Whitby Home Stager discusses 10 Home Improvements that are at the top of buyer’s lists! - 04/25/10 09:17 PM

Via Kimberley Pacholko CCSP (White Swan Properties ):
10 Home Improvements that are at the top of buyer's lists both here in Whitby and abroad are:

1. Up-Dated Kitchens:
The kitchen up-grade that is best for you will depend upon the price range of your home, its architectural style, and your home's target market. But with all that said there are certain trends you can embrace to appeal to the majority of buyers out there.
I.   Slab Countertops: Granite is the top pick with buyers today. It is not only gorgeous to look at but it is also hard, nonporous and easy to care … (2 comments)

Is It Better to Buy a New or an Older Home? - 04/25/10 07:46 AM
   
Is It Better to Buy a New or an Older Home? New homes tend to cost more than older homes, but the sticker price doesn't tell the whole story. For instance, the price of a new home usually doesn't include window coverings or landscaping, and the flashy upgrades that caught your attention in the model home cost extra. However, new homes are built to current building code requirements, they're energy efficient, and they're free of the deferred maintenance that can result after years of use and neglect.
A well-built new home should be relatively maintenance-free for the first ten … (8 comments)

Selling Your Home: Where to Begin? - 04/24/10 05:45 AM
Selling Your Home: Where to Begin?
First Impressions Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again. A spruced up house makes a great first impression on potential buyers. An attractive property grabs their attention and makes them excited about finding a house that looks and feels well-cared for. Because buyers know they'll encounter fewer problems if they buy it, your house becomes more appealing and stands out … (4 comments)

Moving with Plants and Pets - 04/23/10 03:59 PM

Moving With Pets
Making your pets comfortable in your new home. You may not know this, but dogs and cats can encounter many of the same problems people have, in moving into a new home.They must become used to a new house, neighborhood, unfamiliar sounds and strange postal carriers. They may need to get used to different water, that does not agree with them, and even colder or warmer climates. But with a little help from a friend, your pet will soon settle down and enjoy their new surroundings!Although it may seem cruel, it is advisable to keep your pets confined for … (4 comments)

Putting the spotlight on CFL bulbs - 04/23/10 09:14 AM
Putting the spotlight on CFL bulbs
It is generally known that compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are more energy efficient and are therefore better for the environment and can lower electricity costs. But before you say “Let there be energy-efficient light” in your home, you may have some further questions.

Here are answers to some common questions about CFLs.
Are CFLs safe?According to a recent report from Natural Resources Canada, CFLs do not pose a health hazard to the general population. That said, ensure you are careful when disposing of a broken CFL bulb.
Who is using CFLs?Many Canadians are using … (3 comments)

Just how big is Social Media / Web 2.0 ??? - 04/23/10 08:45 AM
Just how big is Social Media / Web 2.0 ???I think, to say how big it is, would be to say there is a limit to it - and after visiting the below sites, you tell me, is there a limit?Wikipedia - The term "Web 2.0" (2004-present)is commonly associated with web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design,[1] and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Examples of Web 2.0 include web-based communities, hosted services, web applications, social-networking sites, video-sharing sites, wikis, blogs, mashups, and folksonomies. A Web 2.0 site allows its users to interact with other users or to … (1 comments)

MAC Users Rejoice! MLS is accessible on your Mac - 04/22/10 05:45 PM
MAC Users Rejoice! MLS is accessible on your Mac
I'll keep this short and sweet. Get right to the point. Won't go on and on about how many things I tried until I finally gave in and purchased the Sony VAIO I'm typing this on. Searched the web for weeks on end. Yadda, yadda, yadda...
Anyway, I was speaking with my website developer yesterday. Mentioned how I'm lost without my Mac, but, because of MLS...what can ya do? So he say, quite nonchalantly, "did you try Opera? I hear that works." Yes, sure I did. I must have. I tried EVERYTHING.
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Is there an alternative to selling your home on MLS? Absolutely! Several in fact. - 04/22/10 05:29 PM
Is there an alternative to selling your home on MLS? Absolutely! Several in fact.I spoke with a homeowner recently who was interested in a lower commission structure, but still wanted top dollar for his home. Does this sound familiar?Initially, my instincts told me this was wrong. Not impossible, but fairly difficult at best. This because the commission rate he suggested meant an MLS listing was out, and an "exclusive" listing was in... told him I'd have to think about how I could do this for him effectively.So I began thinking about how I would go about selling a home without the … (8 comments)

Using Twitter For Your Business: Getting Followers - 04/21/10 11:51 AM
 
A great post about Twitter. And in keeping with the Twitter experience, I just had to retweet   reblog this.
 
