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July 2017

Rightsizing: An Emotional Life Decision

Posted on Jul 28, 2017 in Seller Tips



Let's face it.. there will come a time when we just want less things to worry about and live a simple life. Maybe the kids are already grown up and have purchased their own homes. Maybe you retired from work and would like to do more travelling. Or maybe you just don't want to spend your days cleaning your big house everyday. Whatever the r...

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Six Renovations That Don't Add Value to Your Home

Posted on Jul 21, 2017 in Home Improvement



Thinking about renovating to add value to your home?  This article from The Globe and Mail provides some very useful recommendations on what types of projects won't pay off.

Six Renovations That Don't Add Value to Your Home

Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but s...

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Six Renovations That Don’t Add Value to Your Home

Posted on Jul 21, 2017 in Seller Tips

Thinking about renovating to add value to your home?  This article from The Globe and Mail provides some very useful recommendations on what types of projects won’t pay off.

Six Renovations That Don’t Add Value to Your Home

Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but s...

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Declutter by Holding a Garage Sale

Posted on Jul 18, 2017 in Seller Tips



De-cluttering is always an ongoing battle in most households.  Summer is the perfect time to get rid of rarely used "stuff" that we have collected over the years.  Having a garage sale allows you to make space in your home while making money.  With these steps, you will be ready for your garage sale in no time at all.
  1. Create a master list - Identify th...

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on Jul 13, 2017 in Real Estate News

You may have already heard...Interest rates are up 25 base points to 0.75% as of yesterday, July 12, 2017.

There are a lot of factors involved in this decision by the Bank of Canada, but what does it really mean for YOU?

On a mortgage of $100,000 your monthly payment will rise by approximately $13/month.

On a mortgage of $200,000 your monthly payment...

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Full Report - Rising Interest Rates

Posted on Jul 13, 2017 in Real Estate News

From: Barry Patchett, Mortgage Broker
Dominion Lending Centres - Great Lakes
July 12, 2017

The Bank of Canada met market expectations, raising its key monetary policy interest rate by 25 basis points, to 0.75%.

The outlook for growth was upgraded again, with an economic expansion of 2.8% forecast for this year (up from 2.6% in April). 2018 was also upg...

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