Real Estate Market Statistics and Information

Smart Renovations to Add Value to Your Home

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Improvements



Have you been considering some home improvements, but you’ve been hesitant because you’re not sure if the renovations will actually “pay you back” in the long run?

Well, good news – there are a number of cost effective projects, from a complete kitchen renovation to small do-it-yourself projects like repainting light fixtures, that can easily add va...

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Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Home Safety



What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards?

They can help, but a truly “clean” kitchen–that is, one that ensures safe food–relies on more than just looks: It also depends on safe food practices.

In the home, food safety concerns revolve arou...

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Staging your Home on a Budget

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Cleaning



Have your home ready for showings without putting a dent on your wallet!


The goal and desire of every seller is to have their home sell fast and for top dollar. However, it’s not luck that makes it happen. It takes careful consideration, planning, and knowledge on how to professionally prepare your home to pique the interest of as many potential buy...

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Renting versus Ownership - Pros and Cons

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying



Spring has sprung and along with the daffodils, it seems, so has the age old debate of “Rent or Buy?”.

To those of us committed to the business of real estate, the preferential route seems all too obvious.
To buy is to build equity in your future.
To rent is a virtual license to pour hard earned money down the drain.
To buy is to see gains surpass thos...

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Insuring Your Condo

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying



WHAT YOUR STRATA CORPORATION INSURES:
The strata corporation policy insures the buildings and common property outside your unit. It also insures permanently affixed items inside your unit such as kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, permanent floorcoverings, stoves, intercom, built-in dishwashers and other similar items that were permanently installed...

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Ten Ways to Plan Ahead for the Purchase of a New Home

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Buying




There are many advantages to purchasing a new home: buyers are able to build equity, to enjoy the pride of ownership, and to obtain accommodation that is often larger and/or more luxurious than what is available to rent.

If you are planning to buy a home within the next few weeks or months, preparing now can help you save time and money. When compet...

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