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Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

Did You Know that over 2 million customers in Ontario now have the ability to download their consumption data? The information is provided in a standard, secure way, and can be shared with service and solution-providers is intended to help consumers manage their electricity bills and save energy. The downloadable data is secure and remains…

If you're like many people with a mortgage, you're probably looking for ways to pay it off sooner. Below are some great tips to help you reduce your principal and eliminate your mortgage debt faster, so that you have more money in your bank account for retirement, investments or a relaxing tropical vacation. If you're…

Avoid condo buyers’ remorse: Read the fine print – Moneyville.ca

When you buy a condominium from plans that won’t be built for a few years, the developer has to give you a list of important documents when you sign the sale agreement. These include the rules that will govern the condominium and a budget for the first year, so you can figure out in advance…

When can you walk away from a house deal? – Moneyville.ca

Putting your home up for sale can be a tough decision, but once made and the ball is rolling, you may not be able to change your mind. Last week’s column about a $3.3 million home sale that went wrong for the seller prompted several related questions from readers. Here they are: Is there a…

Lots of things can go wrong on closing day. If you’re careful and think ahead, you can avoid a lot of anxiety later. Sometimes, though, you have to go with the flow. They only left us one key. The front door has two locks! This happens more often than you think. Calling the sellers won’t…

Does a minute matter in a real estate deal? – Moneyville.ca

The standard Ontario real estate contract says deals must be concluded no later than 6 p.m. on the day of closing. But if you’re a minute late, will that kill the deal? On Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, lawyer Michael Gatien went to the Cornwall, Ont., registry office to register a deed on behalf of his…

5 tips to help hire the right mover – moneyville.ca Blogs

When I moved from a two-bedroom condo into a house in April, it cost $750 and took about six-and-a-half hours. We got estimates from five or six movers and ended up using one that came highly-recommended from a friend. I had no idea that Ministry of Consumer Services receives almost 300 inquires and complaints about…

Home inspector sued for failing to discover mould in older home

This recent article by Real Estate Lawyer, Author & Speaker Mark Weisleder is an eye opener! A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision confirmed a lower court ruling that a home inspector could be liable for failing to find a cause of mould, especially when knowing that the buyer was allergic to it. In the…

Among the most popular questions that come up time and again are about trees on the boundary between houses or properties. Who owns them? What are the rules about cutting branches or roots that extend onto your property? If you think a tree is dying, can you cut it down? If your neighbour’s tree falls…

So you’re getting ready to take your car to the dealer for an estimate of its trade-in value. What do you do first? Most likely you get it detailed – and this means more than simply vacuuming it out. Picture yourself steam cleaning, stain removing, de-odorizing and buffing until it shines. Preparing your home to…

Green Housing Tips

Making the decision for an eco-renovation For a complete homeowner's guide to green renovation please CLICK HERE. Some of you may be considering your home renovation ideas with your extended families and friends. While you're imagining your new and improved lifestyle in that dream kitchen, en-suite, basement or addition, I encourage you to think about greening your…

Aging boomers are a primary real estate demographic throughout North America. This important market segment has an even greater impact in Niagara because our Niagara census metropolitan area currently has the fourth largest percentage of seniors in all of Canada.

I was chatting with a friend the other day and we got talking about real estate “horror stories”. For each one that came up I offered my advice concerning how a prudent and well seasoned Realtor would have prevented each of the situations from happening. My friend commented that I sounded just like Mike Holmes…

As real estate professionals, it our primary goal to provide our clients with the most thorough information possible when it comes to finding a place to live. Each and every day John and I actively promote the value of our vibrant Niagara lifestyle and demonstrate our deep personal commitment to helping our local communities thrive. In…

Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Early!

Avoid condo buyers’ remorse: Read the fine print – Moneyville.ca

When can you walk away from a house deal? – Moneyville.ca

How to avoid home closing day anxiety

Does a minute matter in a real estate deal? – Moneyville.ca

5 tips to help hire the right mover – moneyville.ca Blogs

Home inspector sued for failing to discover mould in older home

Who pays if a tree falls in your yard?

Home Inspections Not Just for Buyers

Green Housing Tips

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