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Going back to school holds a special place in our hearts and marks a time of year filled with excitement and new beginnings.  We are pleased to offer the chance to win a backpack “loaded” with all the back to school essentials just in time for the bells to ring.  Please enter the parent or guardians name followed by the child’s name.  Chances of winning are dependent upon the number of entrie ...

Please visit these 3 great yard sales happening arund the region this weekend. 41 Barden Cres, Ajax106 Gartshore Dr, Whitby25 Garnett Dr, Ajax 

5 Tips Before Selling Your Home.  1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.   2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as ...

Ottawa's Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel for sale Ottawa's Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel, worth an estimated $125 million, is up for sale. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is being sold by Ivanhoé Cambridge. The posh hotel is worth $125 million, according to a U.S.-based investing information website. By: Kamila Hinkson News reporter, Published on Fri Jul 1 ...

Buying a house: Why the numbers 4, 13 and 8 matter Numbers mean different things in some cultures. The wrong one can lower a home’s value by up to $35,000.   It's just a house number, but will someone be upset by it? By: Mark Weisleder Real Estate, Special to the Star, Published on Sun Jul 14 2013 Growing up, I quickly noticed that the house number ...

Summer is a great time to buy a house! There is a wide range of selection to choose from, other buyers are away on vacation so less competition and with quick closings you can still move in before school starts.  Give us a call if you are considering a move 905-426-7515.image source: http://rellacafa.com/its-been-a-busy-break/

Vermiculite is a type of insulation material that was installed in Canadian homes from as far back as the 1920's until around 1990. It is odourless, extremely fire-resistant, lightweight, easy to install and has excellent insulation properties. In fact, it was included as one of the recommended materials in the very successful CHIP (Canadian Home Insulation Program) between 1977 to around 198 ...