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• House hunting: A buyer's guide House hunting: A buyer's guide

  House hunting: A buyer's guide
  
  

  With all the doom and gloom we've been hearing lately about the softening real estate market, one important fact is being overlooked: it's a great time to buy . housing prices in many canadian cities are flat or actually lower than they were this time last year, houses are staying on the...

  

  Published:

  2008-08-22 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Martha Uniacke Breen

  Updated:

  2008-08-22 00:00:00

• Top 10 homebuyer turn-offs Top 10 homebuyer turn-offs

  Top 10 homebuyer turn-offs
  
  

  There is a growing inventory of houses on the canadian market, and buyers are much choosier than ever before. if you're planning to sell , it's important that you put your very best foot forward, if you want to sell quickly and at a decent price. toronto real estate agent matt dawson of...

  

  Published:

  2008-08-22 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Martha Uniacke Breen

  Updated:

  2008-08-22 00:00:00

• 25 insider condo buying tips 25 insider condo buying tips

  25 insider condo buying tips
  
  

  Condo sales are at an all-time high. in cities like toronto and vancouver, people are rediscovering the joys of living downtown again, along with the low-maintenance, easy lifestyle that goes with havng your very own castle in the clouds. and with housing real estate prices at truly stratospheric...

  

  Published:

  2008-08-18 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Martha Uniacke Breen

  Updated:

  2008-08-18 00:00:00

• 10 tips to resell your house 10 tips to resell your house

  10 tips to resell your house
  
  

  Is selling your house, loft or condo on your to-do list this year? even in a softening real estate market, there are ways you can turn your property into a can’t-pass-up opportunity to buyers. here are our top tips for getting your home resale-ready – as well as some pitfalls to avoid....

  

  Published:

  2008-08-04 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Yuki Hayashi

  Updated:

  2008-08-04 00:00:00

• Your first new home Your first new home

  Your first new home
  
  

  When i moved into my first house many years ago, the contractor asked me two routine questions: "what colour do you want to paint your walls?" and "where in the kitchen do you want the electrical outlets?" i was stumped. eventually, i found my voice and proceeded to give misguided and...

  

  Published:

  2008-07-23 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Rachel Rafelman

  Updated:

  2008-07-23 00:00:00

• Home staging made easy Home staging made easy

  Home staging made easy
  
  

  Nowadays, if you want to sell your house quickly and for top dollar, a coat of paint and a good cleaning aren’t enough. to inspire the all-important fantasy element that makes a buyer want to live there, you’ve got to romance it a little -- and that’s where home staging comes in. for...

  

  Published:

  2008-05-27 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Martha Uniacke Breen

  Updated:

  2008-05-27 00:00:00

• Home insurance FAQs Home insurance FAQs

  Home insurance FAQs
  
  

  Ah, the fun-filled world of damage insurance, with all of its amendments and exclusions – not to mention the fine print and confusing lingo. here are a few questions and answers to help you find your way. is it cheaper to purchase car and home insurance from the same insurer? overall,...

  

  Published:

  2008-03-09 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Jean-François Barbe

  Updated:

  2008-03-09 00:00:00

• Top 10 tips for downsizing Top 10 tips for downsizing

  Top 10 tips for downsizing
  
  

  Whether you're an empty nester moving from a house into a condo , or a renter trading in a two-bedroom for a studio, you'll have to say sayonara to some of your stuff. stressed out by the prospect? don't be. sarah moyse and jennie davidson, toronto-based moving planners and owners of wren...

  

  Published:

  2005-08-29 00:00:00

  Author(s):

  Helen Racanelli

  Updated:

  2005-08-29 00:00:00

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