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Upgrading your windows Upgrading your windows
Upgrading your windows
If they’re doing their job properly, you shouldn’t notice the windows in your house. but if you’re in the market for an upgrade, there are tons of options that can add value to your home and make a stylish statement. why replace your windows? windows play a huge role in the...
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Real estate: The pros of having a garage Real estate: The pros of having a garage
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Real estate: Two-bedroom versus three-bedroom homes Real estate: Two-bedroom versus three-bedroom homes
Real estate: Two-bedroom versus three-bedroom homes
Does a three-bedroom house sell faster than a two- bedroom ? a real estate agent will likely tell you that it does. while this may be true, there are exceptions. if you’re planning a reno and wondering whether you should downsize the number of bedrooms in your home, here are some things...
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Guide to property surveys Guide to property surveys
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Investing in a cottage Investing in a cottage
Investing in a cottage
Owning a family cottage is a dream for many, but before you sign on the dotted line, do your homework. cottages can be costly and, just like a home, require regular maintenance. while it’s hard to put a price tag on those summertime memories, making a smart investment should be your no.1...
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How to choose a moving company How to choose a moving company
How to choose a moving company
Moving is a stressful experience at the best of times. add to that the leap of faith involved in trusting all your worldly goods to a moving company—and the horror stories we’ve all heard, or worse, experienced firsthand—and it’s easy to feel nervous about finding the right mover....
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Moving day checklist Moving day checklist
Moving day checklist
Spring and summer are high season for moving in canada. even if you’re moving into your dream home , the actual process of moving itself can be highly stressful. but if you stay organized and pace your preparations over a few weeks, you’ll do a lot to make the big day go more smoothly. just...
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Rental properties: 8 things to know before becoming a landlord Rental properties: 8 things to know before becoming a landlord
Rental properties: 8 things to know before becoming a landlord
Converting your basement into an apartment can be a lucrative move, no question, but there are perks and perils to using part of your home as a rental property. here are eight things to keep in mind before taking the plunge. 1 rental properties: do it legally, or don't do it. just because...
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Condo fees explained Condo fees explained
Condo fees explained
First-time condo buyers are sometimes confused by the monthly maintenance fee that condo buildings charge. combined with property taxes and your mortgage payments, they can add up to a hefty percentage of your total housing costs. but what is a condo maintenance fee and what does it cover? and...
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5 annual check-up tips for your home 5 annual check-up tips for your home
5 annual check-up tips for your home
Try to stay aware of potential issues that lurk in the furnace room, behind your walls and up on the roof . if you keep on top of your yearly maintenance, you won’t need to pay big bucks down the road to fix major problems. here are some of my best tips for your home’s fall physical. 1...
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Real estate: Tips for single homebuyers Real estate: Tips for single homebuyers
Real estate: Tips for single homebuyers
When i bought my first house in 1984, single homebuyers —especially, young, female single homebuyers—were unusual in toronto. but when i saw the “for sale” sign on the tiny bungalow set back from the street about a block away from my mother’s house, i fell swooningly in love. i had...
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5 ways to enhance your curb appeal 5 ways to enhance your curb appeal
5 ways to enhance your curb appeal
It’s not only the inside that counts… you’ve already cleared out the basement, decluttered the kids’ rooms and tucked away all the artwork from the fridge. but as a seller , you want potential buyers to instantly fall in love with the outside of your house, too. here are my top five...
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Should you sell your home yourself? Should you sell your home yourself?
Should you sell your home yourself?
A recent ruling by the competition bureau has opened up the multiple listing service to the public, making one of the prime venues for advertising homes for sale available to private sellers. but is it really a good idea to sell your home without the aid of a professional realtor? the answer...
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How to: Sell your home in winter How to: Sell your home in winter
How to: Sell your home in winter
Many people believe it’s harder to sell your home in winter than summer. but there are a number of real advantages to selling during the cooler months, says kathy monahan, an agent with forest hill real estate inc. in toronto. for one thing, removed from the sometimes frenzied action of the...
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10 worst home upgrades for resale 10 worst home upgrades for resale
10 worst home upgrades for resale
Some renovation upgrades, such as kitchens and bathrooms , are usually fairly reliable for adding to a home’s resale value. but there are others (and if you’ve gone househunting in the last few years, perhaps you’ve seen a few) that are just plain bone-headed. what’s worth the cost and...
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Home buying resource guide Home buying resource guide
Home buying resource guide
Home buying tips & tricks real estate buying guide everything you need to know about preparing to buy or sell a house. buying a home, whether it's your first time or as an existing homeowner, is a little overwhelming and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement. we’ve turned to real...
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Simple home staging ideas Simple home staging ideas
Simple home staging ideas
Home staging tips and tricks how to: stage your home woo potential buyers with these diy tips for home staging. there’s no escaping the raw power of first impressions, especially when it comes to selling your home. each time a potential buyer walks through your front door, you want their...
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Home selling tips Home selling tips
Home selling tips
Home selling decor how to: use feng shui to sell your home let the principles of the chinese practice of feng shui ease your real estate woes. if you've ever walked into a house, as a potential buyer, and said: "it just feels right," then you understand the basic principles of feng shui....
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The HST and homebuyers The HST and homebuyers
The HST and homebuyers
With a great deal of fanfare (from government) and cries of gloom and doom (from taxpayers’ groups), the harmonized sales tax (or hst) is being implemented starting on july 1, 2010 in british columbia and ontario. the hst combines the federal goods and services tax of 5% with provincial sales...
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Buying vacation property abroad Buying vacation property abroad
Buying vacation property abroad
Summers in canada are associated with cottage life and living by the water -- it almost seems as though once we pay off one house, it's natural to invest in a lakeside property as well. but what happens when summer turns to winter? few of us make the trek to our cottage homes, whether it's...
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Real estate buying guide Real estate buying guide
Real estate buying guide
Buying a home, whether it's your first time or as an existing homeowner, is a little overwhelming and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement. we’ve turned to real estate agent linda turner from royal lepage meadowtowne realty in mississauga, ont. to provide you with a comprehensive...
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How to: Stage your home How to: Stage your home
How to: Stage your home
There’s no escaping the raw power of first impressions, especially when it comes to selling your home. each time a potential buyer walks through your front door, you want their immediate thought to be: wow! the key to creating the right impression is being able to envisage what potential...
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First-time homebuyers rule current housing market First-time homebuyers rule current housing market
First-time homebuyers rule current housing market
If you've been thinking about buying your first home or condo , but have been hesitating because of fears about falling prices and the shrinking economy, the time to act may well be now. according to a recent panel of financial and real estate experts convened by the bank of montreal (bmo) as...
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Curb appeal boot camp Curb appeal boot camp
Curb appeal boot camp
Call it the x factor: that somethin'-somethin' that makes certain houses get snapped up within days of listing – yes, even in a buyer’s market – while others languish on the market or sell below list price. curb appeal creates enthusiasm houses with an at-first-glance wow factor...
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21 tips for an easy move 21 tips for an easy move
21 tips for an easy move
Let's face it: unless you're a minimalist, moving is one of the biggest household tasks there is and it can be extremely overwhelming. but if you can get a head start and stay organized , you should make it through this mammoth process unscathed and ready to enjoy your new abode. here are 21...
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When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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