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A good number of homeowners make the decision to sell their homes without the use of a real estate agent.  If you are someone in this position, what important steps should you take to make sure you do it successfully?Before you take on the task of selling your own...

​If you are selling your home you will, no doubt, want the sale to go as smoothly as possible.  This can involve a lot of work if you want to get the right price for your property.  Having a pre-listing home inspection is one of the ways you can ensure a smooth sale,...

​Bathrooms, as we know, are warm, humid environments.  Because of this, it is important that they have a good system of ventilation which is designed to extract moisture and even odors out of the home.   This usually takes the form of a fan in the ceiling connected to...

​When performing home inspections, we get to see all types of exterior cladding.  An option that is very popular is vinyl siding.  But, does this type of siding work for all homes? What are the pros of using vinyl siding and what are the cons?  Let’s consider: There...

An at home gym can be the ideal way to stay fit as it eliminates the need to go all the way to a commercial gym, however, while commercial gyms have strict rules in place to keep everyone using their equipment safe, how safe is our at home gym?  Sadly, thousands of...

​When it comes to having an inspection performed on a brand-new home, many people wonder if it is actually necessary and not just a needless expense, after all, it has not had time to deteriorate or need things replacing.  But, is finding areas of wear and tear the...

​We are often told about the importance of regularly checking the batteries on our smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, after all, these small devices could save our lives in a fire.  With that in mind, lets look at some other important factors to think about with...

Window bars are a common sight in some areas and can add peace of mind to some homeowners, but are they advantageous when selling a home?  While window bars give the idea of security and safety, are they always the safest option? Window bars are almost always...

​If you have a staircase in your home, its unlikely you give much thought to how much you use it but, a great deal of household accidents occur either on or around the staircase.  This is especially true for those in the household who are more vulnerable such as...

​Anyone who has or is currently going through the process of selling their home knows what a stressful thing it can be.  Perhaps you have a long list of things to do to the property to have it in good shape to sell.    You will be, no doubt, aware that a prospective...