Tag Archives: N18

What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You

What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You (Also Seen in Snap South Simcoe) Written By: Steven Silva  Getting a Home Inspection when you buy a home is very wise. Unfortunately, Realtors and Buyers can rely too heavily on the Home Inspection … Continue reading

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When can a Landlord Enter a Rental Unit?

The question of when a Landlord can enter a tenants apartment was asked of Realtor Steven Silva. Here is his answer: :… Generally, the landlord must first give the tenant 24 hours written notice, stating when they will enter and for what reason. There are some exceptions, however, such as in the case of an emergency or if the tenant agrees to allow the landlord to enter the unit. In your case, as long as the Landlord gives you 24-hour written notice, she may enter even if you’re not home (for other times Landlords may enter with and without notice visit AskRealtorSteve.com)… Continue reading

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Tips to Reduce and / or Eliminate Basement Leakage

With the coming of the “April Showers”, homes prone to basement leakage may start to experience some difficulties.  Fortunately, basement leakage can often be resolved by some exterior maintenance without spending a huge amount of money.  Foundation walls are not waterproof; they … Continue reading

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What’s That? Thermostatic Mixing Valve… (Also Printed in March Snap South Simcoe)

Above most hot water tanks today there is a device known as a Thermostatic Mixing Valve also called a hot water tempering device. Water from the hot water tank enters the valve on one end and cold water enters the other end. The valve then mixes the two together so that the water coming out of the taps is hot but not scalding. Continue reading

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AskRealtorSteve: Shingles Blown Off My Roof Normal?

AskRealtorSteve about Your New Home Warranty, Home Repair / Maintenance, Real Estate in general or issues you’re experiencing with your home. This Week’s Question: Hi Steve, we bought a brand new home from a builder in Bradford.  Last year, after … Continue reading

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Wintertime Home Advice – Part One (Also Printed in January Snap South Simcoe Paper)

Every winter people look for ways to improve their home efficiency to reduce heating costs. This month I will quickly touch on the heating system and insulation. I will try to stay away from common advice but some things are … Continue reading

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Ask Steve Q&A: Missing Insulation in New Home

The first “Ask Steve” column has been published in the Bradford Times: “The Bradford Times will be introducing a new feature, once or twice a month – Ask Steve. Steven Silva is a Sales Rep with Royal LePage-Your Community Realty, but … Continue reading

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BWG Market Watch November 2010

BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY MARKET WATCH Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 28 sales in Bradford West Gwillimbury [N18] through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November 2010.  This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the 35 sales recorded in November 2009. … Continue reading

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