A fireplace will keep you cozy on cold winter nights, but it should also be safe and energy efficient. If you’re looking to add a new fireplace to your home or upgrade an existing one this season, make sure you know all the options available.
The conveyance of real property results in the payment of certain expenses by the parties involved. Set forth below is brief summary of theses expenses, that are incurred when transactions are handled properly and professionally
Poor air and water quality can cause discomfort, damage your home’s structure, and even affect your respiratory health. Here are three easy ways to obtain better air, better water, and better health:
Winter is almost upon us as the brisk fall days turn to cold and blustery days. Maintaining your homes heart is paramount if you want to stay warm throughout the winter months. Here are some things you can do to make sure your furnace stays in top notch shape.
urrently, 30 per cent of single, never-before married women own their own home, while 45 per cent of divorced or separated women and 64 per cent of widowed women are homeowners, according to the Royal LePage Female Buyers Report.
Whether it’s for your pleasure or to impress potential buyers, you’ll boost your home’s curb appeal with these good old-fashioned cleaning tips:
It is easy to fall in love with a home’s appearance, blind to problems that may make it unsuitable. While aesthetics can be an important consideration, it is necessary to look beyond window-dressing.
An interesting trend is emerging that we believe is a direct response to the increasing size and congestion of our cities, accelerated by the recession. More and more Canadians have a desire to escape the urban jungle and use their recreational properties year-round.
given that the interest paid over the lifetime of a mortgage can often be equal to the purchase price of a house or condo. In the first five years of a mortgage, 75 per cent of the payments go to interest and just 25 per cent to the principal.
Home ownership became more affordable for Canadians in the last quarter of 2008, reversing a trend that began four years earlier, according to Royal Bank of Canada
TIM HEWETSON