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The key to a well-built home is a solid foundation, but what about the roof? Your roof provides year-round protection from the seasonal elements. Living in Canada, you’ll know that our weather patterns can be quite chaotic at times; at any given moment in the winter you can experience extreme cold and heavy snowfall, spring is met with torrential downpours, hail can appear as late as June, and we can’t forget about the heat waves felt in summer. As dynamic as weather conditions may be, we Canadians are resilient; however, can the same be said about your roof? Do you recognize the signs of an aging or deteriorating roof? Or how about when it’s time to replace your roof? If you don’t know, then let this article by the Good Hands Advice team be a guide to help protect your home. How Long Does a Roof Last? A roof can last anywhere from 15 to 50 years, depending on the type of roofing materials. For example: Asphalt shingles last anywhere from 15 to 30 years, depending on type (basic…

Don't Settle on Luck to Find the Perfect Home, let us help you! Spring is just around the corner here and its time to MARCH into this hot spring real estate market! Whether you’ve got buyers or sellers, this time of year is always a god time to encourage your clients to spring into action! Do you know what we LOVE? Giving you all the up to date knowledge and tips on the Windsor Essex Real Estate Market! Market Insights Thinking about buying or selling? Let's Talk! WECAR™ Residential Housing Market Update includes comparisons on number of sales, avg. sales price & market activity. Feature Listings Discover some of the Windsor-Essex County's most sought-after properties. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, we're here to assist you every step of the way. 817 EASTLAWN, WINDSOR, ON  $410,000 8307 ANNIE, MCGREGOR, ON  $999,900 154 ESSEX, TECUMSEH, ON $899,000 1255 JANISSE, WINDSOR, ON $599,900 Real Estate 101 20 Cosmetic Upgrades to Sell Your Home in Record Time…

February is here and it’s the month of LOVE!   Do you know what we LOVE? Giving you all the up to date knowledge and tips on the Windsor Essex Real Estate Market! The ground hog may have predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but the spring market is fast approaching. Keep reading below for your Real Estate Update! Did You Know??? The History of Saint Valentines Day Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Real Estate 101 Should I cash my RRSP to pay off my mortgage? Is it a good idea to pay off my mortgage with my RRSP money and then put what my mortgage payment was back into the RRSP once I’ve paid it off? What are the pros and cons of this strategy to being mortgage free? Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3% The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight…

Learn how capital gains are taxed and how to avoid paying more taxes than necessary when selling your assets. Capital gains tax highlights Investors can sigh relief for the 2024 tax year. Despite the capital gains inclusion rate being changed as of June 25, 2024, it has since been delayed until 2026 by the Department of Finance Canada. Here’s what is proposed. For individuals, the inclusion rate is either 50% or 66.67%, depending on the size of the capital gain. With the current federal and provincial/territorial tax rates in Canada, no one pays more than 27% capital gains tax on gains of under $250,000. You can reduce the amount of capital gains tax you owe by holding your investments in registered accounts, offsetting capital gains with capital losses and claiming the principal residence exemption. Selling high-performing stocks or a cottage property can reap significant profits, and those moments are worth celebrating. But while you’re enjoying the spoils of your investments, keep…

Four reasons why you might not want to tap your RRSPs to become mortgage-free. Is it a good idea to pay off my mortgage with my RRSP money and then put what my mortgage payment was back into the RRSP once I’ve paid it off? What are the pros and cons of this strategy to being mortgage free? –Mike Pay off a mortgage or keep investing with RRSPs? Paying off your mortgage with your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and then putting what your mortgage amounts would have been back into the RRSP may not be a good strategy for several reasons. Invest your money or pay off debt? A comprehensive guide for Canadians If you withdraw any money from your RRSP, it is taxed as income. There is withholding tax on the withdrawal initially, but the total tax depends on your other sources of income for the year when you file your tax return. If you withdraw from an RRSP, you do not recapture that initial RRSP contribution room and you may not be able to re-contribute the same amount back to…