D H's (hbodurham) Blog

If you are considering some landscaping, here is some great information about salvaged bricks and paving stones.Bricks are generally kilned fired at high heat so the process is energy intensive. There are a number of manufacturers who now offer recycled bricks & paving stones for sale. The majori...

In June 2008, new rules governing Canadian real estate transactions took effect. Buyers and sellers must disclose more personal information than they did in the past. This is intended to combat illicit financial activity and eliminate money laundering. Real estate agents are now required to acqui...

Again, I could not resist reblogging the lastest post from this staging company in Vancouver. You might get some ideas from the photos they took after they staged the home.When we got the call from a prominent Horse breeder that he was getting his farm ready to sell and that it had to be staged m...

I could not resist reblogging this post. This will give you an idea of what can be done to stage a home. Look at the detail in each picture. You might pick up some ideas to prepare your home for sale.With Home Staging becoming more and more main stream I am noticing that what sets good Home Stagi...

The popular Oshawa Ribfest is returning on September 5th, 6th and 7th. It is hosted by the Rotary Club of Oshawa. This is the 7th year for this event that draws thousands every year. The setting is at Lakeview Park on the shores of Lake Ontario. It is easy to find if you follow Simcoe Street Sout...

Remember the day that you drove into a gas station, pulled up to the pumps and an old guy came sauntering out? He was in a pair of coveralls and was wiping his hands on one of those cloths the mechanics use. He would walk up to you and say ‘good day, fill-er-up?' You would answer and he would the...

In some markets, multiple offers can show up whether you are buying or selling real estate. As a seller it is a pleasant experience, while buyers have a different set of emotions to deal with. Sellers love situations like this. They have 2 or more buyers interested in their home. It is not uncomm...

A question we get asked a lot is when is the best time to sell a home. Unfortunately there is really no correct answer. There are years where there is neither a spring or fall market. Sometimes the summer of even the winter is very active. In real estate there are generally 2 markets; spring and ...

You can keep current with Durham Region News. Whether you are a local resident or have visited the area, you have the opportunity to keep abreast of all news. If you are looking for what's going on in the Region, check the Durham News. The area consist of Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Claringt...

The internet is a teenager. In terms of years, it is in its early teens. Although it seems like it has been around for decades, it is still in its early years. The ‘information highway' has certainly changed the way we live. Online we can shop, book vacations and flights, sell stuff, watch movies...