What makes a great Tenant? One that keeps the house / condo clean, pays the rent on time, and lets you know if there any problems.
In turn, you put good quality amenities in the house/condo, treat them with respect, and maybe give them a Christmas gift. Read more...(253 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)
Happy New Year ! Welcome to 2012. We think this will be a good year for Edmonton, St. Albert, and area real estate. Read more...(254 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)
Happy New Year ! Welcome to 2012. We think this will be a good year for Edmonton, St. Albert, and area real estate. Read more...(255 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)
Here are some things that may need your attention or the help of a reputable contractor:
1. Doorways. Inspect all your entry systems closely. Look for sagging screens, cracked glass, squeaks, and aging or broken aluminum parts. Consider giving your doors a fresh coat of paint.
2. Roof. Check for missing shingles and have replacements installed where necessary. Also inspect the gutters. Remove any leaves and other debris that may have accumulated.
3. Walls. Look for nail pops, holes and dents. Patch and paint where necessary.
4. Carpets. Clean carpets are a must. Spend the time or money to have them cleaned. If they are worn or damaged, replace where necessary.
5. Faucets. Inspect all faucets, including those in the laundry room and other areas. Do you have one that drips? If so, repair or replace it.
6. Cabinets. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets get scratched and worn in spots over the years. There are many great scratch repair products on the market that can make cabinetry look almost new.
7. Decks and gates. Any loose boards? Rickety stairs? Sagging gates that you have to lift in order for the latch to close? Buyers will notice. Get them fixed.
The good news about these types of repairs is that they are relatively inexpensive, yet make your home show significantly better.
Want more ideas for selling your home faster and for the best price? Call us today!
This is the Remembrance Day edition of Ben’s Foreclosure Fridays. We remember all the WW1, WW2, Korea veterans, and other men and women that kept us free.
If you are like most Canadians, you are concerned about the safety of your home and your community. One particular type of crime that worries Canadians is breaking and entering or burglary. Recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime. Read more...(2136 words, 6 images, estimated 8:33 mins reading time)
If you are like most Canadians, you are concerned about the safety of your home and your community. One particular type of crime that worries Canadians is breaking and entering or burglary. Recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime. Read more...(2261 words, 11 images, estimated 9:03 mins reading time)
If you are like most Canadians, you are concerned about the safety of your home and your community. One particular type of crime that worries Canadians is breaking and entering, or burglary. Recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime. Read more...(1817 words, 5 images, estimated 7:16 mins reading time)
is a national sustainable housing demonstration initiative, created and led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), that strives to balance our housing needs with those of our natural environment. The EQuilibrium™ Housing Initiative brings the private and public sectors together to build and showcase the next generation of sustainable housing in Canada. Through a national design competition, CMHC has engaged leading builder-led teams to design, construct and demonstrate some of the most sustainable market housing ever seen in Canada. Once built, all EQuilibrium™ homes will be open to the public for a minimum of six months and, when sold and occupied, the homes will be monitored for performance. Read more...(1459 words, 1 image, estimated 5:50 mins reading time)
Thermostats control heating and cooling appliances in houses. A setback thermostat gives the user the option of changing the temperature setting automatically at night and also during the work day when the occupants have left the house. A setback thermostat can help reduce overall household energy consumption. Read more...(1470 words, estimated 5:53 mins reading time)
A garden suite — sometimes called a granny flat — is a self-contained dwelling without a basement. It is installed in the rear or side yard of a lot with an existing, permanent, single-family house. Read more...(1507 words, 2 images, estimated 6:02 mins reading time)
Universal design is a concept designed to accommodate the functional needs of everyone: children, adults and seniors with or without activity limitations or disabilities.
One of the goals of universal design is to maximize the usability of environments. Everyone appreciates having a well-designed bathroom that is safe, spacious, relaxing and easy to use. Read more...(5525 words, 15 images, estimated 22:06 mins reading time)
