CENTURY 21 Explorer Realty Inc. - Blog

How smoking at home reduces property values

margaret.burniston@century21.ca — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Real estate lawyer Mark Weisleder reveals startling numbers on the real cost of selling a 'smoking home':

http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2013/05/19/costly_tobaccosmoking_reduce_property_values_says_ontario_survey.html

Spring Market Slow

charlotte.leitch@century21.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With the warm weather, we are all hoping that the real estate market gets "hot'.....or even...."warm". I am beginning to see some activity in the lower end housing market which will eventually filter up to the higer end homes. Patience is the key in this market !

Barrhaven Open House

margaret.burniston@century21.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us Sunday, May 19th for a little long weekend open house action, 2-4pm.

http://www.31UpminsterWay.com

Lovely true 5-bedroom home. Bring the gang and stop by.

Boost Your Home's Value: Curb Appeal Campaign & Contest Launches!

laura.keller@century21.ca — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The CENTURY 21 Canada System is launching a Curb Appeal campaign and contest on May 8, 2013 due to the incredible consumer excitement surrounding the recent CENTURY 21 Canada Open House Weekend Blitz contest! Enter to win a landscaping consult and curb appeal blueprint from celebrity outdoor designer Carson Arthur by visiting century21.ca/CurbAppeal.

"Homeowners are seeing the true value of their green spaces," Arthur said, regarding the response. "Curb appeal is a buyer's first impression, and everything from trees to decks adds assets to a home."

Throughout the contest, Arthur will be providing curb appeal improvement tips on the CENTURY 21 Canada Facebook and Twitter pages along with proven statistics to help homeowners make informed landscaping choices.

The educational side of the Curb Appeal campaign helps homeowners discover the true value in upgrading their green spaces. Who better than the CENTURY 21 Canada local experts to provide curb appeal insights, from both their markets and consumer feedback, to the buyers and sellers they assist every day?

Good luck to all entrants! The contest closes on May 31, 2013 at 11:59pm PST. Visit century21.ca/CurbAppeal for complete contest details, terms and conditions.

***originally posted by Century 21 Canada***