Canadian tax implications of cross-border real estate shopping
It's hard to resist the temptation of an excellent bargain. With that being said, their are implications beyond the pricetag. A recent article in the Globe and Mail scratches the surface of what…
Home Maintenance – What’s wrong with that tree?
Structural defects occur in trees for a number of reasons, and even though a tree may be structurally compromised, it could live on for years. One example is a tree with a hollowed-out trunk. Since…
Getting your home ready to list
In a buyer’s market, the onus is on sellers to do everything possible to woo potential buyers and get a leg-up on the competition. Here we provide 10 stylish tips for increasing your curb appeal and…
Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!
Why a written contract makes sense... You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…
Will new mortgage rules trigger winter buying?
The new rules being introduced by the Canadian Real Estate Association could be just the incentive for young home-buyers to get off the fence, as indicated in today's Globe and Mail... The Canadian…
Indoor Air Quality
With Canadians spending more than 90% of their time indoors, much of it at home, the "healthiness" of their home is a serious issue. Poor indoor air can have a detrimental impact on people's…
Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Six formers forming, Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three…
Holiday Parody – On the 5th day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three French city planners,…
Living Away From the Living Room
The living room has slipped through the floorboards in some versions of the Canadian dream home. Preferring to entertain themselves and their guests in a multi-functional family room, many…
Realtors ratify deal to give consumers wider choice of (MLS) services
Globe and Mail Article by Steve Ladurantaye The Canadian Real Estate Association’s member boards have voted in favour of a deal that will open up the Multiple Listing Service and end a battle with…
House price or interest rate: Which is more important?
Two housing market shifts encourage potential homebuyers to call real estate agents: drops in housing prices and low interest rates. But deciding which factor is more important than the other can…
Celebrities Peter Fallico & Carson Arthur in Nanaimo for CHBA Home Show
Meet television celebrities Peter Fallico of HGTV's Home To Flip and and Carson Arthur of HGTV's Green Force at the CHBA Home and Renovation Show in Nanaimo on Saturday, September 25. Also in…
Following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter?
Are you following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter? Many people give me a blank stare when I ask this question, so I thought it would be a good time to share why we are using Twitter. Rest assured, we…
