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Category Archives: Home Tips
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
Posted in Blog, Home Tips, Q&A, Real Estate
Tagged 416er, end a lease, get tenant out, Landlord Forms, N11, Rental Forms, Steven Silva, Terminate Tenancy
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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
Predicting Canadian Mortgage Rates
How are Canadian Mortgage Rates Set?… Variable mortgage rates and lines of credit move with the prime lending rate…. Fixed-Rate Mortgages move with the bond market…. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Home Tips, Real Estate
Tagged 5 year Rate, Bank of Canada, Bond Market, Canadian, Five Year Rate, Mortgage Planner, Mortgage Rates, Ontario, Predicting, Real Estate, Steven Silva, Toronto, Variable Mortgage
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Roll Roofing is a Low Quality Product
Amazingly enough I could not find any signs of leakage (though without a doubt it had to be letting water pass) This is roll roofing after about 15 years. Imagine taking asphalt shingles and making a big roll out of it. It is the one of the least expensive way to cover a flat roof and the lowest quality. I automatically assume that any Flat Roof covered by Roll Roffing may need to be replaced within about 5 years. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Construction General, Home Tips, Q&A
Tagged "Ask Steve", 416er, Bradford, Flat Roof, get a Home Inspection, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Realtor Steve, Roll Roofing, Roof Leak, Steven Silva
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Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB?
Can I hire a Contractor Without WSIB? The short answer is yes. But Why would you want to? This is the least I think you should know before you do.
Required Construction Documents:Don’t Forget to Ask for Proof of Insurance
I was driving along today and came across this surprising scene. It made me think back to my previous discussions of required construction documents. Also, find out if the contractor has liability insurance.
Furnace UV Filter
I found this during my recent walk through a home. My client asked what that was. Oddly enough some one else asked me about them recently too. This is a UV Filter. They attach to the duct-work of a furnace. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Home Tips, Q&A, Real Estate
Tagged Clean Air, Forced Air, Heating, HVAC, Links, Ontario, Toronto, UV Filter
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