March 2016

Selling your Home / Costs you might be overlooking

Posted on Mar 15, 2016

Home selling costs you might be overlooking

As you prepare to put your house on the market, it is tempting to imagine how you’ll spend the proceeds. Of course you’ll put the bulk toward your new house, and you’ll have to cover the real estate agent fee. But what if you turn a little more profit than you anticipated? That might have you thinking of a...

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2 5 10 Home Warranty Insurance

Posted on Mar 15, 2016

Article Courtesy of  Home Owner Protection Office

2 5 10 Home Warranty Insurance Requirements for New Homes

To increase consumer protection for new home buyers, the Homeowner Protection Act regulations for residential builder licensing and mandatory, third-party home warranty insurance were implemented on July 1, 1999. As a result, all new homes const...

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Tips for Foreign Ownership of Canadian Houses and Business

Posted on Mar 15, 2016

I came across this article by Immigration Lawyer David Aujila and though it was good enough to share!

5 Important Questions Foreign Nationals ask prior to immigration.

1) Will buying a house or a business help my immigration to Canada?

Buying a house does not increase chances of entry, but nor does it hurt. The purchase of a home certainly shows a con...

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Staying Cool the Green Way

Posted on Mar 15, 2016

It’s cool to be green, and green can keep you cool – especially in hot weather.

Here are ten tips for maintaining a comfortable home without relying on the air conditioner this summer.


1. Heat rises so make sure your roof is well-ventilated. Consider installing a temperature controlled attic fan that switches on when the mercury rises.

2. Ensure prope...

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House Hunting

Posted on Mar 15, 2016

Top ten tips to make your house-hunting experience stress-free:


Courtesy of: www.royallepage.ca(click for official website)

1. Hire a real estate agent – Engage the services of a Royal LePage agent. As residential real estate experts, their wealth of experience, technical know-how and familiarity with the community will be invaluable, and is by far t...

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