Jennifer Zammit's (zammj) Blog

Get to Know Your Home One of the best things you can do is get to know your home. Every adult member of your household should know the location of the following: Main shutoff valves for water, fuel and natural gas Emergency switch for the furnace or burner Hot water heater thermostat Main electr...

What Home Inspectors Do A properly trained home inspector will: perform a visual inspection to assess the condition of a house and all of its systems; look at the house in terms of how one component of the house might affect another; find out if any components are not working properly and if any...

Condominium Fees When looking for a new condominium, it is important to know what is and what's not included in the purchase price, such as: Are utilities covered in the monthly fees? Is parking included in the purchase cost? Are finishes within the units included in the purchase price? Are ther...

Each Canadian generates, on average, five tonnes of greenhouse gases every year. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation offers 10 simple steps you can take to help keep our planet healthy and make your home more comfortable and healthier, while saving you money, and increasing your home's resale...

Regular maintenance is an important part of keeping your home in top condition, both for your enjoyment and for the future resale value of your house. Spring Clean or replace furnace filter Check/clean heat recovery ventilator (HRV); wash or replace filter Clean humidifier and turn it off Check s...

When unforeseen financial circumstances impact your ability to make regular mortgage payments, it's important for you to take quick action. With early intervention, cooperation, and a well executed plan, you can work together with your lender to find a solution to your financial difficulties. Wha...

Buying your first home is one of the largest investments of your life. Canada's Economic Action Plan introduces the First-Time Home Buyers' (FTHB) Tax Credit and the expansion of the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) to provide you with additional benefits and help you realize your dream of homeownership. ...

People are often curious about how certain home improvements will affect the value of their homes. The chart of percentages displayed here presents some findings compiled by the Appraisal Institute of Canada from their 2008 membership survey. It is intended to give the homeowner a very general id...

How to Minimize Your ID Theft Risk When it comes to identity theft, you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim. But there are certain steps you can take to minimize your risk.   Order a copy of your credit report. Place passwords on your credit card, bank, and phone accounts. Avo...