Comments on living as they relate to the housing/real estate market

Country Living – Reducing the Risk of a Barnfire

Some good information courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture, via the Ontario newsroom. This is especially important, as loss due to fire can be financially and emotionally devastating. Some of the recommended best practices include: Hiring a qualified professional to assess all farm buildings Getting all electrical equipment inspected yearly by a licensed contractor Only using CSA […]

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2016 Water & Wastewater Rates for Halton Region:

Interested in learning more about the 2016 water and wastewater rates for Halton Region? For details use the link below to view the water & wastewater rate card published by Halton Region for 2016.  2016 Water & Wastewater Rate Card for Halton Region  

Posted in Home Finance, Living

HST Rebate for New Homes

I just read an article by Toronto Real Estate lawyer Bob Aaron that reminds all of us to keep our information updated, so that we retain our right to the benefits of principal residence ownership and monetary incentives like the HST rebate for new homes. If you have not read the article, here is a link to it: The […]

Posted in Buying and Selling, Living, New construction, Rebates

Facts about LED lighting

Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting had been used primarily for industrial and commercial applications in the past. There are many good reasons to use LED lighting in the home. How LED works: Instead of emitting light and heat in all directions, an LED light moves electrons through a semiconductor material. It creates light that shines in […]

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Living at Home – A New Survey

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Survey Finds Age Groups Disagree Over How Long is Too Long to Live at Home with Parents  Older survey respondents want ‘boomerang kids’ out of the nest within three years after college, while millennials believe up to five years is fine to live with mom and dad. BURLINGTON, ON (Aug. 15, 2013) […]

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The Importance of Outdoor Décor

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you begin to consider all of the things that might make it attractive to potential buyers. Should you renovate the kitchen? Update the bathrooms? Trade the carpets for hardwood? Throw on a fresh coat of paint? On top of all the updates, your realtor will inevitably discuss […]

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