The Journal Pioneer

Often when I talk about leaky homes, I talk about the big stuff: Leaks that come in through your outdoor structure, like the roof, windows, or foundation. While these can cause a major of water damage, sometimes, the leak can be coming from inside ...

COVID-19 struck a serious blow to resale homes activity in April, with a 63 percent decline in sales from April 2019. In May, the gap was closed to a decrease of 41 percent, year over year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association* ...

Choosing the right neighbourhood is as important as choosing the right home. Here are some features to consider when scoping out locations: • Getting around: Make sure potential neighbourhoods are suited to your favourite method of ...

Total sales of homes on the Calgary MLS System in June are closing the year-over-year gap that occurred in May. To the end of May 2020, sales were down 44 percent from May 2019; as of June 16, 2020, the Calgary Real Estate Board’s website showed ...

For Canadians who own properties in the United States, ReMax has released its overview of real estate south of the border. “In-person showings and foot traffic to offices in many U.S. cities have returned to levels seen in January 2020,” says ...

Summer vacations are going to look a whole lot different for a lot of people this year, for a variety of reasons. If you’re staying put, there’s no reason not to vacation in your backyard, with these tips from TurfMutt. • Make a plan , ...

The Bank of Canada will make its next target rate announcement on July 15, with most mortgage executives predicting no move in the rate. “The Bank of Canada’s target for the overnight rate is currently at a historic low of 0.25 per cent. The ...

Q: I have a question on how to best get rid of ants. They are under the paving stones of our patio, pushing up the sand. I have since found another nest in my vegetable garden and they have ruined the plants in my flower beds. I would ...

Q. My father-in-law retired just before the pandemic began to alter the way we all live. As the plans he had made to celebrate the early days of his retirement evaporated, he turned his attention to his garden. To honour this new life ...

Q: For the last few summers I have been getting brown spots on my lawn. I thought it may have been due to the drought the last few summers, but with all the rain this year I am still getting these spots. When I cut the grass there are also ...