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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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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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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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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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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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