It’s the last thing you want to think about at such an emotional time, but when a family member passes away the house legally changes over to care of the executor and it’s time to make some hard decisions. With more than 400,000 Canadians born between 1947 and 1966 in the baby boom, more and more families will be dealing with aging family members.
There are a few steps the family and ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on October 31, 2010
Whether you have recently moved or are thinking of relocating, getting to know the neighbourhood should be first on your list of things to do.
Explore on foot. The best way to get your bearings, remember streets and possibly run into neighbours and members of the community is to take to the streets and walk your way around. You’ll also know how far it is from one destination to ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on October 17, 2010
It’s all about first impressions. Your home has a personality. Let it shine with simple updates that can take your home from nothing special to eye-catching. First, head out to the driveway or street and look back at your house. Is it aesthetically pleasing? Would you be interested in buying your home with its current outside appearance?
Your home’s curb appeal is what sparks ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on October 10, 2010
Fire Safety and Your home.
The week of October 2 – 9 is fire prevention week. You need to check all your smoke detectors. Canadian researches show that 50% of people who tamper with their smoke detectors, forget that they did it. So replace batteries, push the test button, and replace any smoke detector 10 years or older. A working detector doubles your chance ...
Posted by Orville Lewin
on October 4, 2010