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3 Not-So-Obvious Indicators it’s Time to Sell… There are many good reasons to put your property on the market.  Some examples include a relocation, the kids leaving the nest, the need for something bigger or smaller, and the list goes on and on. However, there are also some less-than-obvious indicators ...

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Home Tip Monday

Decor Colour Choices Can Be Psychological…. Although choosing a room’s colour is highly personal, it’s worth noting that studies have linked specific colour tones to psychological behaviour.  In fact, many doctors, scientists and design experts believe that certain colours can actually influence human moods or motivations. The following list provides ...

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All Business Wednesday

Bank of Canada set to hold interest rates — for now… The possibility of a trade shock is just one of a long list of uncertainties that has kept the central bank spreading out rate hikes: https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-set-to-hold-interest-rates-for-now ...

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Home Tip Monday

Cool Products For Your Condo…. A fixture adapter to connect your antique lamp to your whole-home command centre, or its own remote control switch. Concrete, ceramic, porcelain and laminate flooring tiles, strips or planks that look and, in some cases, even feel like real barn boards but without the slivers. ...

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All Business Wednesday

Single and Shared Living Arrangements Can Affect Real Estate Potential…… Statistics show that over one quarter of adults live alone – a number that has continued to rise over the past several decades. Moreover, a recent survey suggested that another one-third of all adults live in a shared housing arrangement ...

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Home Tip Monday!

Give Outdoor Furniture a Facelift… As the summer stretches on, and your patio furnishings start to show the signs of use, you may want to try these simple ways of restoring them to their original lustre. Before trying any of these techniques, always test in an inconspicuous area first. For ...

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Home Tip Monday!

Don’t Let Your Roof Become Compromised… With the risk of severe weather seeming to increase year after year, it may be prudent to take the time to check the condition of your roof before an emergency arises. As a homeowner, you want to know that your roof can withstand fierce ...

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Home Tip Monday

Getting the Most out of Outdoor Living Space…. Many homeowners cherish the opportunity to spread their common-area living space into the great outdoors by utilizing their deck, patio or open porch. For some, a gazebo-type screen or retractable awning is all that’s required, but others are more inclined to follow ...

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Home Tip Monday

Sharing the Responsibility of Fences… There’s an old adage that says, “Good fences make good neighbours”. If you own property that shares a border with another owner’s property, then you know the wisdom of this statement. So, if you are dissatisfied with the condition, style or position of a fence ...

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Home Tip Monday

Watch Out for Carbon Monoxide in Your Home Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible and odourless, so you can’t actually “watch out for it”. However, you should monitor for it because an excessive build-up of this gas in your home can be deadly. Fortunately, there are many types of Carbon Monoxide ...

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