Crossed paths with this Lynx this afternoon on the Kimberly Road near Longbow Lake. Sorry for the quality of the picture, it was getting dark and only had my phone with me.
Posted by Bill Scribilo
on December 4, 2012
Thanks to our office manager, Michelle, and our Realtors we are now at a Gold Score of 100 for the entire office!
It wasn't easy for us to get there but feels great to have accomplished it. Thank you Michelle for making it possible!
Posted by Bill Scribilo
on November 30, 2012
www.blacksturgeonlake.com
Century 21 has been chosen to market a new waterfront development located on Black Sturgeon Lake.
Bells Point Estates offers 14 waterfront front lots each with 400 feet of lake front. In addition to the waterfront lots there are also 5 large rural lots ranging in size from 5 to 10 acres. Each of these rural lots have a boat slip and vehicle parking ...
Posted by Bill Scribilo
on November 30, 2012
Painless steps for parting with ‘stuff’ that’s past its prime
No one is really sure how it starts, but over time, old collectibles, recipes, shoes and sports memorabilia can grow into overwhelming roommates.
The old rock collection lining the kitchen window; boxes of toys and scattered art supplies in the children’s room; stacks of cassette tapes ...
Posted by Wayne Gauld
on November 29, 2012
When buying a home it is easy to fall in love with a home's appearance, but it’s important to look deeper into the home before you decide to purchase. A careful inspection of the home during your viewing can help you eliminate the homes with too many defects.
First Impressions Count
The Outside of the House can tell you a lot. Look at the condition of the roof and external walls. External ...
Posted by Philip Hanstead
on November 29, 2012
6 tips for showing your home in winter
Winter isn’t the most popular season for home sales, but the market is still active in colder months. Follow these simple tips to make your property shine for winter home buyers.
Keep pathways clear First impressions are everything, and snow and ice are dangerous hazards. Shovel sidewalks, your driveway and front steps ...
Posted by Angela Kuchma
on November 29, 2012
CMHC has a checklist for regular home maintenance. Here are a few tips to keep in mind
Weather Stripping
Make sure your windows and doors close tightly to reduce the draft in your home. Replace worn out weather stripping to keep the warm air in and the cold air where it belongs - outside!
Baseboard Heaters
Vacuum the dust from your baseboard heaters and make sure they work properly before ...
Posted by David Craven
on November 29, 2012
Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are fast approaching and the Christmas tunes are chiming through the malls. Electronics have been at the top of the shopping list for many years and this year is no different.
Tablets
Tablets have taken the market by storm and no item more than the Apple iPad and now the iPad mini, a smaller, fits-in-your-hand version. The price tags on these are quite high, ...
Posted by Ian Filips
on November 29, 2012
Should you ever pay a Mortgage Broker?
Did you know that it should never cost you to have a mortgage broker looking out for your best interests? Mortgage professionals are well compensated for arranging mortgage financing on your behalf, but in most cases, their fee is paid by the lender.* In order to attract your business, lending institutions must allocate a portion of their income to marketing ...
Posted by Alyssa Edison
on November 29, 2012
So much real estate is centred around buying your first home or moving up, but getting a smaller home has a lot of significance as well. There can be many different reasons people downsize, and here are some things to keep in mind when you do!
The first thought that comes to mind has to do with "empty nesters". This basically implies that a couple or a parent is living in a larger home they purchased ...
Posted by Susan E. Lemay
on November 29, 2012