Friday, May 15, 2015 @ 4:47 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
It's no secret that buying a home can be a stressful experience. From securing financing to scouring online sites for the perfect home, touring open house after open house and finally submitting an offer, there are many "hold your breath" moments as you hope for the desired outcome. But what
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,offer rejected,conditions
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 @ 1:09 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Thinking of selling your home this spring/summer? It will likely be a terrific time to sell. With the way the markets have been - low inventory, bidding wars, and homes sold for more than asking – selling your home in 2015 definitely has its benefits. The Canadian Real Estate Association
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: for sale,home,real estate,Hamilton,ON
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 @ 12:46 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
Spring is an excellent time to tackle some major cleaning projects in your home. From washing the windows inside and out to scrubbing the kitchen cupboards, the list can seem endless! One spring cleaning task that may or may not be on your list is one that is best left
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: duct cleaning,clean air,home
Monday, April 20, 2015 @ 12:34 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Ahhhh, the cottage life - sitting back and relaxing in the sunshine by the lake, is there anything better? If this is a dream that you're hoping to turn into a reality, here are a few pointers before you purchase a recreational property. First things first, make your wish list.
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: cottage,real estate,fun,family
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 @ 10:48 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Since purchasing a home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make, many buyers, particularly in recent years, choose to include a home inspection as a condition in their Agreement of Sale and Purchase. Once you've hired a qualified and certified home inspector, make arrangements to attend the home
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,home inspection,condition,deal
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 @ 7:06 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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After a long winter with the windows closed up tight, the air in your home might be a little stale. Since we do spend the majority of our time indoors, it's worth the effort to take some steps to improve your air quality. Did you know that some plants are
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: houseplants,air purifier,air quality
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 12:02 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Let's say you bought a house three years ago at a five-year fixed mortgage rate. Whether you've outgrown your current home or need to move for a career change, you might be wondering about transferring your mortgage - with its current rates and terms - from one home to the
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: mortgage,portable,moving,interest rate
Friday, March 27, 2015 @ 2:39 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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In Ontario there are innumerable incentives for first-time homebuyers! Buying your first home is one of the largest investments of your life, and Ontario offers countless ways to aid and encourage first-time buyers. Canada's Economic Action Plan introduced the First-Time Home Buyers' (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: home buyers,tax credit,mortgage,real estate
Friday, March 20, 2015 @ 11:15 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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It's March and while there's still a ton of the white stuff on the ground, it's natural for our thoughts to start drifting to warmer temperatures and spring gardening. But with at least a few more weeks of chilly weather ahead of us, it's a good idea to examine how
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Category: Announcements
Tags: winter,gardening,home,spring,pruning
Friday, March 6, 2015 @ 5:37 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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It's difficult to breathe easy if you know your home has asbestos lurking in the attic or basement. But it's understandable that you might feel anxious knowing your house contains a substance that's currently thought of as public enemy number one. Don't fret or buy into the hype. Vermiculite-containing asbestos
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: asbestos,removal,insulation,fibres,exposure
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