When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills? Energy-smart design goes way beyond choosing Energy Star-rated appliances or switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, although both are good ideas. Today's experts see opportunities to conserve energy in ...
Posted by Ari Zadegan
@ 12:00 AM
on November 10, 2009
I've taken notice in the last year that agents are opting for faxed offers instead of presenting offers in person. I understand that it's much faster to take the faxed route, and I'm sure many of you would agree that it's much easier on our trees here in Ontario. What concerns me is the lack of client service that we are giving by faxing our offers instead of going to bat for our clients. ...
Posted by Melinda Flokstra
@ 12:00 AM
on November 10, 2009
A few weeks ago a Home Depot associate recommended Typar as a Vapor Barrier to be used inside basement walls. I went with his recommendation and I installed Typar around the inside of my basement wall, followed by the wood frame, electrical cables and insulation. A couple weeks later I had to remove part of the insulation so that I can run another wire. I was amazed to find excessive ...
Posted by Tibor Ovari
@ 12:00 AM
on November 10, 2009
November 9, 2009 -- It has been a red-hot autumn in the Greater Toronto Area resale housing market. In the first two weeks of October, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,631 sales, a 34 per cent increase compared to the same period a year ago. The average price of GTA homes sold during this timeframe also grew, by 17 per cent, to $414,479. Condominium sales increased 23 per cent to 857 transactions, ...
Posted by Ari Zadegan
@ 12:00 AM
on November 9, 2009
There are so many stories and so much confused chatter, that, with permission of Alyson Fair, Publicist in CREA's Communications Department, I have copied this article so that you have the True Facts.
MEMO TO BOARDS
Summary:
As per our earlier notice regarding various media reports, CREA has been in communication with the Competition Bureau regarding the inquiry by the Commissioner of Competition ...
Posted by Lydia Ingles
@ 12:00 AM
on November 9, 2009
Neuroscientists say parents who want to boost their children's mental performance should encourage kids to hit the road before they hit the books. To read more about this interesting article on how to boost your children's brainpower, go to:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/the-link-between-exercise-and-more-brainpower/article1354723/
Posted by Ari Zadegan
@ 12:00 AM
on November 8, 2009
CREA has just announced that THE COMPETITION BOARD has decided that the rules of the Real Estate Industry are NON COMPLIANT and may be in violation of the competition act.
They are suggesting that there is no fair competition in the real estate market place. I don't know what market place they are talking about, but where I sell there is plenty of competition. Agents that advertise "Total ...
Posted by Carmen Woodburn
@ 12:00 AM
on November 6, 2009
If you are thinking of purchasing a home and want to put on an addition to the home, add a garage, or possibly put in an apartment, then you should check with the municipality before purchasing the home or make an offer conditional upon knowing all the facts.
You can check with the town or township, or even pay them a visit, to obtain the correct information. If you live, or are interested, ...
Posted by Lydia Ingles
@ 12:00 AM
on November 6, 2009
Here are a few tips to prevent infection with H1N1 influenza and to lessen the impact if you do get sick.
Get lots of rest. Eat a well balanced, nutritious diet. Vitamin supplements, especially vitamins A,C and D, can help boost the immune system. Exercise regularly.
Anything that helps our immune system stay robust helps prevent us getting infected with any disease," says Dr. Bonnie ...
Posted by Ari Zadegan
@ 12:00 AM
on November 6, 2009
When doing virtual tours, it is vital that your listing date corresponds with the pictures and tour being loaded. We know that the first date of a listing is the most important date for marketing, as later that night all the prospects on prospect search will receive your listing. If pictures and virtual tours are not loaded, you have missed the boat. It is frustrating for potential ...
Posted by Eryn Richardson
@ 12:00 AM
on October 27, 2009