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Aug 18
2010
Home Ownership Incentives
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Government Programs to Help You Save Saving for a down payment for a home can be a difficult challenge for first-time home buyers.  Fortunately, there are a variety of government programs to help you save or borrow the funds for your home purchase.  A real estate professional can help... [ more ]
Aug 4
2010
August '10 Newsletter
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Second Home Ownership:  Could It Be For You? Hollywood stars are not the only ones with homes in both California and New York.  Second home ownership has become an extremely popular trend in today's real estate market.  Why?  Because demographics and technology are converging... [ more ]
Jun 1
2010
June '10 Newsletter
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Six Questions that Can Help You Gain Insight on a Prospective Home Unlike an automobile, you can’t test drive a home before you purchase it. You have to base your decision on other factors such as layout, condition and much more. And, of course, the seller is obligated to disclose the... [ more ]
Apr 23
2010
Competition Bureau misguided about MLS
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Competition Bureau misguided about MLS April 23, 2010 Mark Weisleder SPECIAL TO THE STAR Buying a home is a lot different than buying an airline ticket. Yet if you read the complaint by the Competition Bureau against the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), you would think it is that... [ more ]
Apr 5
2010
April '10 Newsletter
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Ah, Spring … Make Sure Your Property Is Ready for a Warmer Market Spring is a season of renewal – this year in particular. Just as the birds are chirping and flowers are starting to bloom, the economy is moving forward with real estate sales percolating in many markets. If... [ more ]
Mar 2
2010
March '10 Newsletter
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Make Sure Your Home Stands Tall in a Competitive Market   Home sellers today must convince a new era of buyers returning to the market that their homes stand for value and quality. The time-honoured open house event remains a terrific way to expose your property to many consumers and... [ more ]
Feb 4
2010
February '10 Newsletter
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Packing Tips to Get You Moving   Packing is one of those dreaded but necessary chores of moving.  Not only is it time consuming but it sheds light on how much we really have accumulated since our last move.  It can be a manageable task by starting early and having a plan. Don't... [ more ]
Jan 5
2010
January '10 Newsletter
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Five Ways to Create Curb Appeal, Once We Can See the Curbs Again! A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal.  When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression.  If the outside of the property doesn't... [ more ]
Dec 7
2009
December '09 Newsletter
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By Stephanie Farrington, Bankrate.com, November 24, 2009.  Partially re-printed from MSN.ca Four tips for a quick home sale Need to sell your home quickly and at a good price? Here's how. The real estate market is beginning to recover across the country. According to the Canadian Real... [ more ]
Nov 3
2009
November '09 Newsletter
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Remodel Your Kitchen and Bath Without Breaking the Bank It's not surprising that two of the most popular rooms for home makeovers are the kitchen and bathroom.  When potential homebuyers are searching for homes, they generally are more attracted to homes with updated kitchens and... [ more ]
Oct 2
2009
October 09 Newsletter
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Before You Buy Check for Restrictive Covenants You've just toured the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer.  You can already envision upgrades you would like to make: a pool in the back yard, window shutters and a black picket fence to match. You're even excited that your... [ more ]