Team Milovick

08/21/2026

Creating a more peaceful home is often about small adjustments that make it easier to relax, work, or enjoy time with family.

Reducing noise at home doesn't always mean investing in costly soundproofing. Everyday changes like adding rugs, hanging heavier curtains, sealing gaps around doors, rearranging furniture, and using bookshelves against shared walls can help soften unwanted noise and create a more comfortable living....

08/20/2026

Join me tonight for a Twilight Open House at 291 Villa Place, Waterloo. Prepare to be impressed.

08/20/2026

https://breakingbank.media/ca/the-500-question-where-should-your-next-dollar-of-savings-go/?ref=mmilovick

Say you have an extra $500 a month available to save. Should it go into your TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, RESP, or against your mortgage? There isn't one account that automatically wins. Each does something different, and the right choice depends on your income, debt, family situation and goals. Instead

08/20/2026

Ontario’s new-home market is still fragile, but more proposed homes and warranty enrolments since March are giving the industry a few reasons to feel cautiously optimistic.

Ontario’s new-home sector has been through a sharp slowdown, with warranty enrolments falling from more than 75,000 units in 2022 to 25,000 in 2025. Tarion says there are now some early positive signals, including increases in proposed homes and new warranty enrolments since March, although it cau...

08/19/2026

If a move is somewhere in your future, Ontario’s push to support more homebuilding is worth watching because roads, water and other infrastructure have to come before many new homes can.

If you’re hoping for more housing choices in Ontario, this is one development worth watching. The Ontario and Canadian governments have announced $1 billion for infrastructure that supports new housing, helping communities prepare for future residential growth. Building more homes takes more than ...

08/18/2026

Storm damage isn't always obvious from the ground. Cracked bark, dead branches, and leaning trees can all be signs that it's time for a closer look.

Severe storms can leave behind damage that's easy to miss, especially when lightning strikes a tree. While some trees recover, others may become unstable or develop hidden damage that creates a risk for nearby homes, vehicles, and people. Knowing what warning signs to look for and arranging a profes...

08/17/2026

If you’ve been wondering how much further Canada’s housing market could fall, there’s growing attention on whether the slowdown may finally be nearing its bottom.

After a prolonged housing slowdown, the conversation in Canada is starting to turn toward what comes next. The Financial Post looks at whether the market may be approaching a bottom and what could shape the path from here. National trends can provide useful context, but housing rarely turns at exact...

08/16/2026

Open House at 291 Villa Place today with live backyard footage.

08/13/2026

https://breakingbank.media/ca/the-mortgage-renewal-shock-is-here-heres-what-homeowners-can-do-about-it/?ref=mmilovick

For years, Canadians heard about the mortgage renewal wave that was coming. For many homeowners, it's no longer something on the horizon. Mortgages taken out during the ultra-low-rate years of 2020 and 2021 are now renewing in a very different market. Borrowers who once had rates below

08/13/2026

If buying a home is on your radar, getting your finances organized before you apply for a mortgage can make the whole process a lot less stressful.

If you’re hoping to buy a home in Canada, some of the most useful preparation happens before you ever submit a mortgage application. REALTOR.ca’s guide walks through four things to consider ahead of time so you can approach financing with a clearer picture of where you stand. It’s a practical ...