Crime doesn't pay... but apparently, monitoring crime for homeowners and home buyers does.
A new American website, Neighborhood Scout describes itself as a "patented search engine" that uses crime statistics to build neighbourhood profiles. The site charges users for "exclusive" neighbourhood estimates for violent crime, property crime, total crime, your chances of becoming a victim of violent or ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on August 4, 2009
Condominiums - like so much else in our economy today - are going through a transition. Here we take a look at recent past, present, and near/distant future scenarios in condo developments.
Good-Times Glitter of the Past
During the boom of recent years, the condo market reflected the lives of the rich and urbane: sleek fitness studios, pools, steam rooms, spa services, concierge, imported counter ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on August 4, 2009
To a large extent, buyers make their home purchase based on their emotional feeling for the home. You want them to fall in love with the dream of living in your home. Stimulating their sense of smell is one way to do so - a sensory aspect of home staging.
Don't ignore the power of fragrance when showing your home. This includes:
Removal of cigarette smoke: Don't let anyone smoke in your home ...
Posted by Cindy Ambeault
on August 3, 2009