden experts' tips and you'll be planting a bumper crop of tomatoes, peppers and lettuce before you know it.

05/05/2022

Walk into your typical Canadian household laundry room and you’re likely to find a high-efficiency (HE) front-loading washing machine.

Walk into your typical Canadian household laundry room and you’re likely to find a high-efficiency (HE) front-loading washing machine. It only seems fitting these laundry station spaces be used in a similarly efficient way, which leads us to a great intermediate DIY opportunity—a laundry room co...

05/03/2022

More homeowners say they are being motivated by the rapid increase in equity in their homes to list their property for sale, saying they have high expectations for a profitable sale.

When they do, they expect to sell for high and anticipate fierce bidding wars for their home, a survey shows.

05/01/2022

Great question! 🧮 The first step to purchasing a home is determining how much you can afford and the best way to do so is by getting a pre-approval letter from a lender. If you want to get started, I can connect you today! 📲

04/29/2022

Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside, botanical gardens can be a wondrous, colourful, inspiring escape from routine views and commutes.

Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside, botanical gardens can be a wondrous, colourful, inspiring escape from routine views and commutes. What makes botanical gardens not just regular parks are the wide array of plant and flower families preserved for history, conservation, pu...

04/27/2022

How can you ensure you’re making the right choice when hiring your next contractor?

Working with a contractor, in lieu of DIY, can be the difference between a successful home renovation or repair and a botched project. Yet, finding a contractor for your home can be easier said than done. You want to make sure the person you hire has adequate experience, can give you the best value....

04/25/2022

Building your own home is a dream for many, and if you’re seriously considering it, you’ll first need to buy a piece of land.

If you’re serious about building your own home, you’ll first need to buy a piece of land. Here are some dos and don'ts to consider.