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WHAT TO DO WITH PETS WHEN SHOWING A HOME
Any animal lover will tell you that pets are as much a part of the family as children or relatives. But not everyone shares that same enthusiasm for domestic animals and that could prove costly when it comes time to sell your home. Here are a few ideas for heading-off...
HANDY TIPS FOR WHEN YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR A CONTRACTOR
Your home is your castle, but sometimes the castle might need a little work. Perhaps it’s no longer big enough for a growing family, or you need to add a suite for an elderly family member, or an expanded rec room is needed for your busy social life. Whatever the...
DOORS ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF A HOME’S STRUCTURE
Doors are a very important part of a home, not only do they allow access, but they also provide security and can be one of the property’s primary causes of heat loss. Often overlooked, it’s worthwhile to examine this ubiquitous architectural feature. Exterior swing...
ARCHITECTURAL VARIETY: A LOOK AT COMMON HOME STYLES
Just as with people, houses come in a variety of styles, with each distinctive version appealing to a different segment of the buying public. But what are some of the more common types of housing design? Different styles of homes are popular in different areas of the...
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CERAMIC TILE CLEAN
Beautiful, functional, durable; ceramic tile is a popular building product found throughout the modern home. But as with anything else, special products require special care. Despite the rugged construction, ceramic tile can become dirty and as such require specific...
TYPICAL QUESTIONS TO ASK WHENEVER BUYING A HOME
Whether for the first time or the tenth, buying a home is a complex and often confusing undertaking. It involves a huge, long-term investment. It commits the purchaser to an acquisition with a value that might rise or fall dramatically depending on the local...
FSBO: DOWNSIDE OF TRYING TO SELL YOUR HOME YOURSELF
If you’ve spent any time at all exploring the intricate world of real estate sales then you’ve no doubt heard the phrase FSBO. An acronym for the term “For Sale By Owner” - a FSBO simply means a home being sold by the person currently owning it, without the aid of a...
MODULAR HOMES: A DISTINCTIVE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE
ALTERNATIVE In the 21st Century, the concept of a ‘home’ can take on many different forms. One of the least understood, but likely most affordable and easiest to build is the modular home. But what exactly is a modular home? Sometimes incorrectly thought of as a...
BIG ACTIVITY IN THE COUNTRY’S TINY HOUSE MOVEMENT
The traditional concept of ‘bigger is better’ is being put to the test by thousands of homeowners in Canada, thanks to the tiny house movement. This is a segment of the home buying public who for a variety of reasons have dismissed the notion of the classic detached...