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HOME AND AWAY
June 2, 2024
No one needs to tell you when your neighbors are away. Little signs such as the car not being moved out of the garage or the mail piling up sends an instant message. And what about the lights? Is the house totally dark or is the porch light on 24 hours a day? If you notice these things, it's likely that burglars notice them even faster.
If you ...
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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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Homeowners sell, start renting instead
June 1, 2024
Bidding wars have moved from the bungalow to the two-bedroom rental apartment.
Many homeowners who cashed out at the peak of the market are putting their money in the bank rather than investing in a new house. And as a slew of new renters look for temporary homes, they are driving up prices and engaging in bidding wars to ensure they snap up ...
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Last Gasp For Housing - Sales growth slows as pent-up demand peaks
May 31, 2024
The spring homebuying season has reached a fever pitch with a record number of "for sale" signs being placed on Canadian lawns for the month of March.
But there are indications the market has reached the peak with nowhere to go but down.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said yesterday that 97,663 properties were put on the market last ...
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Little house, big flip
May 29, 2024
After some creative renovations, Toronto's tiniest home is back on the market and poised to make its owner a tidy profit.
When David Blois opens his front door and says, "Let me give you a quick tour," he's not kidding about the quick part.
Five months ago, he bought the littlest house in Toronto, a 300-square-foot home squeezed into what ...
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Buyer’s Info
May 28, 2024
A home is probably the biggest financial investment you’ll make in your life. Before you get started, do some homework. This handy Buyer’s Guide will show you some things to keep in mind as you’re hunting for that home of your dreams.
1. Determine How Much You Can Afford
How much house you can afford is largely dependent on how large a ...
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Property prices continue to climb in Q2, says Royal LePage
May 27, 2024
Home prices in Canada are showing no indications of falling this year, a survey by Royal LePage suggests.
A report by the real estate company said the average prices for standard two-story houses and detached bungalows went up 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of this year, compared with a year ago.
During April to June, houses were listed ...
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Receive an offer.
May 26, 2024
All of your hard work has paid off, but you won’t know exactly how much it’s paid off until you see the offer.
This is an exciting, often emotional time, so be prepared.
Your REALTOR® will walk you through the process.
You’ll see every offer. It’s required that your REALTOR® show you every offer that’s submitted. They’ll call for an ...
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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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Seven steps to a perfect lawn
May 24, 2024
As the snow melts away, impatient homeowners can't wait to begin preening and greening their lawns. Few are keener than Richard Dupuis who devotes at least 90 minutes a week to trimming, fertilizing and tending to the lawn surrounding his Alta Vista home.
"My lawn is an extension of my gardens, it gives the home curb appeal," says the man, ...
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