January 2017

Ideas To Decrease Your Electricity Bill

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

You don’t have to freeze in the winter or start reading by candlelight to reduce your electricity bill. There are many simple ways to use less power with little, if any, impact on your lifestyle. 

A good place to start is with your electronics. 

According to the David Suzuki Foundation, “Any gizmo that has a clock, digital timer, remote control or stan...

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Home Inspection...What is it and should you get one?

Posted on Jan 22, 2017

So...You just walked through a brand new listing, and are now a firm believer in love at first sight. From the moment you walked through the front door, you knew it had to be yours. The walk-in closet, open concept plan, and luxurious backyard were exactly what you’ve been dreaming of and may have been enough to make you overlook the leaking faucet...

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What are closing costs?

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

You want to buy a home, you have met with your mortgage broker or bank, you know how much 'house' you can afford, but what else is there? 

Once you have found your perfect home and you want to make an offer, you should be aware of the additional costs that are associated with purchasing the home. Below you will find a list of the common costs that co...

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Will an Open House help sell your home?

Posted on Jan 04, 2017

You’ve probably seen signs around the area for Open Houses. You may have even attended a few. These are open invitations for potential buyers to drop by on a certain day and time, to check out the property and get more information. 

When you’re listing your home for sale, you might wonder whether you’ll need to have an Open House. To answer that ques...

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