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Dealing with an eyesore next door
June 1, 2024
In a buyer's market, curb appeal -- yours and the neighborhood's -- becomes even more important.
Fresh paint, a new front door and colorful landscaping often are sure-fire ways to tease potential buyers over the threshold of a home for sale. But in some cases, no matter how perfect your pansies, nothing can draw their gaze past the ...
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What condo purchasers need to watch for
May 25, 2024
Ask anyone who has bought a new condominium suite recently and they will tell you: (a) it is not like buying a house, (b) it is not like buying a resale condo, and (c) unless you are prepared, the cost of closing the deal will make your knees tremble.
So, what should neophytes know about buying that 485-square-foot gem in the heart of the club ...
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8 houseplants that clean up indoor air
May 22, 2024
When we think of poor air quality, we often picture smoggy cityscapes and jam-packed highways, but there’s another place where we should be focusing our attention on air pollution: our own homes.
Due to the airtight nature of many houses and apartments today, as well as chemical off-gassing in new constructions (which can last for months), ...
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Six signs it's time to buy a house
May 17, 2024
If you've been considering buying a house but you're still unsure, consider some of the personal and economic conditions that favor home purchases. If you find that a number of these signs ring true for you, it might be time to contact a real estate agent and start shopping.
1. You're Ready to Commit
First and foremost, if you're not ready ...
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Demise of the detached house? No end in sight for rising cost of single family homes
May 7, 2024
If it seems like high-rise condominium units are keep getting smaller and affordable single family homes are getting harder to find, it’s true.
Data from RealNet Canada Inc. for Toronto, to be released Wednesday, paints a grim picture for buyers hoping to avoid condominium living in favour of a low-rise home. It’s a trend that the chief ...
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Home Buyers and Renovators Willing to Spend on Green Upgrades, Says TD Canada Trust Poll
May 4, 2024
Not only is the environment a top-of mind issue for many Canadian homeowners, but the majority are also willing to ante up a higher purchase price in support of their beliefs.
The TD Canada Trust Green Building Poll, conducted by Ipsos Reid to examine Canadians' views on environmentally friendly housing, found that 73% of Canadian homeowners or ...
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The Inspection
April 15, 2024
You've found your dream home. But don't buy before ...
Your house has been sold, pending an inspection. Now the tough part begins. Here's the drill: Two vehicles pull up outside your front door. From one, out steps the real estate agent, client in tow. From the other emerges the most feared face in real estate sales: the house ...
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Professionals Involved in Your Transaction
April 13, 2024
In the course of buying a property, aside from your agent, you will get to know a number of professionals working in the real estate industry. Since real estate agents are central to any real estate transaction, they can help coordinate your transaction by being the link with the other people involved in the purchase of your property. Here’s an ...
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Build a Profitable Business with a Solid Growth Strategy
April 10, 2024
Identifying, creating, developing, and following through on a solid growth strategy is like writing a book report. Getting started is always the hardest part.
Building your business by design requires a developed plan. That plan serves as the compass to guide your course of action. If the plan is effective, it leads to the kind of ...
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Canadian house prices edge higher in April
April 6, 2024
Canadian home prices rose in April from March as three strong cities in Western Canada more than offset weak showings elsewhere, while the annual gain in prices slowed, the Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index showed on Tuesday.
The index, which measures price changes for repeat sales of single-family homes, showed overall prices ...
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