Buyers' Guide
Information for Buyers
Home Shopping and the Four-Legged Stool
What kind of stool is most likely to keep you from toppling over when you sit on it? Of course, two-legged stools won’t even stand on their own. Three-legged stools are okay, but still unstable. Four-legged stools are rock solid. What does this have to do with...
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Moisture on Windows
You’re standing by your window admiring the view. Then you notice it. Moisture has built up around the edges of the glass. Should you worry? It all depends on the reason for the build up. Assuming you have traditional double-pane glass in your windows, there are a few...
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Should You Worry About Market Fluctuations?
You turn on the television and watch a news story about housing prices going down. Then you read an article about the housing market on the upswing again. It’s a little like being on a roller-coaster ride! Unfortunately, the ride isn’t much fun if you’re thinking of...
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Finding the Perfect “Kid-Friendly” Neighbourhood
Fast forward a few years and imagine that your kids have grown up. They’ve come back to the “old neighbourhood” to reminisce. What will they remember? The playground where they hung out with their friends? The quiet cul-de-sac where they learned to ride their bikes?...
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Will Your Furniture Fit?
When shopping for a new house or condo, most buyers consider factors such as neighbourhood, proximity to schools, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, size of the kitchen, and more. These are, of course, all important considerations. But, there’s one question that few...
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Are You Ready to Buy Up?
No matter how much you love your current home, you may still be dreaming of the day you can buy up into a better home in a better neighbourhood. Is that day today or a few years down the road? Here’s a quick way to make that assessment. First, make a list of all the...
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