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(NC)—Today's bath has been redefined as home spa, the one place in a home where you can retreat to for a reviving pick-me-up. So, when it comes time to give this room a pampering of its own, consider paint and the power of colour. It's a ...[Read More]
(NC)—A house is made up of components that work together to form an integrated system. The performance of one component depends on its relationship with other components in the same system. Your home's ventilation and heating components, construction ...[Read More]
(NC)—The eavestroughs have been cleaned, the mower has been put away, the trees are trimmed, and the garden “winterized” – so now that the season of outdoor projects has passed, what's a home handyman to do? Plenty. This is ...[Read More]
(NC)—For many homeowners, winter signals an increase in heating bills and a time to combat the chills that come along with the season's damp, dreary weather. Keeping warm during the season can be done by ensuring your home is well-insulated, ...[Read More]
Resale housing prices bounce back up with strong September sales Edmonton , October 5, 2009 : Although sales were not at record levels in September, they compared favorably with sales levels last year and settled in for the third best September ever. Only ...[Read More]
Excerpts From... Canadian housing markets buck recession and trend upwards, says RE/MAX Kelowna, BC (Sept. 24, 2009) -- With the worst of the recession over, residential real estate markets in major Canadian centres are poised for growth in the final quarter ...[Read More]
Flying into Hamilton on a rainy day was fun. Greeted by rain without a coat, but that was no big deal, I don't mind any weather. I think I should have brought a rain coat to Hamilton. Landed late, but safely. Now about to meet @REbroker_Jenn! #yhm ...[Read More]
(NC)—Receiving a home purchase agreement contingent on property inspection is stress provoking for many home sellers. Yet, contrary to popular belief, an inspector does not assess your property on a pass or fail basis. “We typically evaluate ...[Read More]
(NC)—Before listing, consider staging your home to give it a competitive advantage. “Homes that present as move-in ready have strong buyer appeal in today's market,” explains Jackie Peifer, a realtor with 20 years experience. “These ...[Read More]
(NC)—Doing your homework is a must when selling a home. It starts with selecting the right realtor. “You should always interview more than one realtor,” advises Jackie Peifer, a Greater Toronto Area realtor with 20 years experience. “What ...[Read More]
(NC)—With the holidays and colder months just around the corner, now is the time to find easy ways to save money. Performing a simple home energy audit can help cut costs by pinpointing the places where a house is losing energy, identifying ways ...[Read More]
Alberta is poised to pioneer guidelines governing the cleanup of houses used for illegal marijuana crops. The Alberta Real Estate Association and University of Calgary are proposing standards for rehabilitating former drug houses that could be the first ...[Read More]
Ever wondered why it's called a flea market? So have I. But I never found out why. According to the almighty Wikipedia, its origins are unknown, but some speculate it's because people are moving about like fleas, or the more likely explanation, ...[Read More]
1-stick to one account, and make it obvious that it is run by a human. You are you, the books, blogs, whatever you sell and do, etc are a part of you. You'll go nuts trying to follow the same people with 10 different accounts, and it won't be as ...[Read More]
(NC)—Shopping for a home can be a fun experience, but with the numerous associated expenses it can be stressful as well. One item that homebuyers rarely consider is the cost to insure the potential new home. “Things like having to replace some ...[Read More]
(NC)—As the price of energy continues to rise, homebuyers are becoming more conscious of the energy efficiency of their potential home. Today, more options exist to buy an energy-efficient abode than ever before. The growing demand for energy efficiency ...[Read More]
(NC)—If you are shopping for a house, you may have heard of mortgage products available on the market with amortization periods of up to 35 years. While smaller monthly payments can be attractive, you should be aware of the potential consequences, ...[Read More]
Sales of existing homes in Canada jumped 31.5% in the second quarter from the previous one - their first year-over-year quarterly increase since before the peak of the financial crisis, the Canadian Real Estate Association said this week. The report is ...[Read More]
The Edmonton resale homes market set a new June record and recorded the third best month in Multiple Listing Service history. But average prices, although also rebounding, are still down year over year, Re/Max reported Monday. Demand is expected to remain ...[Read More]
http://www.canada.com/Business/Home+ownership+getting+more+affordable/1771375/story.html Weaker home prices and lower borrowing costs are attracting buyers back into the housing market, according to a report Wednesday by RBC Economics. Declining costs ...[Read More]
The end is near. Well, according to members of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, it is. Hype over the economic meltdown has inspired unnecessary panic, as recessions are part of the ebb and flow of a healthy economy, chamber president Martin Salloum said, ...[Read More]
Despite economic uncertainty and mounting job losses, Edmonton's resale housing market picked up in April with sales increasing from the previous month and from the same time last year. There were 1,843 residential sales in April, up 1.1 per cent from ...[Read More]
While the recession hasn't gone away yet, the heads of three major Edmonton-based financial institutions pointed to glimmers of hope Thursday. The CEOs of Servus Credit Union, Canadian Western Bank and ATB Financial suggested the financial freeze is ...[Read More]
Looking to get into a bigger home, townhouse owner James VanderLinden decided last month was the time to make a move. A buyer in a struggling economy, he bought a new home under asking price - paying $1.1-million in midtown Toronto - but hadn't yet ...[Read More]
(NC)—The warm weather has finally arrived and it is time to take advantage of your outdoor space. If you are less then pleased with your yard, 2009 is the year to give it the update you have always wanted. And this year Canadians can take advantage ...[Read More]
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