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8 Jun 2013
How to Choose Art for your Home
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
After a home has been given a thorough cleaning, and all necessary repairs have been made, a home owner can move onto the next stage – decorating and personalizing the home. Art is a great way to
8 Jun 2013
Analyst fears Canada housing crash will drag economy down
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In News
Speaking to the audience at the World MoneyShow held in Vancouver, prominent analyst and strategist Ben Rabidoux (currently working with U.S. research firm Hanson Advisors) claimed that the slump in Canada’s housing market could very well drag
8 Jun 2013
Tips for High Value Appraisals
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
In order to determine the market value of your home, it is essential to have a home appraiser around to have a look at it and assess its worth. If you are looking for a high value
8 Jun 2013
Things that Buyers Hate to See
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
Conducting home viewings is essential if you’re looking to sell your house, and in order to get top dollar, you will need to present your home in the best possible light. Highlighting all the best features is
8 Jun 2013
Why Doesn’t My Home Sell?
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
Why doesn’t my home sell? This is the most common question home owners ask after placing their properties on the market. There are many different reasons why a home may not sell, but the five listed below
8 Jun 2013
Home Maintenance for the Fall
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
Each season homes undergo changes due to weather conditions and temperatures. Besides the weather, aging and human abuse also affect the condition of your home. In order to keep all components of your home running properly, and
8 Jun 2013
Your home your greatest asset!
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
You probably spent a lot of time and resources on finding your dream home in the perfect location and then negotiating the price before signing the contract. Now that you have your own home, you must realize
8 Jun 2013
Meet the Neighbors
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
If you have bought a new home, you probably spent a lot of time assessing the location and neighborhood, which is as important as the property itself. However, if you don’t have good relations with your neighbors,
8 Jun 2013
Elements of an Offer Explained
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In Blog
Every contractual agreement has two basic components, offer and acceptance. One party, the offeror, makes an offer which is either accepted or declined by the other party, the offeree. In case the offeree accepts the offer, it
8 Jun 2013
Number of prospective Canadian homeowners drops by a record 12 per cent
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In News
According to an annual survey by the Royal Bank of Canada, the number of people willing to buy houses in the next two years has gone down despite confidence in real estate remaining strong. The survey, which
8 Jun 2013
Bank of Canada maintains overnight lending rate at 1 per cent
By Daniel Lewis On 8 June 2013 In News
In December last year, the Bank of Canada had decided to maintain its target for overnight lending rate at 1 per cent, and the bank stuck with its economic assessment when it announced on May 29, 2013,
7 Jun 2013
Key Locations to Improve Curb Appeal
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
Kerb appeal of your house can make or break your selling deal. Prospective buyers want to see their future home in the best condition. If your home has a good curb appeal, the potential buyers would want
7 Jun 2013
How Do I Choose The Perfect Neighborhood?
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
The location of your new home is at times even more important than the home itself. Even if you find your dream home, chances are you will regret your investment if the location is not good enough.
7 Jun 2013
Home Renovation Financing Options
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
Home renovation can have several advantages and is usually done to improve energy saving and safety, expand living space, increase the value of the property or simply give it a makeover. However, home renovation is not exactly
7 Jun 2013
Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
If you are looking to put your property on the market this spring, you will find the following 8 tips very useful. Price it right While your property probably holds a lot of sentimental value for you,
7 Jun 2013
Things to Consider before Buying a House
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
You might think you have found the perfect home in the best location, but there are certain things most people forget to check and end up regretting the purchase later on. Visit the property at different hours
7 Jun 2013
5 Steps to First Time Home Ownership
By Daniel Lewis On 7 June 2013 In Blog
Buying your very first house is going to be a memorable experience throughout your life. Whatever the reason behind your decision, you need to be prepared before you take the plunge and purchase your own property for