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Buying Your First Home

December 9, 2012
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Knowledge is said to open doors. This is literally true when it comes to buying a home. To become a first-time homebuyer, you need to know where and how to begin the homebuying process.

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Why You Need a Home Inspection

August 21, 2012
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Why You Need A Home Inspection by Roger Frost A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections.   The inspector...

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Title Insurance

July 10, 2012
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Title insurance comes in two typical forms: Owner's title insurance and lender's title insurance. Owner's title insurance is issued for a one-time fee, when the property is purchased. Owner's title insurance lasts as long as you or your heirs have ownership in the property. The reasoning behind the purchase of owner's title insurance is...

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How To Make Your Kitchen Look New Again

July 5, 2012
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Because the kitchen is a central room in the house, it often plays an important role in defining the style of the ground floors in a house. The most common gathering place is usually the kitchen as people naturally gravitate towards the room with the food. You want to make sure your kitchen is...

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Purchasing Commercial Or Residential Property In Australia

July 5, 2012
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Australia, along with Canada seems to have weathered then economic downturn fairly well. Thanks to stricter lending rules and more land available to build new homes, Australia failed to see the 'boom' which many other countries experienced in 2004 - 2006.

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Using Caution While Cleaning Your Gutters

July 4, 2012
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Maintaining and cleaning your gutters is a critical part of the exterior maintenance of your home. This is a job that you can do yourself provided you do it safely. Here are some safety tips you before starting the job.

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Find Mold In Your Home? Get A Mold Inspector For Peace Of Mind

June 28, 2012
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Chances are we'll all have to deal with a mold problem in our home at some point in our lives. Whether it's a small, easily containable spot under the sink or something that involves walls getting ripped out is left up to circumstance. When does it make sense to hire a mold inspector? Well,...

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How To Clean Hardwood Floors Without The Hassle

June 13, 2012
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Hardwood floors project that special glossy and bright look if you have it at home. Hardwood floors are also very easy to keep clean. To extend the life of your hardwood floors, you simply have to maintain it's cleanliness and keep it looking new. Below are some simple steps in maintaining the cleanliness of...

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Inside Secrets To Finding The Right Real Estate Agent

May 23, 2012
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2009 is anticipated to be the year when the property market bounces back. If you're getting ready to sell a home, you're in luck! The first step in selling your place is to find the right property agent.

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Vermiculite Insulation – Health Hazard ?

May 22, 2012
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Health and Safety Advisory: Vermiculite Insulation May Contain Asbestos When the Libby Mine in Montana began production of vermiculite ore in the 1920s, the mineral was becoming well known for its fire-resistant and insulation qualities. The Libby Mine supplied the majority of the world market with vermiculite-based insulation, and sold it in Canada as...

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  • Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ... - Mlive- flint
    Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ...Mlive- flintDAVISON TOWNSHIP, MI – Officials have temporarily suspended in-home inspections after homeowners said they are concerned they are violating their rights. Township board members said they need more time to review the property assessment process. […]
  • Entrepreneur brings home inspection business to Mississauga - Mississauga
    Entrepreneur brings home inspection business to MississaugaMississaugaMISSISSAUGA — A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections, a Nova Scotia-based company with nearly 120 branches across Canada, has arrived in Mississauga. The local franchise is being opened with entrepreneur Marty McIntyre at the helm. McIntyre says he ... […]
  • Ontario commits to more unannounced inspections of nursing homes - CTV News
    Ontario commits to more unannounced inspections of nursing homesCTV NewsOntario is planning to increase its scrutiny of long-term care homes, including ensuring that each facility receives at least one unannounced inspection per year. Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Monday that her ministry will also be ... […]
  • How a house sale repair clause led to a law suit - Toronto Star
    Toronto StarHow a house sale repair clause led to a law suitToronto StarMost home sale deals are conditional on the buyer being satisfied with an inspection. If the inspector finds problems that are big enough, the buyer usually wants them corrected in order to go through with the deal. As the following case shows, if you ... […]