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As we suffer through the end of a punishing winter, why not turn your thoughts to the sunny days ahead? Plan your garden, sketch ideas for that new deck, make a list of decorating projects and plan spring renovations. It is a lovely way to pass the long winter nights, and you’ll be organized and…

It’s been a long, cold winter and most Canadians are waiting anxiously for things to warm up. However, after so many weeks of snow and freezing cold, melting snow and ice can lead to moisture intrusion and water damage to homes. Here are a few tips from Allstate to help protect your home once the…

This question arises on a near daily basis within our social circles. The answer:  Today is the right day assuming one has found the specific property that works for them on all levels. If the conversation is about a property which one plans to own for at least the next few years, then yes, the right…

An updated kitchen does more than boost the value of your home. It is the central meeting place for most families. So no matter whether you make just a few changes or completely renovate the space, a kitchen that feels new is always refreshing and welcoming. From basic cooking to frequent entertaining, a dream kitchen…

If a major bath renovation isn’t in your budget, there are a few ways to freshen up the space without spending a lot of time and money. Paint A fresh coat of paint can add instant style with little expense and effort. The bathroom is one space where you can afford to be daring and…

By Lorne Shuman: An Assignment of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“Assignment”) takes place when the original purchaser from the builder assigns or sells the contract that it signed with the builder.  This column will address many of the issues that need to be considered in an Assignment. Most builder Agreements contain a clause…

Written By: Mark Weisleder Here are 5 things to remember before you hire anyone to renovate your home: 1. Check references   Ask any contractor how long they have been in business and for a list of prior customers and then call each one to make sure that the work was completed on time and…

1. Your furnace is working overtime these days to keep an even temperature in your home. Help it do its job by cleaning air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators. Cleaning these regularly can boost the efficiency of your heating system by 10 per cent. Clean or replace the furnace filter every month. Seal air ducts…

Written by Mark Weisleder: Most condominium resale agreements are conditional upon the buyer lawyer being satisfied with the contents of the condominium status certificate. If the contents of this certificate are different than what was represented to the buyer when they signed the original agreement, then the buyer may be able to cancel the deal.…

Besides an upscale kitchen and plenty of space, what are new-home buyers’ looking for when house hunting? Surveys by the National Association of Home Builders and homebuilder PulteGroup shed some light on a few of the latest in-demand amenities. 1. Walk-in closets: Large closets, particularly in the master bedroom, is among one of home shoppers’…