24th August 2008
There's nothing like some old fashioned decadence to pull the buyers to your home! A new bathroom in your house can include all the luxuries you've ever wanted, and it is not really such an expensive improvement to incorporate into your home.
It is ...
13th August 2008
So, you're heading out to the family cabin/cottage and you're on a mission to relax. First off, pat yourself on the back for taking some time to take care of you! And next, before you set off into the wild blue yonder, think about these approaches that'll...
13th August 2008
Your cabin may represent many things to you - a place to get away from it all, to have a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of things. Of course, although you may not want to be dishing tons of funds into decorating your cabin, you probably want...
29th July 2008
It seems that every day we read another story about the demise of the housing market and the failing U.S. economy. Let's face it, bad news makes headlines quicker than the good stuff. Unfortunately this proliferation of doom and gloom has helped to create...
29th July 2008
With recent announcements of the sale of Donald Trumps' Palm Beach home being the highest real estate sale ever, it might look like the economy is getting back on track. However this home was purchased by a Russian billionaire, so it says little about the...
23rd July 2008
Deciding to renovate your house can be an enormous decision - and not one that should be taken lightly. After all, we are talking about invested funds, and in most cases, lots of it! So, don't jump into such an extensive project without first following th...
23rd July 2008
Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island!
Th...
23rd July 2008
They're mean. They're green. And they're going to help you buy your next house. There are a growing number of realtors who are taking green home buying to the next step and using bicycles to show their clients potential places to hang their helmets.
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22nd July 2008
When buying a condo, we are all seduced by the decor, the ambiance, the view, and other visual effects, when we should really be checking something else that is not visual!
The Home Owners Association (HOA) often plays a very nondescript part in the w...
21st July 2008
Securing your cabin can be a difficult task - especially if you're "off the grid" and don't have the easy luxury of electricity and an "alarm system". But, there are some common sense steps to follow and a couple tricks of the trade, that'll help secure y...
21st July 2008
An energy smart rating on a property is suddenly a big attraction. Recently the energy efficiency of a home has become a more important factor to prospective home buyers. Certainly if you can show an energy efficiency report with a five star rating it...
20th July 2008
Imagine being able to move all your furniture around without having to worry about obstructing the light switches - because the light switches can just be moved at random!
Imagine being able to switch all the lights on in your house just as you approach...
15th July 2008
For many realtors, one of their best assets is a gift-of-gab. You know what I mean...that ability to enter a room, shake hands with a complete stranger and chat them up, and after a few minutes make them feel like they've known you for years. For many, t...
14th July 2008
With 1 in every 483 households in the U.S. facing foreclosure, it only stands to reason that us common folk aren't the only ones affected by the housing crisis. It's just as easy to create a mountain of debt by borrowing against a multi-million dollar e...
14th July 2008
It's important to note that when "giving away" an item such as your cabin or cottage to your children, despite your purest intentions, it can quickly become an enormous tax burden for the recipient/s.
Here are some different options to discuss with yo...
