A new survey of first-time buyers in Canada reveals they are more financially savvy than the general population, well-educated, employed and married or in a common-law relationship. Most of them are millennials (34 or younger) and they share the desire of their parents to own their homes. The sur
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04/21/2015
It seems so simple, but picking a paint color is one of the biggest obstacles my clients have when updating their homes. Once they realize they're really picking an overall palette, they're positively paralyzed. I've been part of the process in thousands of homes, and it really is easier than mos
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04/21/2015
The idea of being on trend is appealing to most people, but that doesn't mean every trend is right for everyone. Here are seven hot trends you might want to think twice about incorporating into your home. 1. Open floorplansTake down those walls! Unless you're a person who likes a little privacy,
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04/15/2015
Why do you want to go inside the house or condo unit you're considering as your next home? Seems like an obvious question, but buyers who do not think before they act, cannot act in their own best interest. This real estate question should be answered before buyers step inside a property to ensur
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04/15/2015
According to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine, damp or moldy indoor environments can be to blame for some adverse health outcomes. People exposed to continuous damp spaces could suffer upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing and asthma. While not everyone who catches a
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04/15/2015
One of the well known secrets of real estate is that kitchen sells a house.According to many, the kitchen is the heart of a home, for this is the room where most time is spent with the family and where the body and the spirit are nurtured.Kitchens are becoming the central piece of family rooms fo
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04/14/2015
Everyone is thinking that a certain room in the house wishes was just a little larger. That many don’t understand is that with a little work and some TLC, they might be seeing what they are searching for.Here are some designer tips to help you make any room look larger:1. Utilize a color scheme t
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04/14/2015
A deserved premium is always given to those brokers who have deep knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of a particular city or neighborhood, including nearby businesses, schools, parks and transportation. They are an asset for different kinds of clients because of their life experience and
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04/13/2015
A cruise can be tough when you have kids with you. Below are tips to enjoy your cruise with your children, based on a Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas experience. Bear in mind that cruises differ with each other so make sure to research on them before you go and set sail. Instead of two adjo
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04/13/2015
The myth of overnight success is a constant idea in the world believing that someone invisible and unsuccessful for the past years, suddenly rise up to fame and success because of the combination of luck, timing, hard work, perseverance, and other ingredients of success.Although this may be true,
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04/10/2015
