IT’S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING!
Tags: Advice, Home Repair
Clean the Windows (And the Screens) Cleaning the windows is a classic spring-cleaning task, but it’s one of those tasks that’s all too easy to only do halfway. When you clean your windows, be sure to clean both the inside and the outside (if you can) with a quality glass cleaner. You should also remove the window screens and clean them as well, especially if any of them have dirt or o...Read More
READY. SET. MOW!
Tags: Advice, HOME REPAIR
Whether you love mowing the lawn or hate it, it’s a job that needs to be done. As with most things, though, there’s a difference between doing it and doing it well. If you find yourself wondering why your neighbors have an amazing lawn while yours looks all the worse for wear, it could be more than just a matter of perspective; it’s possible that the grass really is greener on th...Read More
GUEST BLOG: ERICA VINCELLI, MORTGAGE AGENT WITH THE MORTGAGE ADVISORS
Tags: ERICA VINCELLI, MORTGAGE AGENT, Ten DON’Ts When Buying a Home
? Photo from: Pixabay What not to do can be just as important as what you must do when it comes to mortgages. Think of your application as a snap shot in time. It is a picture of your current financial profile and how you were approved for said loan. Any changes made prior to your profile made prior to your funding date may impact your approval. This doesn’t mean you can’t use your...Read More
SALT, SAND AND SUN: WHAT TO USE, WHEN AND WHERE?
Tags: Ottawa, Winter, Salt, Sand, Sun
Photo from: Unsplash with credit to Sam Farallon As our seasons become more dramatic and dynamic, managing snow, ice, and rain in winter can be a challenge. Using salt or sand on ice and snow will make a difference. Knowing when and where to use them is pivotal. How Salt Works to Manage Ice Salt helps to melt ice by decreasing the freezing temperature of the water. Pure water fre...Read More
THE BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT
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Most business arrangements are based from word of mouth agreements. Although it nice to have that trust with an individual or company, many negative issues may arise if there is no binding contract. Signing a Buyer Representation Agreement binds the contract committing you to work with the brokerage when you’re in the market to buy a home. In the unlikely event you have a dispute, it is alw...Read More
TOP 5 STAGING DETAILS TO ATTRACT A BUYER
Tags: REAL ESTATE ADVICE, TOP 5 STAGING DETAILS TO ATTRACT A BUYER
There is a lot of behind the scene work that is involved with selling your home. Staging is a very beneficial aspect to this. Whether you hire a professional or do it yourself, here are some details buyers may notice that can help sell your home: Photo from: Unsplash with credit to Jon Tyson 1. Replace old curtains & rods: Replacing these items can sometimes liven up the room and will often...Read More