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THE 80 - 20 RULE
June 11, 2024
Clean out your closets; pare down your wardrobe and you'll have less to move when the time comes!
If you're selling your house, you're preparing to move as well. Before your house went on the market you probably cleaned and de-cluttered, sorted, threw out and gave away any number of possessions that were taking up space. This effort not only ...
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How much is your home worth? Well, it depends...
June 10, 2024
Helen Smart's home backs on to the world-renowned Niagara Escarpment, whose waterfalls, slow-growing coniferous trees and abundance of plants can be enjoyed up close by hiking the Bruce Trail, which runs right behind her property.
It's a feature that's hard to match, but how do you put a price tag on it when it comes time to sell?
Such ...
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Green leads in nature-friendly housing
June 9, 2024
Most people associate "cutting edge" with technological advances. At Adera's Green development, the term also relates to building and living integrity.
"We began three to five years ago getting involved with environmental 'green' programs." says Norm Couttie, vice-president of Adera. With the Adera-developed building on University of B.C.'s ...
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Quiet zone
June 8, 2024
Simple steps during construction deliver the joys of peace.
There's a certain kind of mania that sets in during home renovations or new construction, and unless you resist it, you'll probably end up with a much noisier house than you bargained for.
Building sound-resistant construction features into walls and floors seems so insignificant in ...
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Sell Your House Faster Using These Real Estate Sales Tips
June 7, 2024
A house for sale should be visually appealing and in good shape. It should have the necessary curb appeal to attract potential buyers who may be driving down the street.
So pay attention to the following: Are the lawn and shrubs well maintained?
Are there cracks in the foundation or walkways?
Does the driveway need resurfacing?
Are the ...
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The Best Time To Move
June 6, 2024
As Realtors, we are often asked, “When is the best season to move?” This is a tough question, one we are not able to solve for you. Most people are asking as regards value, do they fluctuate throughout the year? NO. Just the quantity of homes on the market varies; certainly the number of consumers varies too. Hopefully this article will facilitate ...
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Net Zero bonus
June 6, 2024
A dozen demonstration homes across the country to prove benefits of going green.
Imagine a house that can monitor the outside temperature and weather forecast before deploying the window awnings or divert excess heat coming off the rooftop solar panels to run the clothes dryer.
That house, called EcoTerra, opened last week in Quebec, the ...
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Nine Ways to Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers
June 5, 2024
When you're ready to sell your house, it pays to assess your home and make improvements before the for-sale sign goes in the yard. By doing so, you'll help buyers see the beauty of your home -- and that helps put the sold sign up faster. Especially in today's tough market for home sellers, attention to details and a willingness to go the extra ...
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10 tips on staging your home to sell
June 4, 2024
It doesn't take long for a prospective buyer to form an opinion about your house. Here's how you can tilt the odds in your favor by making your home appeal to the widest clientele possible.
You don't have much time.
Prospective home buyers form an opinion about the home you're selling in 15 seconds, by one estimate. And the clock starts ...
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EXTERIOR OPPORTUNITY
June 3, 2024
Improving your home's drive up appeal is always a good idea. But when you're selling your home, it's a must. You never get a second chance to make a first impression so make it the best one possible.
Start by conducting your own personal inspection and inventory of your home's exterior. Even if you've only lived there a short while, there may ...
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