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Tag Archives: Home Inspector
What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You
Getting a Home Inspection when you buy a home is very wise. Unfortunately, Realtors and Buyers can rely too heavily on the Home Inspection and be surprised after they close and move in. Even if you use a Registered Home … 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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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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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 Two (Also Printed in February Snap South Simcoe)
Every winter people look for ways to improve their home efficiency to reduce heating costs… …This month I will quickly touch on weather proofing and occupant lifestyles.
Weather Proofing Advice: Gaps in the building envelope allow warm air out and cold air in. On a cold day try…
…Lifestyle Advice: Changing the way you live can reduce your heating needs. Let in the southern light, since direct… 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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