Via Cinda Rose - The West Valley Home Team (The West Valley Home Team at Welcome Home Realty):
Twitter is a lot like Active Rain and other blogging communities in the fact that it becomes more beneficial and useful to you when you give value to others through your posts. One great way to get started on Twitter and to establish a strong following is to put some value into your tweets, just like you do your blogs. And … (2 comments)

Is anybody happier because you passed their way? - 04/20/10 12:53 PM
I'm not sure what the title of this poem is, and I  don't know the author. I do know a poem isn't something I thought I'd be posting to a real estate blog, and I suppose this isn't really the place. Then again, what walk of life wouldn't this apply to?
This was shared with me by a friend several years ago. Reading it now and then keeps me grounded in a way. So, if you've seen it before or not, please enjoy, and if you know who the author is please let me know.
Thanks
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Is anybody happierbecause you passed … (3 comments)

Benefit from a reverse mortgage during retirement - 04/19/10 02:48 PM
Benefit from a reverse mortgage during retirementWith the housing market rebounding, many Canadians aged 60 and older are living in homes that are mortgage-free and ready to fetch top dollar. Still, while many aren't interested in selling just yet, some seniors don't have sufficient income to do the things they want, despite years of saving.A CHIP Home Income Plan from HomEquity Bank is a simple and sensible financial solution for any senior aged 60 and over regardless of income, credit history or medical status. Also known as a reverse mortgage, it offers homeowners up to 40 per cent of the value … (0 comments)

Selling Your Home: 5 Ways to Maximize The Return on your investment - 04/15/10 10:45 AM
Selling Your Home: 5 Ways to Maximize The Return on your investment
You've outgrown your home and are ready to move. The big question is where to spend your money so you get the maximum profit from your home with the minimum investment.
1. De-clutter. Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Simply removing a couple of items will make the rooms look bigger and be more enticing to buyers.  
2. Clean. A clean house is a welcoming house. Make certain everything sparkles from mirrors to floors. Don't forget to clean out closets and kitchen cabinets.
3. Update the Kitchen. … (0 comments)

Earth Day: Canada Celebrates 20 Years of Going Green - 04/13/10 09:49 PM
Earth Day: Canada Celebrates 20 Years of Going GreenTwenty years ago, Canada joined 141 other nations to celebrate the first International Earth Day.  That year also marked the creation of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. In the past 20 years, both have grown like a weed. Earth Day has become Earth Week, as more than one billion people from 170 countries – including six million Canadians – take part in celebrations.
“Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we've provided funding to more than 18,000 grassroots environment and wildlife projects across the country over the past 20 years,” says … (2 comments)

Mobile Giving Comes to Canada - 04/13/10 08:57 PM
by Lauren Kerr
The Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), in collaboration with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), has launched the first mobile giving platform for Canadian wireless operators to bring mobile philanthropy to Canada.
Having generated significant contributions in donations for its registered charities in the United States, the MGF has partnered with Canadian wireless carriers to create awareness around mobile giving and make charitable donating simple and convenient for consumers throughout Canada. The MGF partners directly with carriers to create a “mobile giving channel,” whereby consumers can text a keyword that corresponds to a specific registered charity or charitable … (4 comments)

Facing up to colour: Benjamin Moore Paints introduces iPhone App - 04/13/10 08:18 PM
Facing up to colour: Benjamin Moore Paints introduces iPhone AppWhile there are no hard and fast rules on how to select interior paint colours, there are some fundamental steps that can help novice and seasoned homeowners alike. There also are so many useful resources to tap into—from magazines and books to online services. Sometimes, too, it's just a matter of practicality, and answers are staring you in the face—maybe not quite as plain as your nose, but possibly as obvious as the shirt on your back. “The quest for finding the right colour can be unending,” said Sharon Grech, colour expert for … (7 comments)

Make your kitchen fabulous in a multi-generational home - 04/13/10 07:58 PM
Make your kitchen fabulous in a multi-generational homeFamilies living in multi-generational homes often face the task of ensuring the kitchen is safe and accessible for all members of the family, but complete renovations are not always possible.  Making small changes is easy and can be very effective.  Here are some practical tips for updating the kitchen to make it functional for all ages:•    Knob-style hardware on kitchen doors can be small and difficult to grasp.  Consider replacing them with handles that can make gripping easier for those with arthritis or limited dexterity in their hands.•    Reduce the amount of heavy lifting … (3 comments)

Whitby, Ontario Homes For Sale — New Listings for Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 04/13/10 08:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario Homes For Sale Ashburn, Columbus, Brooklin, Whitby New listings for Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Contact Bob Rodkin to arrange a private tour of any MLS listed property. This does not obligate you in anyway to buy or sell a home.
To view full feature sheets on any of these properties please e-mail the MLS# to BobRodkin@DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca Contact Bob Rodkin to arrange a private tour of any MLS listed property. This does not obligate you in anyway to buy or sell a home. … (0 comments)

