Have you visited the Save On Energy website yet? If you haven't you should! There you will find some fabulous energy saving tips, seasonal ideas and valuable printable coupons to save you money on energy related purchases like light fixtures and so on!
They also have a pick up program for your old refridgerator, so if you have an old clunker that you want to get rid of check out this ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on May 17, 2013
Home Selling Advice to Help You Attract Potential Buyers
A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal—the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing. You can help make sure they want to come inside your house by spending some time working on the its exterior appearance.
It's difficult to look at our ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on May 13, 2013
This wonderful article from our friend Mark Weisleder explains:
By:Mark WeislederReal Estate, Published on Fri Apr 19 2013
One of the great benefits of owning a cottage is your access to the lake and the view. But what happens if the water drops and your dock is high and dry? Who owns the extra real estate?
Cottage boundaries are affected by a lot of things. The ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on April 24, 2013
While it may not look different, much has changed in the bathroom of a healthy house! Water in particular is much better managed. nearly 75 percent of the water used in the home is used here. Wasted water is money down the drain. With new water-saving devices, bathroom water use can be reduced by as much as 50 per cent with little change in lifestyle!!
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BATHROOM ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on April 2, 2013
Are you planning on listing your home for sale this spring?? There are a number of items you will need to check to ensure that your home is the best home in the neighborhood!!
1.) Check your yard for any low areas and make sure these are filled in properly with good, compacted soil. When it starts to rain especially in the spring these areas will fill with water and cause flooding in your ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on March 18, 2013
Every municipality has it's own set of snow removal by-laws. As a homeowner, you have certain responsibilities when it comes to removing the snow from sidewalks and right-of-ways!!! In addition there are parking restrictions during winter months which are put in place to ensure that you are not slowing down the City's snow removal process when it comes to plows and so on! Check with ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on February 28, 2013
This article written by trusted lawyer Mark Weisleder gives some insight into buying and selling in winter!
Traditionally, January is a slow month for real estate as most sellers choose to wait until the middle of February in the hopes of capitalizing on the early spring market. However, given the uncertainty in the housing market right now, more sellers are opting to put their house on the market ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on January 15, 2013
Lots of things can go wrong on closing day. As my client, it's my job to ensure that you have everything you need for a successful close. If you’re careful and think ahead, you can avoid a lot of anxiety later. Sometimes, though, you have to go with the flow.
They only left us one key. The front door has two locks!
This happens more often than you think. Calling the sellers won’t ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on January 9, 2013
Buying a home is generally an exciting adventure – the thrill of finding a home that you and your family can enjoy, where you will raise your children, make friends – all the good things that home ownership. But there are several things that you should consider before setting down your hard earned money on a home purchase.
Does this home make sense? Now when I say that, I mean will ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on December 7, 2012
Lines of credit: 10 things you need to know
One of the key advantages of credit is flexibility - having access to money when you need it for something important. Even if you don`t need it, knowing it`s there if something unexpected happens can offer a sense of security.
Personal lines of credit have become a popular choice for precisely that reason, by offering access to funds ...
Posted by Keeley Ward
on December 4, 2012