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28 Jun 2013
How to Set Roof Trusses
A roof truss is a structural framework designed to provide support for a roof without installing centre supports. Trusses are structurally engineered and are manufactured by licensed truss companies, but people also make trusses for their roofs.
26 Jun 2013
What Buyers Are Looking For in a Home
Besides a sustainable neighbourhood and curb appeal, there are few other things as well that potential home buyers look for in their prospective home. Here is a list of the things that can help you attract the
26 Jun 2013
Top 10 Real Estate Buying Tips
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
Buying a real state is something which requires deep thought, appropriate planning and flawless execution, keeping in mind all the case specific details. There are however some golden rules which apply to almost every case. These tips
26 Jun 2013
How to Sketch Floor Plans
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
Sketching floor plans for a house begins with dreams, fun ideas and a lot of imagination. The more you experiment, the better it is, but there comes a time when reality sets in and you have to
26 Jun 2013
How to Build a Solar Home
With prices of fossil fuel increasing rapidly, people have started switching to alternative power generation sources. If you also want to switch to an alternate energy source and your home is still in the design stage, it
26 Jun 2013
How to Frame a House
By Derrick Smith On 26 June 2013 In Blog
The life of a house depends on the durability of the construction, which in-turn is linked with the framing process. You might be surprise to know this but there are different techniques used to frame a house.
26 Jun 2013
How to Find an Architect
Finding the right architect is very important to have your ideas translated into your dream building. Here are a few tips that you can utilize to ensure you find the right architect for your building project. Ask
24 Jun 2013
How to Calculate Real Estate Value
By Keira Rowland On 24 June 2013 In Blog
Whether you are looking to buy or sell, calculating the value of a property is essential, in order to ensure that any transactions that are carried out take the true value of the house into account. There
24 Jun 2013
How to Flip Houses with No Money
By Daniel Lewis On 24 June 2013 In Blog
Flipping a house basically means buying a house, usually at a bargain price (requiring maintenance, repairs, renovation etc), working on it to considerably improve its market value and then selling it for a profit. Quite obviously, finances
24 Jun 2013
How to Choose a Realtor to Sell Your House
By Daniel Lewis On 24 June 2013 In Blog
While you can easily put up your own home for sale in the market, using the professional services of a realtor can benefit you greatly. Not only does a realtor make the whole process easier, he/she will
24 Jun 2013
How to Generate Mortgage Leads
By Daniel Lewis On 24 June 2013 In Blog
Mortgage brokers make money when people obtain mortgages through them. The more mortgages they arrange, the more they earn in commissions. However, finding mortgage leads is the first step for brokers, who then have to convert those
24 Jun 2013
How to Start a Mortgage Broker Business
By Keira Rowland On 24 June 2013 In Blog
Owing to difficult economic conditions, and the rising real estate prices, most individuals and companies apply for mortgages in order to finance their purchases. Mortgages are usually granted by lenders (banks, or private lenders, etc), but in
24 Jun 2013
How to Become a Property Manager
By Daniel Lewis On 24 June 2013 In Blog
Property managers are hired by estate owners who don’t have the time or expertise to properly manage their properties. A manager is usually tasked with maintaining a property, tending to it (landscaping, maintenance, repairs), marketing it, finding
22 Jun 2013
How to Build a Real Estate Business
By Keira Rowland On 22 June 2013 In Blog
Building up a real estate business from scratch can be fairly challenging, but with the right tips and techniques, you can take your business from a little-known company to a successful venture – the key lies in
22 Jun 2013
Expression of Interest Letter Example
By Martin Rabbett On 22 June 2013 In Blog
An expression of interest letter, or a letter of intent, is usually sent by a potential buyer to the seller of a property, in order to formally express the buyer’s interest in purchasing the property and lay
22 Jun 2013
How to Start a Home Staging Business
By Martin Rabbett On 22 June 2013 In Blog
Home staging is a profession which is becoming popular with time, and many people are looking to set up home staging businesses. Home stagers basically ‘stage’ a house to sell it. They assess a property which the
22 Jun 2013
How to Calculate Property Tax
By Martin Rabbett On 22 June 2013 In Blog
Property taxes are how local municipal governments raise money for services they provide the inhabitants of the locality. Homeowners of a locality are held liable for these tax payments, which depend on the location of the property
22 Jun 2013
How to Hold an Open House
By Daniel Lewis On 22 June 2013 In Blog
An open house can be a great way to sell your home if you are confident about its appearance and pull. However, in order to hold a successful open house, there are a few tips you need
21 Jun 2013
What is Mortgage Protection Insurance
Mortgage Protection insurance is a form of insurance specifically designed to cover mortgage repayments if the policyholder becomes unable to make the payments due to any unforeseen circumstances, including sudden injury, illness or death etc. Mortgage Protection
21 Jun 2013
How to Lower Your Property Taxes
Like in any other part of the world, homeowners in Canada also find property taxes extremely burdensome and are rarely satisfied with the tax bill they receive every year for property. Property taxes are not only life