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When it comes to staging a home for sale, sellers should create a warm, inviting yet neutral atmosphere that will appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. The good news is, sellers don’t need to do a complete design overhaul to get a great result. Coldwell Banker offers seven simple staging tips to help boost [...] Protecting Your Property Investment Landlords take a lot of risks. All those benefits of your real estate investments must be safeguarded with good management and protection strategies. If your portfolio offers you wealth, security and a retirement in comfort then surely it’s worth safeguarding. In the blink of an eye a profitable portfolio with five properties [...] Wood is a large component of Canadian homes. The frame of your house is most certainly wood, and wood is used in many finishes as well. Wood can be found in flooring, baseboards, crown moulding, doorways, trim, cabinets, and even the furniture of a home. As a homeowner many of the activities you will perform [...] As any DIY enthusiast knows, it’s always great when your hard work pays off and your neighbours start complimenting you on your excellent home renovations. However, it’s even better when your work starts to actually increase the overall value of your home, too. So when it comes to deciding what DIY improvements to make, read [...] Tips to Help You Save Time and Money Everyone has a different reason for wanting to renovate their home. Some may be looking to make a change in the way their home looks or feels while others may want to fix a maintenance issue or make their homes more comfortable or energy-efficient. Whatever your reason, undertaking [...] When you are painting, spend the extra money and buy good paints. The money you invest will save you time in having to put additional coats to the walls. If you are not sure if the paint is a good brand, ask friends about what brands have worked well for them. If you have heard [...] CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources Whether you are a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, there are many important decisions to make when evaluating potential rental accommodations. To help make these decisions easier, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a number of resources, including worksheets and helpful hints, to help you make responsible [...] — and Keep Water Out of Your Home in Winter! If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend much time in the attic. In fact, the vast majority of Canadians go Houses more prone to ice dams often have major leakage of warm air from the home into the attic, inadequate insulation — or both. [...] There are six different minerals classified as asbestos. Chrysotile shown here is the most commonly used in building construction. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somma. Asbestos is a naturally found mineral that has been with civilization for thousands of years. In ancient times they would weave the material into clothing because of its heat resisting quality. [...] Don’t Flush Wasted Water — or Money — Down the Drain Whether you’re buying a new home or just doing that bathroom renovation you’ve always dreamed of, choosing the A high-efficiency toilet can help you save money, protect the environment and conserve water, all without sacrificing performance or peace of mind. right toilet can be one of [...] |
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Copyright © 2012 REAL VALUE - All Rights Reserved. Unless otherwise identified, content written by Marcus Assalone. Some information may have been taken from CMHC, RECO, or Toronto Real Estate Board publications. Opinions expressed in comments do not neccessarily reflect those of Marcus Assalone or Coldwell Banker. 
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