Believe it or not, selling your condo in a pinch doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. In fact, by doing just a few key things, you can prepare your condo for sale quickly and, therefore, get it on the market sooner. Here’s how: Dedicate a weekend to cleaning and ...
Continue ReadingA burst water-supply pipe can cause enormous damage to a home, so it’s wise to be aware of conditions that may trigger such a disaster. For example, some plastic or aluminum plumbing systems installed in previous decades have a history of failing without warning. They have triggered class-action law suits ...
Continue ReadingTORONTO – Canada’s biggest banks are set to report on what has traditionally been the strongest quarter of the year, but market volatility and slower mortgage growth during the period could weigh on their latest results. North American markets saw a sharp selloff at the end of 2018 amid a ...
Continue ReadingWe could all use a little more room in our homes, it it’s always worth checking out the amazing space saving options available to homeowners today. Some common clutter reducing options include closet organizers and kitchen cabinetry specially designed for storage, but there are so many new ideas available too. ...
Continue ReadingAfter the wind we had this past weekend and the snow that arrived and more to come, it’s good to be prepared. We are all vulnerable to unexpected power disruptions, but with a few advance preparations, potential inconveniences and dangers can be avoided or at least minimized. As a starting ...
Continue ReadingTry rubbing a piece of raw walnut on a light but visible scrape on the surface of a wood furnishing product to provide a temporary natural lustre. Keep track of your chosen colours by writing the paint source and code on the handle of the stir stick before tossing empty ...
Continue ReadingOverall inventory levels continued to recover as market activity remained moderate through January. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 784 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, a 2 per cent decrease compared to sales in December 2018, and a 35.2 per cent ...
Continue ReadingBelow is information the BC Government is providing regarding the Speculation Tax: The speculation and vacancy tax is a key measure in tackling the housing crisis in major urban centres in British Columbia, where home prices and rents have skyrocketed out of reach for many British Columbians. The provincial government ...
Continue ReadingAs technology becomes more advanced, solar panels using photo voltaic cells to absorb sunlight and create electricity are becoming more affordable, portable and efficient. They are readily available in various sizes to serve a range of needs. Smaller self-powered units are now very common – think of wireless patio lights ...
Continue ReadingImagine you’ve found the perfect home. You love it. You’ve made an offer that’s been accepted. So far so good! The only catch? You’ve wisely made the offer conditional on passing a professional home inspection. What happens if that home inspection reveals a major issue? First, you should know that, ...
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