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  1. Chris Salmans: Readers Choice Award Winner 2011 for Favourite Realtor®
    Chris Salmans: Readers Choice Award Winner 2011 for Favourite Realtor®

    Immediately after finding out that I was this year’s Peterborough Examiner Readers' Choice Award Winner for Favourite Realtor®, I had a great sense of appreciation for my family, friends and clients that have made this year so successful. I am continually thankful that I am in a career that allows me to help people’s real estate goals and dreams come true. Whether you’re a past, ...

    • August 26, 2011
    • Chris Salmans
  2. What to look for when hiring a contractor
    What to look for when hiring a contractor

    Whether you are doing a total renovation or simple upgrades, choosing the right contractor is an important decision. See our five tips below before you hire a contractor. References - Consult the Better Business Bureau and any local consumer protection agency. Ideally, your contractor should have a solid reputation, is licensed and registered, has insurance (liability; worker's comp) valid credentials ...

    • August 23, 2011
    • Chris Salmans
  3. 5 things to know about household insurance

    HEADS UP HOMEOWNERS! Fantastic article I found on moneyville.ca this afternoon! What type of coverage do you currently have? If you're not sure, there's no better time than NOW to find out! BEFORE it's too late! Home insurance can be a financial lifesaver when Mother Nature wreaks havoc on your abode. But simply purchasing a policy doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be sheltered from the ...

  4. Why Mortgage Rates are Likely to Fall
    Why Mortgage Rates are Likely to Fall

      Are you still renting, paying off your landlord's mortgage with each passing month? Why not pay yourself instead!?!   If you've recently thought about buying your first home or making a move, there's no better time than now!   With interest rates expected to drop to all time lows and the fall market just around the corner, your opportunity to purchase that home ...

  5. The advantages of buying a property through a real estate agent
    The advantages of buying a property through a real estate agent

      There are several benefits to purchasing a property through a real estate agent. See below for just some of the reasons why you should hire an expert. Education - A qualified agent has been educated in the real estate market and has valuable professional experience in assisting in the sale and purchase of properties. Pricing expertise - Agents will tell you when a house is overpriced or ...

    • August 15, 2011
    • Chris Salmans
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