Right at Home Realty, Brokerage's blog

Ever pass by a house for sale in a nice area and think to yourself, “Could I purchase a home like that?” Why not find out?! It only takes a few calculations to determine how much of a new home you qualify for. The following 3 factors can help determine just how much you can afford to spend on your next home: 

Why do people decide to move? Unless due to requirement (such as a major job relocation), research tells us that many homeowners like yourself may decide to sell at some point for one (or more) of these following reasons:

The great shift to 'work from home' remains the new norm in Ontario for 2021 as COVID-19 restrictions prevail. With wireless networks sometimes slowing or even breaking down at times, poor performance can impact the processing speed of your applications - which can be VERY frustrating. The following tips and tricks can help you improve the performance of your home's Wi-Fi network:

2020 has been anything but an average year. As the kids are ramping up to get back to school, many parents are dealing with the impending changes that their children will face in the classroom. With new health and safety protocols in place, how can parents help their kids safely transition into the 2020 school year without feeling overwhelmed?

Getting away from the bustle of city life is essential for every summer vacation. Since travel restrictions are still in place in many provinces in Canada, you and your family may be weighing your options for the best in-province vacation on a budget. What are your options, and how can you keep expenses to a minimum?

Staycationing is the new vacationing, and with summertime, right around the corner, the question on everyone’s mind is how to make the most of it. While the majority of Ontario is moving into Phase 2 of reopening, there are still social distancing restrictions in place. No matter where you go or what you do, be sure to abide by the current safety measures recommended by the Government of Ontario.

With hardware stores reopening in Ontario, many people are looking to use some of the remaining time in quarantine to get additional work done around the house. This includes home projects that may have fallen between the cracks over the past few months (or in some cases, years).

If you find that you’re in a situation where you can’t find name brand disinfectants at your local grocery store, here are some readily available options that can help disinfect your home, while keeping your family safe and healthy. 

Soap and water

We are living in unprecedented times and working from home has become the new norm for a lot of us. We recommend dedicating a space in your home specifically for work, so you don’t have to completely mix work with home life. Having a cosy home office set up is crucial, and it trains your mind into thinking that you have to be productive and get work done once you enter the space.

Important Notice regarding COVID-19 


At Right at Home Realty (RAHR), the health and safety of our team members, our agents, and the communities where we live, work and serve across Canada, is the top priority for us. This enduring value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19).