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How Do I Manage Multiple Offers!

 If I Get Multiple Offers On My House, How Do I Decide Which Offer To Accept? Multiple offers are a good thing.  Still you can make a mistake if you don’t look at more than just the price being offered.  … Continue reading

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Tips for Keeping Cool During the Summer Heat

These are my favourite inexpensive tips to help keep you cool during the Summer Heat. Close the supply vents on the lower levels:  Cold air will naturally travel to the lowest point.  The furnace also has a harder time pushing up the … Continue reading

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MLS vs Realtor.ca

There is some confusion with respect to the term “MLS”; MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service and it is a cooperative system used ONLY by Realtor Members of Canada’s Real Estate Boards.  This system allows Realtors to work together to … Continue reading

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What is Title Search?

Here in Ontario, the province keeps records on every piece of property.  When a Lawyer or Realtor reviews these documents we call that a Title Search.  Included in every standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale is the provision for a … Continue reading

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Preventing Basement Leakage

Basement leakage is more common than most people realize. However, water in basements can be a huge deal, especially if you are trying to sell your home. There are three things homeowners should do to prevent basement leakage; clean their … Continue reading

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Open a Window; it’s Cold Outside…

Ever notice how people that work outside tend to be healthier than those that work inside, even when it’s cold outside? It may have something to do with all the fresh air they get. Conversely, people that are closed indoors … Continue reading

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Does Your Roof Have Enough Snow?

Have you ever looked out the window and noticed that some homes seem to have less snow on their roofs than others? Most of the time, the amount of snow on your roof isn’t a problem. However, homes that lose … Continue reading

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Is Your Chimney Ready For Santa?

Santa isn’t as young as he used to be and I think he put on a little extra weight this year.  Getting down those chimneys is hard enough as it is, so if you have a chimney for your fireplace, … Continue reading

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6 Fairside Drive Sold in Bradford Ontario

Built on a 43-foot lot, this home is located in the New Community of Grand Central.  Still under the builders warranty, this move-in ready home features: a large master bedroom with W/I closet and 4-pc ensuite, oak stairs, gas fireplace, … Continue reading

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Getting Ready To Sell Your Property…

In preparing to sell your property… The Steven Silva Team will first assess your situation: – the motivation for selling – market timing – your expectations of the Real Estate Market – your expectations of the Brokerage – your expectations … Continue reading

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