Pricing Your Home in Windsor Essex “A well priced home is essential.” In many cases homes sell for a price which falls far short of the original asking price.   Listing a home at an unrealistically high level, is usually not a good idea if you are serious about a sale.  Many people only look at new listings and assume something must be wrong with a home if it has been listed for a long period of time. On average homes sell within...

Saving Energy in a Windsor Essex Home A large portion of that energy is wasted in the majority of Homes. If you use efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and, at the same time, help reduce air pollution. An energy efficiency plan for the whole house is key Keep in mind that  heating systems include not just a furnace, but the heat delivery system. A top of the line furnace in ineffective without a proper...

A recent case demonstrates the importance of carefully reading an insurance policy and ensuring that the insurance policy remains in force. Failing to do so cost Paul Wu and Wendy Wu dearly. Background The Wus purchased a house in Windsor, Ontario to serve as an investment for their future and to produce rental income. In 2002, they rented the house to a tenant. This tenancy was uneventful until the tenant began to date a certain man. At this...

By Dan Lanhardt – Scotia Bank Two often confused terms in the home buying process are a mortgage loan pre-qualification and a home loan pre-approval. Even some loan officers and real estate agents will use the terms incorrectly, so here’s what you really need to know about each one. Pre-Qualification A mortgage loan pre-qualification is simply an estimate of how much house you can afford and how much money a lender would be willing...

Homebuyers often have concerns about mould, but are their fears justified? Although thousands of types of mould exist, only a few are actually harmful to people. Toxic varieties, such as moulds from the genus Stachybotrys, can produce chemicals linked to various health problems including sinus infections, asthma and certain respiratory infections. However, mould must generally be present in large quantities to have a noticeable effect on most...

Do your homework when choosing a mover For some consumers, the most daunting aspect of the buying or selling process is the move itself. Moving is not only labour-intensive, but it can also unleash a range of emotions at a difficult time. If the catalyst for the move is a family death, divorce or other major lifestyle change, a bad moving experience can rub salt in the wound, aggravating an already challenging situation. Many resources are...

6 Tips to a Great Home Showings When it comes to showing your home to potential home buyers, you want to make sure that they are focused on the home’s potential to become theirs rather than constantly distracting them with outside issues. The following tips will help showings . Home Showing Tip  #1 Dont have Family and friends just hanging out When you decide to sell your home, you really do need to consider how you will show your home. It is...

Most of us can’t afford a home with massive rooms – not just because the square footage is costly, but also because it would cost an arm and a leg to keep that home heated and comfortable. There are, however, a vast array of tricks and methods that lend themselves to creating an illusion and will help you make a room feel bigger. That said, here are seven ways to make a room feel bigger: Ways to make a room feel bigger #1 Get Roman blinds...