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In Honor of Mother’s Day: The Mom Cave

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 [man-keyv] noun:  A dedicated area of a house, such as a basement, workshop, or garage, where a man can be alone or socialize with his friends. (http://mancavesite.org/) We often hear of killer man caves packed with multiple flat screen TV’s, a fully stocked mini fridge, comfy couches and privacy from woman and children. If dads [...]

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Slash Home Energy Costs This Summer

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Many first-time homeowners come up with a budget after buying a home to ease into the costs of utilities, maintenance and other property-related responsibilities. There are several ways that homeowners can keep their energy costs low and, in some cases, maintain their properties during the hot summer months. Take inventory Most homes lose energy through [...]

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Spring Cleaning Tips

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Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for homeowners. Time to get those leaves out of the garage that have been lingering since October and it’s a chance to get that “honey-do” list out of the way. The worst part about spring cleaning, besides having to do it, is that you just don’t know where to [...]

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Lawn & Garden Month: 5 Steps to a Lush, Almost Perfect Lawn

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Did you know that April is Lawn & Garden month? In honor of Lawn and Garden month, we will post tips through out the month of April to help you prepare your lawn and garden  for a beautiful spring. 5 Steps to a Lush, Almost Perfect Lawn Get the mowing height right for the right time of [...]

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GROWING FAMILY is nO. 1 lifestyle motivator for home buyers

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Coldwell Banker survey finds Sellers are more willing to make changes to increase buyer appeal; Buyers prefer updated kitchens & open floor plans to trendy media rooms  A recent survey of 700 Coldwell Banker Real Estate professionals across North America revealed home buyers are motivated by lifestyle needs, with growing families ranking as top motivator [...]

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Canada’s resale market to remain stable in 2012 & 2013: CMHC

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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the country’s national housing authority, recently released its Housing Outlook for Canada.  According to the CMHC forecast, Canadians can look forward to two more years of a stable real estate market.  Here are some highlights of the forecast for 2012 and 2013:    MLS® sales are expected to remain [...]

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Fighting Mold: The Homeowners’ Guide

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Understanding mold Mold can be harmful or helpful — depending on where it grows. Mold needs moisture to grow. Mold does not grow on dry materials. Mold growing inside a home can affect the occupants. Occupants can learn to recognize mold. Molds are microscopic fungi, a group of organisms which also includes mushrooms and yeasts. [...]

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Seven Simple Staging Secrets

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Seven Simple Staging Secrets When it comes to staging a home for sale, sellers should create a warm, inviting yet neutral atmosphere that will appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. The good news is that sellers don’t need to do a complete design overhaul to get a great result. Coldwell Banker Rhodes offers [...]

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The Value of a Home Inspection

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The Value of a Home Inspection Buying a home is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make, and you want to ensure you get the best value for your hard-earned dollar. That’s why more and more buyers today are turning to professional Home Inspections.  Prospective home buyers, especially first timers with less experience than [...]

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How to pay off your mortgage quickly

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How to pay off your mortgage quickly  Many financial planners will tell you that one of the best investment strategies you can adopt is to pay off your mortgage in the shortest time frame possible.  Here are a few tips to put your mortgage repayment schedule on the fast track, and with a minimum of [...]

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