Durham Region Condos For Sale — New Listings for Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04/12/10 08:08 AM
Durham Region Condos For SaleNew Listings for Monday, April 12, 2010Search for other homes at DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Oshawa, Ontario Homes For Sale -- New listings for Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04/12/10 07:56 AM
Oshawa, Ontario Homes For Sale!New MLS listings for Monday, April 12, 2010Contact me today to view any MLS Listed Property!
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Whitby and Brooklin Homes For Sale -- New listings for Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04/12/10 07:52 AM
Whitby and Brooklin Homes For Sale!New MLS listings for Monday, April 12, 2010Contact me today to view any MLS Listed Property!
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04/12/10 07:45 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region!Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, BowmanvilleNew MLS listings for Monday, April 12, 2010Contact me today to view any MLS Listed Property!
New Listings for Ajax
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Durham Region Condos For Sale — New Listings for Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 04/11/10 09:26 AM
Durham Region Condos For SaleOshawa, Pickering, WhitbyNew Listings for Sunday, April 11, 2010Looking for the ideal home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Oshawa, Ontario Homes For Sale -- New listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 04/10/10 09:35 AM
Oshawa, Ontario Homes For SaleNew listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010
New Listings for Oshawa
Looking for the ideal home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Whitby Homes For Sale — New Listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 04/10/10 09:21 AM
Whitby Homes For SaleNew Listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010Looking for the ideal home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Durham Region Condos For Sale — New Listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 04/10/10 09:12 AM
Durham Region Condos For SaleAjax, Oshawa, Pickering, WhitbyNew Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010Looking for the ideal home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 04/10/10 08:57 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region!Pickering, Claremont, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Courtice, Clarington, BowmanvilleNew MLS listings for Saturday, April 10, 2010Looking for the ideal home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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ActiveRain VS Linked IN: AR is great for connecting (and numerous other advantages), but Linked IN has its merits also... - 04/09/10 09:21 PM
ActiveRain VS Linked IN: AR is great for connecting (and numerous other advantages), but Linked IN has its merits also...
I feel ActiveRain is excellent to connect with Realtors and those related to the profession of real estate. In fact, there probably is no better place. Then, of course, there's the blogging, the educational aspect, etc..., etc..., etc...
However, Linked IN, as I seem to be discovering over and over lately, is also an excellent place to connect. With realtors as well, of course, but more importantly with other business oriented professionals. I find having input from people on the outside … (5 comments)

Oshawa Homes For Sale — New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 - 04/09/10 06:08 AM
Oshawa Homes For Sale New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010
For information on these, or any MLS listed property, please contact me today. Looking for the ideal family home? Start your search here http://DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca … (0 comments)

Whitby Homes For Sale — New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 - 04/09/10 06:02 AM
Whitby Homes For Sale New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 For more information on these, or any MLS listed property, please contact me today at BobRodkin@DurhamRegionHomeSearch.ca
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 - 04/09/10 05:51 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region Brooklin, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Clarington, Courtice, New MLS listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 Looking for the perfect home for your family? I can help. Please contact me today!
New Listings for Ajax
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Durham Region Condos For Sale — New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010 - 04/09/10 05:35 AM
Durham Region Condos For Sale Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby New Listings for Friday, April 9, 2010Looking for the perfect home for your family? I can help. Please contact me today!
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Whitby Homes For Sale — New Listings for Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 04/08/10 07:20 PM
Whitby Homes For Sale New Listings for Thursday, April 8, 2010 Looking for the perfect home for your family? I can help. Please contact me today!
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Homes for Sale in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New listings for Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 04/08/10 06:27 AM
Homes for Sale in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Courtice, Clarington, Bowmanville New listings for Thursday, April 8, 2010Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
New Listings for Ajax
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Homes for Sale in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New listings for Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 04/07/10 08:07 AM
Homes for Sale in Pickering, Ajax, Brooklin, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Orono, Claringtion, BowmanvilleNew listings for Wednesday, April 7, 2010Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
New Listings for Ajax
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 04/06/10 05:16 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Ashburn, Oshawa, Courtice, Clarington, Orono, Bowmanville New MLS listings for Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
New Listings for Ajax
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Monday, April 5, 2010 - 04/05/10 08:58 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region!Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, BowmanvilleNew MLS listings for Monday, April 5, 2010Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Sunday, April 4, 2010 - 04/04/10 08:52 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Claremont, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Clarington, Orono New MLS listings for Sunday, April 4, 2010 Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
New Listings for Ajax
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and more! New MLS listings for Saturday, April 3, 2010 - 04/03/10 07:15 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa New MLS listings for Saturday, April 3, 2010 Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region!
New Listings for Ajax
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Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Courtice and more! New MLS listings for Friday, April 2, 2010 - 04/02/10 07:26 AM
Homes For Sale in Durham Region! Ajax, Pickering, Whitevale, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Orono New MLS listings for Friday, April 2, 2010 Contact me to arrange a private tour of any property listed for sale on MLS in the GTA or Durham Region! New Listings for Ajax … (0 comments)

 
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