A better way to get your daily news

I noticed a large amount of our new readers are subscribing by email. While this is the most common way to receive updates from websites, it has its disadvantages. Let me explain: If you subscribe to a blog or a news site that publishes several articles a day/week, you'll find yourself overwhelmed with an inbox full of unread articles, and racing to keep up with the new content. (Too much … [Read more...]

Who pays the buyer’s agent?

If you are in the market to buy a home for the first time, and never have used the services of an agent who represents buyers, it's important for you to know that this service is free. One of the most common questions from first time buyers is: How much does a buying agent (or agent representing the buyer) charge in commission? The answer will be: Zero. The buyer's agent (representing … [Read more...]

Buying a New Condo: The Pros and Cons

You can buy a new condo from the developer before or during its construction and also before the condo corporation is formed. A developer may have some unsold units available after the condominium has been completed and registered. In some markets, the developer may wait to sell a large percentage of the units before registering the condo corporation or even starting construction, in the latter … [Read more...]

Staging a vacant house

Vacant home

by Sveta Melchuk Home staging is an important marketing technique for selling homes, whether they are furnished or vacant. Important points to remember about vacant properties are: People buy «Homes» and not «Houses»: it’s therefore essential to give them the feeling of a «Home» and you certainly won’t be able to achieve that with an empty space! A vast majority of … [Read more...]

Make an Entrance: Warm Up Your Entryway This Winter

Hallway of a Naturally Lit House with Hard Wood Floors

Winter. It's a time of crisp air, gently falling snow, and piles of coats, slushy boots and soggy mittens in your front hall. This season, make your entryway organized and inviting. Here's how: Make first impressions count. Give your door a fresh coat of glossy paint, and put down a new doormat. Hang a nice winter wreath or plant an evergreen in a sturdy urn. Store your stuff out of sight. … [Read more...]

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