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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...
CONCRETE IS STRONG BUT NEEDS SPECIAL CARE
Driveways and sidewalks are generally made of concrete. Concrete is a strong material that wears well and will perform for many years. Following installation, concrete will shrink as it cures. This shrinkage causes stress in the concrete, which often results in...
STEPS NEEDED BEFORE ACQUIRING A MORTGAGE
Unless you’re independently wealthy, buying a home will require the use of a mortgage - a financial instrument used by banks that is defined as: "A legal agreement by which a bank or other creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's...
FINDING THE RIGHT NEIGHBOURHOOD IS IMPORTANT
When looking for a new home you should always consider the neighbourhood it’s located in; after all you’re going to be living there a long time. The thing to remember is that your home does not exist in isolation, and neither do you. What style of home do you like?...
DOUGLAS FIR IS A TRUE MULTI-USE BUILDING MATERIAL
Like some multi-talented actor or athlete, someone who can do just about anything and do it well, Douglas fir is considered one of the finest, most adaptive building materials on the market today. With two known species, coastal and interior, Douglas fir is a type of...
UNDERSTANDING BASIC REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY
Purchasing a home, whether for the first time or the tenth, is a complex and often intimidating experience. There is the large financial commitment of course, but there is also interaction with various professionals including (but not limited to) REALTORS®, lawyers,...