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What do you need to know about Oil Tanks When Buying a Home

There is nothing wrong with heating a home with oil.  However, Insurance companies have policies which may affect your home purchase.  Many forget that Mortgage Companies require purchasers to get house insurance.  So, purchasers trying to buy a home that has insurance … Continue reading

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Do I need a Realtor when Buying a New Home from a Builder?

Technically, you do not need a Realtor to buy a newly built home but I hope after reading this you will not consider buying without at least consulting a Realtor first. In any Purchase (New or Re-Sale) a Realtor helps … Continue reading

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How to end a Tenancy Agreement

When the Tenant and Landlord agree to end a Tenancy, Use the N11 Form approved by the Landlord and Tenant Board.  As a landlord, I have had my share of problems, I cannot stress how important it is to use … Continue reading

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Bradford West Gwillimbury 2010 Final Tax Rates

When buying a property, one of the items I always review (and buyers should always ask about) is Land Taxes.  When listing a home most realtors get a copy of the previous years land taxes then post it on the … Continue reading

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How To Find An Open House

As much as every Sales Representative and Broker wants you to search using their website to look for homes,  Realtor.ca is the best and most complete option for homes listed with Realtors.  Realtor.ca can also be used to search for … Continue reading

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Buying a New Condominium from a Builder and the New Home Warranty Plan

When buying brand new Condo in Ontario from a builder you get a New Home Warranty which is administrated by Tarion Warranty Corp.  Tarion protects buyers of new condo units, if the builder is registered with them.  Some of the … Continue reading

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Quick Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During The Summer Heat

I write this during a heat wave here in Southern Ontario.  Here are three quick tips to help feel cooler you more comfortable during this heat during the night. Close Your Bedroom Doors: Hot air rises and the cool air … Continue reading

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2010 Royal LePage – Your Community Realty Pep Talk

In 2010 Royal Le Page Your Community Realty put together a Pep Talk for their Realtors and for all to see.  Many of the Realtors part of the Your Community Family can be seen in this video. Short Link: http://youtu.be/UBZnLyzuDT8 … Continue reading

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Don’t Have a Cow Man… Actually A Cow Might be good

The great Bart Simpson made famous the phrase “Don’t Have a Cow Man” but in Bradford Having a Cow might be really great. I’m referring to the mobile storage company of Cows Canada. Continue reading

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Royal LePage .. I’m Seeing Double

Driving west along 88 Today on my way to a Royal Le Page office meeting I saw something a little strange.  The previous Prudential Office has changed their stripes. and is now a Royal Le Page office too. So it … Continue reading

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