01st December 2009
A large number of newer homes have been built with various hard flooring in them instead of carpets; buyers love the rich classic look that hardwood, stone tiles, or ceramic tile contributes to a home. However, many new home owners have never experien...
25th November 2009
The phrase, “location, location, location” has become a cliché in the real
estate industry, but that is only because it is true. No one wants to live
in Cracksville. However, many people who are looking for a home have the
choice of many neig...
25th November 2009
If you have ever been involved in the construction or sale of homes in the past few years, you may have heard about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. This voluntary Green Building Rating System™ promotes the global ado...
25th March 2008
The issue of mandatory installment of sprinklers in homes and apartment buildings is not a simple one. One side argues that sprinklers save lives, as undoubtedly they do. Yet another side cites the extreme property damage that can result when sprinklers a...
10th March 2008
Many people, in an effort to avoid paying commissions to a Realtor, go the for sale by owner route. While this may seem like an exciting challenge to homeowners, the reality can be a little bit darker. True, real estate is an exciting market to be in, but...
10th March 2008
While some areas of the country are still blanketed under a thick layer of snow, it is undeniable that spring is on its way. This is an exciting time for home sellers and real estate agents alike, as it is generally accepted as THE time to buy or sell. I ...
14th February 2008
Shopping for a house can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many factors to consider, it's easy to fill your head and become frustrated. One simple mental exercise can help get through this storm of emotions and help you focus on what you really ...
13th February 2008
Well, the good news for Canadians is that the housing market seems to be unaffected by the US mortgage crisis. Canadian realty is 'doing its own thing' and enjoying a healthy property market. The bad thing is that the Federation of Canadian Municipaliti...
13th February 2008
The timing could not be better for a south-of-the-border investment in a vacation rental or second home. With the current U.S. housing slump, house prices in many areas have fallen lower than they've been for years. Not only have prices gone down, but th...
06th February 2008
The Canadian Home Builders Association
(CHBA)
are not happy chaps at the moment! There is concern in the industry that building codes are being compromised by the use of programs that were not designed in Canada and that are replacing Canadian bas...
24th January 2008
The annual winter lull in the real estate market means that the time is good for prospective buyers who like to take their time. With Canadian unemployment at a 33 year low, the realty market looks like holding strong.
It is difficult for many of us C...
19th January 2008
If you are planning to sell your house this spring, and are disheartened by the amount of brand new homes for sale in your area, take heart! It seems the Government slide off more of our bucks than we probably realize, but at least one of these taxes coul...
