A home isn't simply a structure with floors, walls, and ceilings. It's a place of laughter, comfort, and security. Finding the right home is like choosing a partner to share the most important moments of your life with.
Are you buying your first home? Don't make these five mistakes:
Not getting pre-qualified for a mortgage Pre-qualify with a broker of your choice. This can save you ...
Posted by Dean Desrosiers
on June 12, 2013
Buying a home this year? The place where you set down roots should be a respite from the world. It should be calm, relaxing, stress-free, and exciting. Here are some often forgotten features to look into before you sign on the dotted line:
1. Visit the would-be home at several times of day. Things appear differently with a new light shone on them. Suddenly, those oak cabinets are peach-coloured ...
Posted by Rose Sicoli
on June 5, 2013
According to Realtor Magazine, “an estimated 70 percent of all homes sold annually receive a home inspection,” yet there are still many misconceptions about the process itself.
Here, the three most frequent home inspection myths will be addressed:
Asbestos is always dangerous and should be removed immediately
In some older residential homes asbestos can be found in the ...
Posted by Dan DaCosta
on May 29, 2013
Curb appeal can make the difference between selling your home and not! Here's what it takes to make home buyers want to get inside your home to have a look.
Front lawn
Mow the lawn diagonally and edge the lawn along the driveway and sidewalks.
Add a bench, or bistro table with two chairs to make your home entrance warm and inviting.
Put a fresh coat of paint on your door and update ...
Posted by Norma Manfrini
on May 21, 2013
Drum roll please...
Congratulations to Nancy Otani of Brampton, Ontario the winner of the Open House Weekend Blitz contest! Nancy will be receiving a visit from celebrity outdoor designer Carson Arthur who will offer his landscape design skills and present her with a $1200 Black & Decker prize pack!
Nancy attended an open house hosted by sales representative Nela Basinski of CENTURY 21 Millennium ...
Posted by CENTURY 21 Canada
on May 16, 2013
The CENTURY 21 Canada System is launching a Curb Appeal campaign and contest on May 8, 2013 due to the incredible consumer excitement surrounding the recent CENTURY 21 Canada Open House Weekend Blitz contest! Enter to win a landscaping consult and curb appeal blueprint from celebrity outdoor designer Carson Arthur by visiting century21.ca/CurbAppeal.
"Homeowners are seeing the true ...
Posted by CENTURY 21 Canada
on May 8, 2013
You have decided to take that first step toward purchasing a home and, with excitement, start visiting some open houses. While aesthetics are important, it's crucial to look beyond the window-dressings yourself before you hire a qualified home inspector.
Here are some common problem areas to look for while touring an open house:
General upkeep Look for cracks, especially above door frames. This ...
Posted by Irving Schok
on May 1, 2013
It's springtime and a great time to sell. Get your home market ready with these eight tips:
Price it right No one wants their home to linger on the market. Selling a home can be stressful and keeping it perfect for showings is difficult; Pricing it right helps the house sell quicker, relieving the stress sooner!
Clear out closets Every buyer is looking for storage. Keeping closets clean and ...
Posted by Lori Doner Jones
on April 24, 2013
CENTURY 21 Canada and international TV outdoor designer, Carson Arthur launched the CENTURY 21 Canada Open House Weekend Blitz Contest on April 15, 2013. Consumers can enter online at century21.ca/OpenHouse to WIN a landscape design package: Arthur will personally visit and design the winner’s outdoor space, then present them with a $1200 Black & Decker yard maintenance prize ...
Posted by CENTURY 21 Canada
on April 17, 2013
Beautiful lawns and gardens, groomed and manicured year after year, add real value to your home when it's ready to enter the market. Early Spring is the perfect time to prime your green spaces to nurture grasses, scrubs, flowers, and edibles. Use this handy checklist to prep your garden for the growing season ahead.
Spring curb appeal checklist:
Tip: To prevent soil compaction, wait ...
Posted by Hans Taal
on April 10, 2013