Laura Barkman's Blog Posts

Key TakeawaysYou don’t need a major renovation to transform how your home looks and feels, small, intentional updates can make just as big an impression.Focused changes in high-traffic rooms

A Multi‑Speed Recreational Market Across Western CanadaWestern Canada’s recreational real estate market is no longer driven by broad‑based momentum. Instead, performance varies sharply by

January always gives me the urge for a fresh start to the New Year and I’m always inclined to do something in the house.  Whether you're getting ready to sell or just want to fall in love

Get Pre-Approved for a MortgageBefore even navigating your local real estate market, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is key. This is the starting place because it gives you an understanding of

The federal government will not apply the controversial capital gains tax hike to primary residences, Ottawa announced on April 16 when unveiling the 2024 budget. For weeks, there had been

We have 1 more week of Spring Break and the weather in Whistler is becoming spring like very fast.  I am already thinking how to get my garden and yard ready for planting.  Here are some

When you purchase a home, a down payment is typically applied to the purchase price, and the balance is to be paid off over your term of the mortgage. The loan you receive from a lender in order to

The Canadian real estate market is going through an adjustment period right now. After a couple of years of meteoric growth across the entire housing sector, conditions seem to be settling, the

There has been much speculation on the mortgage stress test - and many feel it should go - some good background info in this article:Should Canada’s banking regulators abandon the 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time home buyer or seasoned investor, there are a few universal rules that apply when buying a house or investment property. One being a home

Spring is a wonderful time of year, especially after a long winter. The warmer weather, blooming flowers, and increasing daylight hours can lift our spirits and bring a renewed energy to our daily