Go it Alone, or Use a REALTOR®?
The fact is, most people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions.
Will you really “save” the real estate commission? When buyers see a home for sale ‘by the owner’, ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on October 16, 2012
Photo by Ted Brown
Witness recalls ‘big bang’
One person has been rushed to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto with undetermined injuries after a vehicle crashed through the window of Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre at the corner of Mountainview Rd. S. and Guelph Street Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m.
It is believed the person taken to Sunnybrook was an employee ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on July 31, 2012
Metrolinx fulfills its commitment to bring GO Trains to Acton
Metrolinx is moving forward on its plans for a new Acton GO Station.
With a land lease agreement with the Town of Halton Hills, Metrolinx is beginning construction of a new GO station in Acton this month, with construction to continue into 2013.
"We are pleased to bring GO rail service to Acton and provide additional options for ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on July 27, 2012
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion
In the summer months people tend to spend a lot more time outdoors. The sunshine and the fresh air can make you feel great but, if you're not careful, you could also end up suffering from heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. These are serious conditions that can result in hospitalization and even more serious issues if you do not recognize the symptoms ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on July 7, 2012
The thought of boxing up all your belongings yourself may seem daunting, but if want to save cold hard cash, do it yourself, says Sheila Clifford, owner of Hudson Movers Limited, who should know — her company charges people for packing
Do it yourself, Clifford suggests, and “it’s probably a third of the cost.”
But that’s easy for her to say. Once you consider how ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on May 16, 2011
The sun is shining and flowers are blooming in Georgetown. This month's newsletter has a storage area clean up checklist, tips for head-turning curb appeal, and a quick list of inexpensive changes that you can make around your house for a great return in the long run.
Curb Appeal Guide
Putting your best foot forward when it ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on May 9, 2011
Town okays new housing developments
Town okays new housing developments. File photo
The Town has given the go-ahead for new housing in Georgetown South.
One subdivision will include 80 single detached lots in Phase 2 of Fernbrook (Mountainview) and another 24 single detached homes on lands, just north of 10 Sideroad, west of Barber Dr. and east of 16 Mile Creek. The first is part of a longstanding ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on April 28, 2011
Which home improvements give the best payback?
If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or finishing your basement, you probably want to get your investment back when you sell your home. But when it comes to payback value of home improvements, some are definitely more profitable than others. As a general rule, kitchen and bathroom projects usually get a nice return on investment, ...
Posted by Justin Lepore
on March 2, 2011