Wednesday, April 12, 2017 @ 1:13 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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While interest rates remain low, there have been a few changes in recent months and some even bigger changes in recent years that have made purchasing a home tougher for first-time buyers. Prices across most of the country are on the rise and housing stock is low in many
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,buyers,sellers,down payment
Thursday, April 6, 2017 @ 12:57 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Home inspections have become commonplace in the Ontario real estate industry. In fact, many deals hinge on the completion of a home inspection report that is satisfactory to the buyer involved. Traditionally, the buyer has been responsible for paying for and arranging an inspection after the offer has been accepted.
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: home inspection,real estate,Hamilton
Monday, March 13, 2017 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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With the average price of homes exceeding $400,000 in most major cities, the prospect of purchasing a home for first-time buyers can be downright scary. It's just one reason why it's so important to teach children smart spending habits at a young age, helping them understand the value of a
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Category: Economics
Tags: money,kids,save
Monday, February 27, 2017 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Seventy-nine per cent of first-time home buyers in Ontario say that the federal government's new, more stringent mortgage rules will throw a wrench into their home buying plans, according to the Ontario Home Ownership Index – a semi-annual consumer study commissioned by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). Mortgage
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,OREA,first-time buyers
Monday, February 13, 2017 @ 12:42 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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If you're on the hunt for a new home, that may involve visiting one, two, or half a dozen open houses. Some choose to visit open houses even if they are not ready to buy just so they have an idea of what the market has to offer when the
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: open house,real estate,Hamilton
Thursday, January 26, 2017 @ 9:37 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Unless you're the queen or king of organization, you likely have boxes or bags in your home stuffed with winter wear. Tangled scarves, mismatched mittens, bulky coats and stray boots – these are just a few of the items you can expect to invade your foyer or mudroom this winter,
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Category: Home & Garden
Tags: winter,mittens,organize,home
Thursday, January 12, 2017 @ 1:46 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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It's winter again and snow accumulation can also mean higher risk of basement flooding during those unexpected thaws and, eventually, spring. What can you do to minimize your risk? If you have two feet or more of snow accumulation on your roof, consider hiring a professional to rake the snow
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: snow,roof,home,winter
Thursday, December 22, 2016 @ 4:32 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Now that the holiday season has arrived, many are preparing to welcome visitors to their homes for a festive celebration. With just a little extra effort, there are some special ways you can make your guests feel right at home during their stay. The first priority is making your guestroom
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Category: Home & Garden
Tags: Christmas,holiday,2016,houseguests
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 @ 11:47 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Nothing makes a home feel merry and bright like a twinkling Christmas tree! Whether your family visits a tree farm each year to cut down your own or you take the artificial route, setting up the Christmas tree to usher in the holiday season is a time honoured tradition that
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Category: Home & Garden
Tags: christmas,tree,artificial,home
Monday, November 28, 2016 @ 12:34 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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The 2017 Sherwin-Williams Colour of the Year was recently announced and this easy neutral is the perfect fit for just about any home's decor. Poised Taupe is "not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, but rather a weathered, woodsy neutral bringing a sense of coziness and harmony", according to
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: colour,Sherwin Williams,paint
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