There is perhaps nothing more annoying than receiving a high energy bill, especially when you have had as many heat waves as we have had this summer. While some of this might be obvious, we thought it might be a good idea give refresher on a couple ways to cut energy costs. Close the blinds […]
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What is the absolute worst part about moving? Packing! Whether it be the actual task of boxing something, making sure breakables are wrapped and protected or simply taping up the boxes, no one enjoys packing for a move. What if we told you we had some advice and tricks that could help you with the
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Our garage is one part of the home that at some point, everyone has vowed to keep clean and organized. It also has a tendency to become the homes storage centre. As many of us can probably attest, it’s not uncommon to see cars parked in the driveway due to a cluttered garage filled with
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How important is home staging when selling your home? Most would agree that it produces some impressive results! Home staging has an impact on not only the selling price of the home but also the speed at which a home sells. According to a survey conducted by HomeGain, the top five home improvements that real
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. has declared that they will be tightening up the types of mortgage insurance it will offer. The Crown corporation said Friday that it is going to stop offering mortgage insurance on second homes. It will also stop offering mortgage insurance to self-employed people whose income cannot be validated through traditional
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More good news! Hamilton-Burlington residential real estate is expected to post a strong performance for this year. Demand remained solid across the board throughout much of the year, although inventory proved a challenge, particularly at the entry-level price points. With sellers firmly in the driver’s seat, the market experienced persistent upward pressure on pricing. The
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Earlier this year Burlington was rated Best Mid-Size City in Canada !!! Our community is friendly and safe, our weather mild, add to that …… low unemployment, high incomes, low crime and a thriving arts community and you have just some of the factors making this the best mid-sized city in Canada. In addition to
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It didn’t come to me as a surprise when I read that Burlington, Ontario ranks #1 place to live in Canada – according to MoneySense Magazine’s 8th annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada. As a long time resident, I’ve seen Burlington transform into a beautiful city and a thriving community that it is today, offering something
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There are numerous people that want to give up renting for home ownership, but they stand on edge wondering if they are potentially making the worse mistake ever. It is true that buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person will ever make. It is important to be well informed about
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With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching people ask me every year: Is it a good idea to list and sell my home in the month of December? Typically, I would suggest to my clients to wait until the new year if they can, because a lot of potential buyers have their minds on other things
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