Monitor basement humidity and avoid relative humidity levels above 60 per cent. Use a dehumidifier to maintain safe relative humidity. Clean or replace air conditioning filter, and wash or replace ventilation system filters if necessary. Check basement pipes for condensation or dripping, and take corrective action, for example, reduce humidity and or insulate cold water pipes. Check the ...
Posted by Edmond Ishag
on May 18, 2010
Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time consuming. A regular schedule of seasonal ...
Posted by Edmond Ishag
on May 18, 2010
As you probably know, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is coming into effect on July 1st of this year. The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) strongly opposed the implementation of the combined 5% GST and 8% PST, but there is no reason to be scared out of buying a home in the near future.
Understanding how the HST will affect you as a homebuyer will help you decide whether buying a ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on May 3, 2010