Roofs have always been a concern for buyers, but I think with all the recent shows on TV (e.g. Holmes Inspection), people are becoming more concerned with the condition of the roof as the effects of water damage are quite scary. Every time Mike Holmes identifies roof damage, interior walls are coming down and men in radioactive protective gear show …
Seasonal ‘Work Around The Home’ Checklist
Spring Check the gutters – for proper flow and rain runoff. Also, check the hardware to ensure they are secured properly to the house. Inspect the attic – for water seepage, condensation or even critters that found a warm spot for the winter and decided not to leave. Examine foundation walls – to see if you have cracks from the …
What Buyers Have Told Me In 2010…..Listen Up Sellers!
2010 has been a very busy year in real estate despite all of the changes that have happened within the industry. With all that has changed, it was interesting to note, however, that buyers still seem to have the same things on their wish list when they go out in search of their next home. Here is a list of …
Selling When It’s Slow!
As we get closer to the holidays we can expect activity to slightly slow down compared to the rapid pace we saw in the spring. Even though the market may be slowing, there is no reason to panic as long as you adhere to a few rules that will help improve the saleability of your home at this time of …
10 Kitchen Renovation Tips
As I was looking for ideas on what to do with my own kitchen reno, I found this helpful article in Style at Home magazine. I thought I would share some of those ideas with you in case you were also considering renovating your kitchen. Renovating your kitchen will add ease to your lifestyle and value to your home. Here …
Curb Appeal Starts With A Healthy Lawn
Have you been fighting the battle of the weeds, brown patches, or sprawling clover? Well, we will look at some lawn care strategies that will help revive your grass into a full, lush, green, weed-free lawn! When real estate professionals talk about curb appeal, it starts with the lawn. Now that spring is upon us and more people are heading …
7 things you need to know before hiring your contractor
Thinking of doing a home renovation? Here are seven things you need to know before hiring your contractor: 1. Get at least three references for the contractor you think you want to hire and thoroughly check all of them. 2. Ask for photos of previous jobs to ensure the workmanship. If you are asking for a specific job to be …
Tips for maintaining a beautiful lawn
Have you been fighting the battle of the weeds, brown patches, or sprawling clover? Well, we will look at some lawn care strategies that will help revive your grass into a full, lush, green, weed-free lawn! When real estate professionals talk about curb appeal, it starts with the lawn. Now that spring is upon us and more people are heading …
Get the Government to pay you….for a change!
It is almost Spring time and everyone is itching to get a kick start on their home renovations, but given the current economic situation some of us are hesitant to open up our wallets to dish out those big chunks of change! The Government is now offering a 15% rebate on all home renovations between January 27, 2009 and February …
Home Renos That Pay Off
On the heels of the Government unveiling their 15% income tax credit for home renovations, I thought I would send you some information on the three areas of your home where renovations will really pay off when you want to add value to your home. The Kitchen: The kitchen is the best place to put your money, hands down. According …
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