Tag Archives: Your Community Realty

What is Title Search?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Steven

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

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Steven

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…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Steven

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”…

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Steven

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

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Steven

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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Things that go Bump in the Night

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Steven

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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Do I need a Tarion Warranty If I Build a New House?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Steven

The Ontario New Home Warranty (Tarion Warranty) Program is run by the Tarion Corporation and is mandatory for all new homes built for sale here in Ontario.  If you are building a new home for yourself you do not need … Continue reading →

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What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Steven

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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Tips to Reduce and / or Eliminate Basement Leakage

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Steven

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)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Steven

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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