October 2018

6 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Posted on Oct 25, 2018


Are you ready for winter?

It's almost November, and the cold — really cold — weather will be here before you’ve had a chance to pull those winter mits out of storage. 

Get organised before the snowy weather comes by taking care of a few things in and around the house now, while it's still bearable temperature-wise, and you aren't knee deep in snow and...

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Stigmas, Supersititions And The Supernatural - Why These May Hinder Your Sale

Posted on Oct 23, 2018


Superstitions, stigmas and the supernatural - these are perfect if you could just bring them out on October 31 but when you are talking about the sale of your home, whether you believe in them or not, they can have an impact on how long it takes to sell your home and the price that someone is willing to pay.  

Was your home once the scene of a murder...

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Sellers - Do you Understand The Real Estate Subject to Clauses?

Posted on Oct 22, 2018


In Canadian real estate contract negotiation, subject to clauses are a home buyer’s safety-hatch – a way to escape the contract if something goes wrong. 

Three of the most common clauses on an offer to purchase your home are:

  • Subject to financing,
  • Subject to inspection; and 
  • Subject to sale.
Subject to financing clauses don’t offer much room for negotiati...

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5 Factors That Drive The Residential Real Estate Market

Posted on Oct 22, 2018


Many factors play into the ebb and flow of real estate trends. It’s important to understand how these factors affect the market in order to be as successful as possible in the investment world. 

Below are the most common factors that drive the residential real estate market.

Real estate ownership makes up a good deal of many people's wealth. The sheer...

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Moving?  Here Are Some Moving Tips Just For You!

Posted on Oct 22, 2018



? 2 MONTHS BEFORE:
1. Sort through the contents of closets, drawers, and cupboards to declutter. 
2. Inventory everything of value you plan to move and determine replacement values for insurance purposes.
3. Obtain estimates from several moving companies and choose one.

? 6 WEEKS BEFORE:
1. Finalize real estate or rental needs.2. If moving out of town, m...

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How To Get Built-In Shelves On A Budget

Posted on Oct 17, 2018


Built-in shelves make any room look more sophisticated. Aside from the flair they bring, built-in shelves also add extra storage space without taking up valuable real estate in small rooms. The problem with shelving units of this kind is the cost. The materials come with a hefty price tag, especially if you purchase them all separately. 

For this bui...

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