30th November 2008
Buying a home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make. It stands to reason that you would like to know that your agent is doing their best for you. Here are 10 red flags that tell you they're not.
1. "Well I had some clients before, but they...
30th November 2008
If you're struggling to save up to buy your first home or if you already own property but don't have the financial resources to keep it in a state of good repair, you may not be aware of the many financial aid programs that are designed to assist Canadi...
30th November 2008
I'm sure that every real estate agent has had one or two of these. If you haven't, you will. The Clients from Hell, to whom your fee for doing most of the work of finding them a home means that you suddenly have no life except for them and get very, very ...
30th November 2008
Realtors are in a dangerous profession. The news frequently carries stories about Realtors who were robbed, raped and murdered while showing homes or at open houses. House showings and open houses are a dangerous proposition for the lone Realtor, especial...
26th November 2008
Choosing the right career can be daunting task for many people. Nowadays most people have several careers throughout their lives rather than keeping one stable job over a long period of time. This change in employment conditions can be difficult for those...
24th November 2008
When prospective buyers come to look at your home, your entryway is going to be the first thing they see. Here are some tips on how to make their first impression of your home's interior a great one!
1. Clean, clean, clean.
Cleanliness is the cheapest a...
24th November 2008
Floods can strike quickly, catching many homeowners unawares. Even a small amount of water can lead to thousands of dollars worth of damage, both to personal items and to the structural integrity of the house. In order to reduce the amount of damage your...
11th November 2008
If tough economic times are affecting your realty business and leaving you feeling helpless and stuck, you may want to consider trying something unorthodox to attract new business. One of the ways you can do this is by improving the atmosphere in your o...
23rd October 2008
Have you been watching a lot of horror movies lately? You might be wondering how you'd escape an attack from Jason or Freddy. Maybe there's been a rash of home invasions in your neighborhood, and you're concerned about your family's safety. Or perhaps yo...
23rd October 2008
A rustic log cabin can be finished off perfectly with a metal roof. The durability and variety of metal roofing materials make this choice for your cabin a great one. Don't be put off by rumors of noisy rain or high cost; a well-built and installed metal ...
21st October 2008
During good times and bad, real estate can be a hectic business to get into. Often involving weekend and evening open houses, eleventh hour contract negotiations, and difficult to manage clients, real estate agents can quickly find themselves feeling ov...
21st October 2008
Sellers are finding it difficult to attract buyers in this time of economic uncertainty and tougher mortgage standards. But what if you have a little something special that none of your neighbors have, like something that goes bump in the night? If your h...
21st October 2008
Secure, private, and old-fashioned neighborhood relationships--this is what makes a gated community so appealing to high-end home buyers. These neighborhoods are believed to provide a better quality of life for residents than those in the outside world ...
21st October 2008
As the days grow shorter, you may be thinking about the future evenings spend curled up in front of your cabin's fire, with a cup or two of coffee, hot chocolate, or cider. Now is the time to be ensuring that your winter will be a cozy one, free of probl...
16th October 2008
Sometimes smaller IS better! Smaller homes have been getting a bum rap recently, but it looks like their popularity will be on the rise, as people look for more energy-efficient homes with smaller mortgages. Buying small can save you money and build you e...
