Archive for September 2017
Insurance or Survey?
Written By Lorne Shuman Since the inception of title insurance, we are seeing far fewer surveys in real estate transactions. The reason for this is simple. When title insurance was introduced into the Canadian marketplace in the mid 1990s, it was first offered to lenders as an economical way to simplify refinance transactions by eliminating…
Read MoreQuick and Painless Bathroom Updates
Refresh your space in less than a weekend with these 11 tips: 1. Add Some Wow – Add some glam to your powder room with affordable new features, such as a dramatic mirror or glass and chrome accent shelves. 2. Boost Cabinet Efficiency – Add pull-out shelves to deep cabinets to keep necessities in order and viewable.…
Read MoreWall To Wall Carpeting: Is It Worth It?
Wall-to-wall carpeting, with its many styles, textures, designs, and types of construction, is the most popular choice of floor covering for homes, and it enhances the look of most living spaces. Using it on stairs and in living rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms can make your home a more desirable and cozy place to live. When…
Read MoreWeather-Stripping: Stop Losing Money!
You may not have the money to remodel your home to save energy. However there is one simple thing to do, you can fix air leaks with weather-stripping and caulking. Seal up cracks between your toasty interior and windy exterior. This can greatly reduce your homes energy usage through more efficient heating and cooling. Of…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release August Sales Stats
TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 6, 2017 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,357 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in August 2017. This result was down by 34.8 per cent compared to August 2016. The number of new listings entered into TREB’s MLS® System, at 11,523, was…
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