When you hear the words “estate sale,” the initial reaction is sales of belongings because of the passing of a loved one. These types of sales arise for several other reasons. A cross-country move, downsizing from a house to an apartment, or a family member moving into a senior’s retirement facility are all additional reasons to have these types of …
Less time worrying about alarm clocks, running out the door, and trying to beat the morning traffic. More time for a slow-paced start, enjoying your morning coffee, and dusting off your bookshelf to finally cozy up with that book you have been delaying for months. Planning for retirement takes time, but what’s more of an adjustment is settling into a …
There’s a common misconception that Portable Storage Containers are not versatile and that they are limited to use only during a move or directly on storage facility property. Calloway Storage is one of a handful of storage companies that offers a unique solution based on your storage requirements and for uses other than moving, even by delivering the storage unit …
Patio season is right around the corner and weather experts are predicting that between March and May, the harsh effects of Winter will begin to disappear, and above-normal temperatures are set to grace Ontario this Spring. Here’s the catch! It’s likely that the melting walls of snow, increasing water levels, combined with Spring rainfall will saturate the ground enough that …
Imagine. It’s Friday, the first day of Spring. You race home from school with the sun casting its rays on the fresh grass, waiting to grow. You slide on a pair of rain boots, or even bolt for the door barefoot, ready to splash through puddles and mud from the first Winter thaw. As Canadians, there was nothing more fun …
In just twenty days, Spring will wash away all signs of the lingering, harsh winter our region has experienced. With snowbanks reaching extraordinary levels this year, some as high as 6 feet in certain areas, restoration of homes and cottages is top of mind to ensure residences are kept in perfect condition. For weeks it has felt like there was …
Moving can be expensive. Hiring a professional trucking firm and movers / packing help is costly. It can take several months advance preparation to book trucks, moving equipment, and find or select a moving partner. Many homeowners decide to cut the expense of hiring a professional moving company and go for a DIY solution. While renting a small truck is …
You may have seen them in your neighbourhood – a mobile storage container on a person’s driveway for a week or so and then gone. Mobile units are transforming the way people utilize external storage facilities and the way they move homes. So how does it work? At Calloway storage, we’re pleased to offer mobile storage units out of our …
As we head towards summer, not only is the busiest gardening season ahead of us, but also the busiest real estate month. Homes look more attractive when surrounded by flowering shrubs and borders, increasing curb appeal and maybe even closing sale prices. If you take a scan through the photos of your local listings you’ll see just how many homes …
With today’s real estate market, the buyer doesn’t often have a lot of clout in the closing date and when possession can be taken. Buyers are tempted to take whatever date is available and not bother trying to include a specific date in their offer. It means that frequently home buyers are stuck between houses and need temporary accommodation and …
