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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...
CARING FOR YOUR TREES
A tree is a beautiful thing and adding one or several to a property can transform its charm and character dramatically. But taking that step also requires some careful thought, especially when it comes to available space, location, and clean up. Unlike with most...
REGULAR HOME MAINTENANCE PREVENTS FUTURE PROBLEMS
Home maintenance is an on-going affair, and is a series of activities that includes regular, seasonal and one-time tasks. The following suggested list identifies many of the common maintenance jobs that may be performed on a weekly, monthly or semi-annual basis....
FIND THE HOME TO FIT YOUR PLANS TODAY & TOMORROW
Finding the ‘right’ property for you and your loved ones isn’t something you can do without a lot of thought. Today, while you’re still saving for your down-payment, look at your present situation and think about where you want to be in the future. Try to envision the...