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Tag Archives: Snap
Things that go Bump in the Night
As we approach Halloween, I thought it would be appropriate to answer a question about certain strange sounds in the home. “Steve, every night when I lay in bed I hear knocking and when the furnace turns on there is a … Continue reading
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Tagged "Ask Steve", 2011, asksteve, Aurura, Bondhead, Bradford, bump in the night, Column, Holland Landing, Holland Marsh, Home Consultant, Home Warranty Program, New Home, October, Realtor, Realtor Steve, Realtor Steven Silva, Royal Le Page, Royal LePage, Simcoe, Snap, South Simcoe, Steven Silva, Strange Sounds in home, West Gwillimbury, why home make noises, Your Community Realty
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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
Posted in Blog, Home Tips, Q&A
Tagged "Ask Steve", Ask Realtor Steve, AskRealtorSteve, asksteve, Aurura, baesment leak, basement leakage, Bondhead, Bradford, Column, Gwillimbury, Holland Landing, Holland Marsh, Home Consultant, Home Inspector, home tips, King, N18, New Home Specialist, Ontario, Realtor, Realtor Steve, reduce water in basement, Royal Le Page, Royal LePage, Simcoe, Snap, South Simcoe, Steven Silva, stop basement leakage, Toronto, West Gwillimbury, Your Community Realty
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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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Tagged 2011, Article, Ask Realtor Steve, AskRealtorSteve, asksteve, Bradford, Gwillimbury, heating system advice, Holland Marsh, home advice, Home Consultant, insulation advice, Jan, N18, New Home Specialist, Ontario, part one, Realtor, Royal LePage, Simcoe, Snap, South Simcoe, Steven Silva, Toronto, West Gwillimbury, Winter Tips, Wintertime Home, Your Community Realty
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What is Tarion? As seen in the December Snap South Simcoe Paper
Well it is official, I’m Published in the paper world too. My first article on What Is Tarion was printed in the December Paper of Snap South Simcoe. Here is the article: What is Tarion:
New Homes in Ontario basically fall under two categories. Homes built for personal use and homes built for sale to customers. Both must meet the Ontario Building Code but only new homes built for customers fall under the New Home Warranty Program. In 1976, a Private Corporation was established to protect the rights of new home builders and buyers; known today as the Tarion Warranty Corporation… Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Construction General, New Homes, Q&A, Real Estate
Tagged "Ask Steve", Ask Realtor Steve, AskRealtorSteve, New Home Warranty, Snap, South Simcoe, Tarion
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