You will be getting a packet of documents ready when selling your home.  Buyers want to see proof of purchases, maintenance, any warranties, and instruction manuals fo appliances.  You know that you will need to find any information from when you purchased the house, a copy of the home inspection done at that time and a copy of the survey if one is available.  This takes time and, if you are like most people, a some time will be spent looking through all kinds of papers.  While you are doing this, dont't forget to search for all the other paperwork: your water test and cleaning the septic tank, the chimney sweep, the vents cleaned, the annual furnace inspection, the purchase of appliances (with their instructions and warranties) any contracts you have for snow clearning, gardening, re... 02/02/2011

Buyers and Buyers' agents are very interested in knowing the number of days that a particular house has been on the market.  The question is "How long has this house been for sale?"    A house that has been on the market for less than a couple of weeks is still hot.  If it is just listed and properly priced then it may be sizzling hot - subject of a bidding war in a Sellers' Market.  A potential Buyer may want to avoid newly listed houses just because of the bidding war situation.  Conversely, some Buyers will only look at new listings assuming that older listings are "picked over".  If the house has been on the market for a long time, Buyers and agents will be asking what is the problem.  Is it the wrong price?  Is there a problem with the house that the MLS pictures do not show?  Is ... 01/12/2011

You can say all you want about winter, most of it will be negative.  However, one good thing about having snow on the roof of a house and icicles hanging from the side is that they are indicators of whether or not there is adequate insulation in the attic.  If all the houses on the street have snow on the roof and one does not (and it has a similar pitch) then there is a likelihood that heat is escaping through the roof and melting the snow.  As the snow melts, it forms the icicles at the edge of the roof.  While icicles are fascinating, 1) do not stand or park your car underneath these as they could impale you and your car and 2) as they melt, skating rinks of ice form underneath that are sneaky accidents waiting to happen.   Notice in the picture that the dormer window does not have ... 12/23/2010

Investor dream!! Semi-Detached Bungalow located on a corner lot in a quiet family oriented neighbourhood. Both levels has their own kitchen, 2 bedrms, 3 pc bth and laundry. High eff furnace/06, Roof/ 01, Fascia & Sofit / 01, C/Air / 01. Washer and Dryer in each unit are included. Vacant easy to show. Easy rental income potential for investor or you can move into one and rent out the other to help pay the mortgage! Come and see it! 613-889-7732 Asking price: $279,900 Quick Call 613-889-7732 to Book Your Showing Today!   09/18/2010