When you are ready to sell your house you'll want to make your home as marketable as possible. Here are a few tips:
Clean everything in and out of sight
With clipboard in hand, take a tour of your home. Take note of every opportunity to remove clutter and dirt. Rooms, closets and cupboards will appear larger and more inviting when you get rid of unnecessary stuff and tidy up what's ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on February 4, 2010
Home Buyer Tax Credit
The Government of Canada offers a non-refundable tax credit to help first-time buyers with some of their closing costs. This Home Buyer Tax Credit (HBTC) will provide up to $750 in tax relief on the purchase of a first home. The HBTC is calculated by multiplying the lowest personal income tax rate for the year (15 per cent in 2009) by $5,000. For 2009, the ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on January 5, 2010
Buying a home today is an extremely attractive proposition. Interest rates are at their lowest in decades and the housing market is full of homes to suit just about any budget or family requirement. Still, you'll inevitably have to deal with financing and this will mean taking on a mortgage.
Sorting through the numerous mortgage options available to today's home buyers can be intimidating for everyone ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on December 3, 2009
A heating system converts fuel into heat which then flows through a house. The efficiency of a heating system depends on the amount of fuel consumed to meet heating needs. Using less fuel means your system has increased its energy efficiency.
Check your heating system first One way to maximize output using the least amount of fuel is to reduce air leakage. Before deciding to replace or upgrade your ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on November 2, 2009
It's an exciting time. Your offer has been accepted. You can't wait to move into your new home. But don't start celebrating yet. There is one final stage involved in purchasing a home -- closing the deal.
Closing is the point at which ownership and usually possession of the property is transferred from the seller to you. It takes place after the parties involved agree that all legal and ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on October 1, 2009
A backyard swimming pool can be a joy to own - especially on those really hot and humid days. By keeping to a consistent maintenance schedule and following strict safety guidelines, your pool will provide hours of enjoyment cool relief from summer's heat.
To keep your pool at its best and your family safe this summer, here are some tips!
Safety first Although a pool is fun, fun, ...
Posted by Debbie Howell
on August 7, 2009