ONE YEAR LATER HOW HAS COVID AFFECTED THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? We now find ourselves one full trip around the sun into this pandemic which is giving us an opportunity to pause for reflection. The last twelve months have brought significant personal and financial loss for many families, and no one was immune to the …
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1. BE CREATIVE! DESIGN AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT You don’t have to redo the entire tree, but before you spend money on more ornaments, think about sitting down with the kids to create a DIY one to hang proudly on the tree. As the kids grow, your tree will be filled with beautiful memories of …
Whether it’s part-time, full-time or remote learning, the one thing that we know for sure is that organization is key when it comes to keeping the kids productive. Here are some helpful hacks and ideas for space-saving study places that can transform any room in your home into a classroom. CONVERTIBLE DESKS No room for …
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When you live in a condo, space is at a premium. Having an outdoor balcony is a luxury – a private oasis of extra square footage where you can step outside with your morning coffee, relax with an afternoon cocktail, or party with friends. During the spring COVID lock down, any one with a balcony …
REDUCE HOME ENERGY USE Have you turned into your Parents or even Grandparents, constantly screaming to your family “Close the door! We aren’t cooling the whole neighbourhood!”? Don’t discount Nonna’s advice. Those old world ideas are still relevant today. By combining them with new world Smart Home Technology and sustainable building options at National Homes, …
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OUTDOOR LIVING: WELCOME TO YOUR 1980’S SUMMER With summer camps closed, vacations cancelled and work waiting for you, this season has been unofficially declared the 1980’s Summer. Here are some great tips and ideas to keep your family happy and independent this summer so you can keep your head above water! BEST BACKYARD POOLS: An …
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Between work, homeschooling and all of the cooking and cleaning that is required for day-to-day living for families right now, we could all use an extra hand. Or maybe that robot housekeeper we were all promised by futurists so long ago. Help is here – because having a clean and tidy home is not only …
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Between virtual family reunions, workday check-in meetings and online classes, it seems like the whole world is meeting up using Zoom technology right now. It’s even made an appearance on Saturday Night Live! If Zoom is new for you, don’t be a Nan! Here are a few tips that can help you feel more confident …
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Are your days blurring into your weekends? Feeling a little low about having to #stayhome? Treat your QuaranTEAM to a special weekend away from the routine with these tips for Staycation activities we compiled: Take a Trip to a Hotel (at home): For the real hotel experience put on your best sheets, fluff the pillows, add some …
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A MESSAGE TO OUR HOMEOWNERS AND OUR COMMUNITY Update 2.0 – Aug 19, 2020 At National our focus has always been about community. In light of the global community facing a health crisis due to COVID-19 our community has become even larger. Therefore, the health, safety and well being of our community, our homeowners, our …
