Weekly Blend: Work-from-home blunders to avoid

The spread of COVID-19 is affecting the world now and will have long-term effects we can’t foresee just yet.

With that weighing heavy on the minds of millions of people, it’s important to step away from the news of the world every now and then, even if it’s just for a couple minutes.

This edition of the Weekly Blend is designed to, hopefully, help you crack a smile and remind you about the wacky side of the real estate world.

Enjoy the read!

Calling all witches and wizards! A new virtual Harry Potter escape room lets you test your Hogwarts-based knowledge without leaving the comfort of your muggle home.

Welcome to the wild, wild, west! This mansion for sale in Alberta is perfect for cowboys looking to escape city life. In fact, the ranch boasts so much property; it would take you months to explore it all. 

Would you give up your smartphone forever if it meant you never had to clean again? According to this study, 19% of Americans would forgo using their phones if it meant their home would be instantly clean.

If cleaning doesn’t bother you, try these DIY projects you can do at home without buying anything new.

In the market for a new home? Think outside the box. The Roundhouse in rural England has a circular layout, complete was a semi-circle brick courtyard tucked into the middle.

Don’t go chasing waterfalls—this $8.75 million Quebec mansion comes with its very own.

For some, their homes are now also their offices. Rambunctious toddlers, questionable wall art and nosey pets are just some of the work-from-home blunders you should try to avoid.

As a Communications Advisor, Sarah Doktor is responsible for developing a variety of internal and external communication materials—from blog content to newsletters, and social posts to speaking notes. Prior to joining CREA, Sarah worked as a journalist in a small town and as a national online editor at one of Canada’s largest news media companies. In her spare time, Sarah can be found renovating her century home, working out at the gym or binge-watching bad reality TV.


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