Tag Archives: Royal LePage

How Do I Get the Best Home for the Lowest Price?

Price is only one of several factors to consider when purchasing a home.  The process of buying includes looking at the big picture and seeing the value of the home.  Even if you are a seller, you should think like … Continue reading

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Beware the Tax Man

Beeewaaaare the Tax Man! As adults, most will agree there in nothing scarier than taxes, especially when they’re unexpected.  When Buying, Selling or even moving from one property you own to another, there are tax considerations.  A discussion with a … Continue reading

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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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Switching the Thermostat from “Cool” to “Heat”…

Switching the thermostat from Cool to Heat has always marked a point during the year for me when I finally admit to myself that the warm season is over and the cold season begins.  It is also a reminder to do some Autumn … Continue reading

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Getting Rid of Leaves Easily

I got some great advice from my Small Engine Repair Man Scott Ratcliffe.  He was kind enough to write it down and allow me to publish it: “Now that most leaves have fallen from the trees, we will find ourselves spending hours in … Continue reading

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