Handling a New Home Problem on Moving Day Imagine buying a product from a store, taking it home, and then discovering there’s a problem with it. Disappointing, yes, but not a catastrophe. You can simply take it back for repair
Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything?
Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything? When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that. Still,
Buying Your Dream Home in a Hot Market
Buying Your Dream Home in a Hot Market Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover there is serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet! Fortunately,
The Magic of Decorative Moulding
The Magic of Decorative Moulding Decorative moulding is one of the most eye-catching ways to upgrade a room. You’re probably accustomed to seeing standard baseboard moulding installed where your floor meets the wall. But, there are many other types. For
Demand Outpaces Supply
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How Long Will Your Home Appliances Last?
How Long Will Your Home Appliances Last? If you’re paying a lot of money for a new washing machine, wouldn’t it be nice to know how long will your home appliances last? There is, of course, no exact formula for
REBGV Real Estate Market Stats February 2017
Low supply continues to limit Metro Vancouver home buyers March 2, 2017 Reluctance amongst Metro Vancouver* home sellers is impacting sale and price activity throughout the region’s housing market. Residential home sales in the region totalled 2,425 in
Important Things to Fix Up before Selling Your Home
Important Things to Fix Up before Selling Your Home When you’re preparing your home for sale, it’s not unusual to need to fix up a few things around the property. After all, you want your home to look its best
Making an Offer in a Competitive Market
Making an Offer in a Competitive Market Imagine finding a home you love, making an offer, and then finding out there are other competing offers on the table. Ouch. If you’re looking for a property in a competitive market, it
Your Exit Plan in Case of a Fire
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