April 4th | by Steven

Moving into a new home is an exciting time but it can also be stressful. Don't despair. Whether you're doing it yourself, asking friends for a little help or hiring professionals, here is your moving guide to help get you through it...

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March 30th | by Steven

Can't stand your scary, cobwebby basement one more minute? Is it past time to replace the pink-and-aqua tiles and porcelain in the master bath? Maybe you're sick of the curling, chipped vinyl floor, the tacky cabinets, and cramped layout of your kitchen. Perhaps you're trying to convince your partner that the siding is sad and stucco would be stupendous. But your partner wants to build a deck...

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March 28th | by Steven

Where's the best place to live? It depends on what's important to you. Location is of paramount concern for most people when choosing a new home. That's why it's crucial to have accurate facts and specifics about new communities so you can make an informed decision. Fortunately, there are several valuable sources you can use to gather information about the places you're considering. The internet is an excellent starting place to research possible new homes...

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March 26th | by Steven

Divorce is a tough situation which opens up many emotional and financial issues to be solved. One of the most important decisions is what to do about the house...

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March 24th | by Steven

Like thousands of home sellers, you may discover that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, you can suddenly hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time in your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it may be time for you to move as well...

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March 22nd | by Steven

We've all heard the old saying about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Well unfortunately, that's where most homeowners find themselves when they decide to move from one home to another...

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March 20th | by Steven

FIf your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want results, before you put your home back on the market, take a step back and review your situation...

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March 17th | by Steven

While homebuyers are as individual as the homes they plan on purchasing, one thing they share is a desire to ensure that the home they will call their own is as good beneath the surface as it appears to be. Will the roof end up leaking? Is the wiring safe? What about the plumbing? These, and others, are the questions that the buyers looking at your home will seek professional help to answer...

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March 14th | by Steven

Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale...

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October 26th | by Steven

For the past few months, we have been reporting on the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax and how it would affect home sales in Ontario. The results are in for July and Ontario home sales declined nearly 8% from June*. This fits our prediction as many home buyers accelerated their sales in earlier months to avoid the HST. The new tax also coincides ...

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