Enjoy A Less Congested Commute in Newmarket
The Town of Newmarket completed construction of the by-pass between Hwy 400 and Hwy 404. This project aimed to assist in relieving traffic congestion and prevent delays along the Highway 9 and Green Lane corridor.
“Residents in East Gwillimbury have been looking forward to this opening since the project began two years ago,” said East ...
Posted by Pamela Prescott
on May 8, 2013
Over the years it is becoming more important to not only check your home for Carbon Monoxide but also for Radon Gas. Just like Carbon Monoxide, Radon is odorless and tasteless but it differs in the side effect because if exposed to high levels long term, a person would have a higher risk of developing lung cancer especially smokers. According to Health Canada, Radon Gas is the second leading cause ...
Posted by Rose Lopez-Frometa
on May 8, 2013
There are many different reasons to renovate a home: to save energy (and save on utility bills), to make room for a growing family, to improve safety or increase the resale value of your home, or simply to bring a fresh new look to your home. There are also a number of different ways to finance your renovation. Read on to obtain information for a number of financing options, ...
Posted by Ari Filippi
on May 6, 2013
Your Needs — Now and in the Future
Try to buy a home that meets most of your needs for the next 5 to 10 years, or find a home that can grow and change with your needs.
Here are some things to consider.
Size How many bedrooms do you need? How many bathrooms do you need? Do you need space for a home office? What kind of parking facilities do you need? For how many cars?
Special ...
Posted by Ari Filippi
on May 6, 2013
You are driving through a nice neighbourhood and you see an old house sitting on a large piece of land surrounded by subdivision homes. You wonder if you could get a great deal on this property, because depending on the size, you could subdivide the land into three or four lots and still have enough room left to build your own custom home. So you contact the homeowner or better yet, contact a Realtor ...
Posted by Jagdeep Singh
on May 4, 2013
Construction work, April 22–April 26
Released by VIVA next April 19, 2013
The following lane closures and construction work is scheduled to take place this weekend and next week on Highway 7 at the intersections of the north and south side streets indicated below. Please be advised that there may be noise impacts from this work. Dates are indicated when they have been confirmed. There are ...
Posted by Pamela Prescott
on April 26, 2013
Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?
Buyers have so many choices these days. But after narrowing down the location and selecting the type of home you want to purchase (single-family or condo) , there’s one more decision to make: Should you buy a new home or an existing one?
The answer depends upon both your budget and lifestyle.
Open up your local newspaper on any given day, and you’re ...
Posted by Michelle Lu-Do
on April 21, 2013
Spring is here, spring is here!
Spring is here and hopefully the weather will catch up. Waiting for the nicer weather it’s still a great time to get your home ready for spring and summer.
Here’s a list of chores to consider for the month of April and May:
1. ROOF CHECK UP: There are 2 places you need to inspect your roof. From the ...
Posted by Andy Ryan
on April 16, 2013
Your Hwy. 400 commute about to improve
$41.5M committed from feds, Queen's Park
HWY 400 ANNOUNCEMENT
Brea Bartholet
Warden of Simcoe County Cal Patterson, York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation Glen Murray, Government House Leader and Member of Parliament for York-Simcoe Peter Van Loan and Bradford Mayor Doug White pose for ...
Posted by Pamela Prescott
on April 15, 2013
This initiative allows Ontario Senior's, 65 and older, or family members who live with them, to receive a personal income tax credit for money spent on making a home safer or more accessible. You can claim upto $10,000 worth of eligible home improvements on your tax return and you will get 15% of the eligible expenses you claim. Work that qualifies includes installing non-slip flooring or a hand held ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on April 7, 2013