You’ve fallen in love with the character of an older home, but you’ve noticed a problem. The floors are not level. While you expect some settling over time, how concerned should you be when you see sloping or otherwise trip-hazardous floors? That depends on what’s causing […]
Alexandra Carlin – Salesperson at Royal LePage Signature Realty
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Young homebuyers are having a rough time compared to their Boomer parents when they were first-time homebuyers. Today’s buyers have more student debt, slower wage growth and are building wealth later in life than their parents did at the same […]
How do you know it’s time to replace the windows in your older home? According to BobVila.com, some signs are obvious – hot and cold air leaks; condensation; warped, rotting or damaged frames; difficulty opening and closing; cracks or breakage; mold growth; noise pollution from outdoors; and high […]
“Bringing the outdoors in” is all about enhancing your best views indoors and outside. All you have to do is imagine that your garden, back yard, and the views beyond are part of your interior, minus the walls and doors, of course. Bigger, better […]
The rich patina of wood floors adds beauty and elegance to any home. Older homes were once routinely constructed with hardwood floors but that practice was abandoned in the 1950s, when new technologies made wall-to-wall carpeting available. Builders were able to build […]
Plenty of sellers have visited online home valuation sites only to be shocked at the published value of their homes. Most sellers are pleased when the values appear higher than they expected, but many online valuations come in far lower. So, should […]
Consumers who make late credit payments have no idea how badly their credit scores can be affected or how long it takes to repair the damage. According to Nerdwallet.com, a late payment of 30 days or more can knock as many […]
The way Canadians use their homes has changed since the advent of the pandemic and has encouraged interior design trends for 2022. These ideas are so smart, they’re likely to stick around even after the pandemic is over. Smart furniture […]
When you go shopping for homes this month, remember that it’s easy to fall in love and before you know it, you’re moving into a home that’s too expensive, too big, or too far from your job, family and friends. Oh, that won’t happen […]
As a world traveler, you may revisit a country area again and again for its beauty, culture, people or lifestyle and decide you’d like to buy a second residence there. For your first step, The Philadelphia Inquirer recommends hiring a property lawyer […]
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