While the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers” is true, the month of May has so much more to offer….like home remodelling projects. May is nationally recognized as Home Improvement Month because it’s a perfect time for homeowners to begin investing in their home and make the upgrades they’ve been wishing for all year. During May, most school and work schedules are becoming a little more relaxed, and family vacations are soon approaching. Times like these are ideal for homeowners because they can feel more at ease in the planning process and spend time traveling with their children while their remodelling projects are under construction.

If you’re preparing to begin a home remodelling project this May, consider these three smart tips...

If you are 4 years or more into a 5 year term, should you consider an early renewal?
 
A Manulife survey in 2011 found that almost 2 in 3 survey respondents didn’t compare products from lenders when their mortgage was up for renewal.
 
The number of Canadians who don’t compare mortgage products are surprising considering the dollars that you could save just by asking a few questions...

It looks like spring is finally in the air!  It is also a time when many of us start looking for a home to purchase.  Here are some key numbers as Winnipeg's resale-homes market enters the traditionally busy spring season:

• There were 4,338 listings on the local Multiple Listing Service at the beginning of April. That's the highest number for this time of year since 1999...