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Spring Fever
posted by Allyson Scott Each spring as the grass begins to turn green and fill in, our dogs make a beeline for the closest access point and burn it to a crisp when they go out to pee. We would fence it off, seed it, sometimes sod it, and rotate the “pee-free zones” in the yard to battle ...Demystifying The Offer Date
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of its authors, Allyson Scott and Jody McDonnell, and are not intended to represent those of Royal LePage Supreme. A basic driving force behind real estate markets everywhere is a simple one of supply and demand: low supply + high demand = risi ...The Late Bloomer
It was September 24th, all of my caterpillars were safely in their chrysalides, and it was time to clean up my messy patch of milkweed. As I chopped down the yellowing, aphid-infested plants, I was utterly shocked to see a last monarch straggler crawling up one of the stakes. (more…)The Monarch Miracle: 2021
posted by Allyson Scott The natural world is full of miraculous stories, but is there anything more astonishing than the life cycle of the monarch butterfly? These seemingly delicate little creatures are hardier than most people imagine, and I’ve documented my efforts to help their population ...Cottage Country Challenges
posted by Allyson Scott I recently received a phone call from a close friend asking for some real estate advice, and the excitement in her voice was palpable. “I think we’ve found our dream property…but you’re going to think we’re crazy!” she laughed. She and her ...Jenn & Mark: A Piece of Heaven in Haliburton
posted by Allyson Scott In early August, our friends Jenn and Mark contacted us to ask if we could help their family with exploring a cottage purchase, most likely in the Haliburton area. Our answer was absolutely! Realtors are licensed provincially, and our team regularly helps our clients buy and ...Happy Trails
posted by Allyson Scott – all photographs courtesy of and copyright © Alex Armstrong Our friend Alex was taking a walk on the Qplex trail in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, when she spotted a colourful rock. Further along, she spotted another…and then another. (more…)Same-Day Bathroom Transformation
posted by Allyson Scott It was just another grey day in the city of Toronto, but inside this house, things were starting to look a bit brighter! The house has been a work in progress and a labour of love since we bought it, which is only fair at 84 years young. We’ve tried to alternate the ...How Does Your Listing Look?
As a buyer, a new home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. As a seller, your home is likely your largest asset. Recent reports put the statistic for online house-hunting at around 80%, meaning many buyers are deciding whether they are interested in a property just by look ...Expect The Unexpected
When we bought our house, the back yard was as blank a slate as it could be. We had dreams & good intentions, but a cascading list of challenges (financial and logistical), plus a set of hard-partying neighbours just made us want to stay indoors. Over time we took some baby steps: a hand-built r ...
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