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As a professional realtor, I see a lot of DIY listings or discount brokerages putting properties on MLS where the seller pays the discount broker up front for this service.
Then the seller is left with arranging appointments, marketing and exposing the listing, as well as being provided with a website for bargin hunters to view their property. All negotiations are between the seller ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on January 12, 2012
We’ve all heard that April showers bring May flowers – but it could also bring potential water damage to your home, which can get costly. Many people presume their home is fully covered for water damage, only to find out that they’re not; that’s because not all home insurance policies are the same.
Home insurance coverage for water damage depends on a number of things: like ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on March 26, 2011
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Posted by Joann Visaretis
on March 22, 2011
The changes will be implemented in stages, with adjustments on amortization and refinancing limits coming into force on March 18.
Government backing on HELOCs will be removed as of April 18. The government said exceptions would be allowed after the new measures come into force when needed to satisfy a home purchase or sale and financing agreement struck before the March and April in-force dates. ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on January 19, 2011
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Posted by Joann Visaretis
on December 29, 2010
These are the costs associated with the day to day running of a home, keeping it comfortable year-round. These costs include hydro, water and natural gas, or any other fuel source that you might use, such as propane or oil. To calculate home operating costs, tally up the monthly bills for these over the course of a year. The total will be the home's yearly operating costs.
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Posted by Joann Visaretis
on December 27, 2010
• Provincial programs also provide grant and rebate opportunities. Before making any updates to your home, consult http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/incentives.cfm?attr=4 to see the list of your provinces programs.
• Ontario is introducing a blended tax in 2010 that will see gas, natural gas and electricity prices increase by 8%; taking measures now to improve energy efficiency will ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on December 22, 2010
The residential real estate market is a diverse and ever-changing component of both our national economy and our day to day life. This is due to the development of inmproved building practices, availability of better building materials, adoption of new building standards, and implementation of evolving government polices. Greater consumer awareness of environmental issues, and concern over rising energy ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on December 21, 2010
The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a per cent today, for the third consecutive time.
The Bank noted in its announcement that it “now expects the economic recovery in Canada to be slightly more gradual” than it predicted at the time of its last rate hike in July, citing weaker economic activity in the U.S. However, the Bank also stated today that consumption ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on September 8, 2010
Mowing Methods For a Greener Pickering, Durham, Whitb, Ajax, Brooklin, Claremont Lawn
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There is a knack to cutting grass properly. Done properly, mowing can reduce the necessity of using any additional pesticides in your Toronto, GTA, Scarborough, North York, East York yard. Growing a good stand of healthy grass makes it more difficult for weeds to get started. Mowing ...
Posted by Joann Visaretis
on May 31, 2010