Getting yourself pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage is pretty much standard operating procedure these days if you are looking to buy a house. This is especially important if you are in a HOT real estate market like Winnipeg right now. Finding your dream home is one thing, actually get
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06/28/2010
As we are in the first days of summer, Canadians are preparing for the season's promise of warm days, barbecues and backyard get-togethers. If you don't relish the thought of spending your entire summer inside your air-conditioned home, perhaps this is your year to invest in a pool for your home
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06/26/2010
Landscaping and Gardening can be a low cost way to add value to your home. I tell my clients often that the exterior of their home is extremely important in getting maximum value for their property. Regardless of constant warnings from our parents, people often DO judge a book by it's cover. T
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06/25/2010
Properly pricing your property is an important part of getting your home sold quickly and for the most money. Over priced properties rarely sell quickly and the longer it is on the market the more leary the buyers will be. It is very rare that I am not asked "how long has this property been on
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06/24/2010
Mold can be dangerous. This material has been gathered to inform people about mold. Before you attempt to remediate mold, seek expert and/or professional help. If mold is removed incorrectly, it can cause even greater and more costly damage (in terms of dollars and health effects). DO NOT US
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06/19/2010
A real estate agent I work with often sent me this interesting video. Apparently, if there is a window on the garage door, it is pretty easy for a competent burglar to gain entry to the garage and maybe the house. Even if that was NOT the case, now that this video is all over youtube, I suspect
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06/17/2010
An unexpected accident or deteriorating illness can suddenly thrust a family into caring and coping alongside a disabled family member. It could be a child born with a disability or an aging parent seeking the comfort and support of family life. In either situation, appropriate changes must be
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06/16/2010
The Winnipeg housing market is looking up again for 2010 according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). CMHC predicts builders will pour 1,700 foundations for single detached homes in the Winnipeg area which is a 13 percent increase over the previous year. Canada's national housing
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06/15/2010
There are three keys to successful investment in residential real estate. The first priority is to buy the right property for the right price. Then the financing and tax consequences must be structured to maximize the return on the investment. Last but not least, after the property has been acqu
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06/12/2010
The key to maximizing the amount of money you recive from your home comes from getting the property priced right the first time. Because homes are bought by comparison (Buyers look at several before making a buying decision) it is highly unlikey that someone would be willing to pay you more for
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06/12/2010
