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Focal PointCreate interest or a focal point in every room. Incorporate one surprising design element that pops with color and draws the eye.
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on March 1, 2012
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Ontario Real Estate Association talks about HST and the resale homehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWWS3hrpVOU&feature=youtu.be
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on February 1, 2012
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Today's Household tipChange the look and feel of your home throughout the entire year. Add decor pieces that echo the season or the holiday.
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on January 3, 2012
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Household tip #1Want to keep a fresh smell in your home...place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks. Try this in the linen closet with towels and sheets too!
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on January 2, 2012
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Do you have pets?Do you have pets and need to freshen up your carpets? Sprinkle a light film of baking soda on your carpet and let sit for about 1 hour. This allows the baking soda to absorb the odour. Then vacuum up the baking soda and enjoy the fresh scent!.
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on December 1, 2011
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Helping you find your home
Savvy buyers know that working with a REALTOR (R) is not only the smartest way to be searching for a house, but the least expensive! REALTOR (R) services are free for buyers because Sellers are responsible for paying commissions. As a real estate sales representative we are privy to certain market information such as sold prices, ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on November 4, 2011
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Savvy Buyers have signed a buyer agency!Did you know all realtors work on behalf of the seller of a home and not the buyer?
By law, all realtors—even the one showing the home, listening to your housing dreams and your financial details—work in the best interest of the seller. That is, unless a savvy home buyer signs a Buyer Representation Agreement with a realtor who will work exclusively on their behalf during a home purchase. ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on September 29, 2011
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Get the Home you want!....Just what is it you want?
Get The Home YOU Want!
Just What Is It You Want?
When building or buying a home, it helps to decide just exactly what you NEED and what you WANT. Once you have a price in mind, THEN start looking. If you do it the other way around, you’ll fall in love with a home that you can’t afford and none in your price range will ever measure up to it.
Location, ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on August 29, 2011
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First ImpressionInstantly increase the curb appeal of your home simply by staining or painting your front door, replacing faded house numbers and getting a new welcome mat.
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on July 6, 2011
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inspirational quoteAlways be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~Judy Garland
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on July 5, 2011
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Steps To Success And HappinessSuccess and happiness depend as much on your attitude as on your resources and advantages. To develop the right mindset, keep these precepts front and center:
Control. Ultimately the only control you have in life is over yourself: your thoughts, actions, responses, and behaviors. Don’t obsess over what you can’t control; concentrate on what you can.
Results. It’s easy ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on May 21, 2011
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Spring cleaning guide tips to freshen your house top to bottomhttp://www.chatelaine.com/en/article/26090--spring-cleaning-guide-tips-to-freshen-your-house-top-to-bottom
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on April 19, 2011
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Getting your home ready to sell!When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept.
Today’s homebuyers lead busy lives and may not be interested in taking on major repairs or improvements upon moving in. You need ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on February 28, 2011
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Selling your home in the winter!In Canada selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge. Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the market longer than expected.
However, there are a few things you can do to enhance “curb appeal.” Which will make buyers take notice. For example, fill urns or pots with branches and pine boughs ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on January 27, 2011
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Earn Bonus Air Mileshttp://www.century21.ca/AIR_MILES/Bonus_Offers
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on January 26, 2011
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Shopping for a holiday tree?
Shopping for a holiday tree?
Under ideal conditions, a fresh cut tree can last up to two weeks in your home. Follow these tips for choosing and maintaining a fresh holiday tree:
Buy from a reputable tree seller.
Inspect fresh trees by lightly shaking them or pulling on the needles. A fresh tree should hold its needles and show no signs of browning.
Make a fresh cut in the bottom of your ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on December 2, 2010
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Back Off, Old Man Winter!
Back Off, Old Man Winter
Winter is stomping its way across the country and will soon be on your doorstep!
Here are some tips to "winter-proofing" your home - or, at least, ways to keep the season from doing serious damage.
Furnace Inspection
Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace.
Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.
Consider turning on your furnace ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on November 30, 2010
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First Impression!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE HARD TO BREAK
Most home buyers form an opinion about your home within seconds
of seeing it for the first time. They will probably spend less than 15 minutes
touring your house, and they are going to see many other houses with
similar features and amenities. Remember, you have one chance for a first
impression so make your home the one the buyers remember by giving ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on November 17, 2010
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future of North Bay...you tube videohttp://www.youtube.com/c21bluesky#p/a/u/1/PovG9_lntFI
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on October 16, 2010
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Getting your House in Tip-Top Shape to SellGetting Your House in Tip-Top Shape to Sell
With the fall selling season now here, what can sellers do to maximize the chances of selling their home? Hiring a qualified real estate agent and setting the right listing price are the first steps to selling your home quickly. But there are other things you can do to help differentiate your home from the competition and attract potential buyers.
Curb ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on September 10, 2010
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Moving to North Bay with your children...Which school do they attend?This is a very informative website in determining the school your child will attend. Will your child be bused?
Visit the website and find out..... https://geoquery.npssts.ca/Default.aspx
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on August 12, 2010
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How to stay Cool while saving energy costs, the green way!Here are ten tips for maintaining a comfortable home without relying on the air conditioner this summer.
Heat rises so make sure your roof is well-ventilated. Installing a temperature controlled attic fan that switches on when the mercury rises helps.
We tend to think of insulation as a must for winter, but proper insulation also guards against the heat of the day in summer. Ensure ...
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on August 4, 2010
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Collect Air Miles with Century 21!With Century 21 you can earn Air Miles reward miles when you buy or sell your home .
Visit http://www.century21.ca/AIR_MILES for more details.
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on July 31, 2010
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Update your Kitchen and More!When renovating why not go green...using stainless steel is the green way !
http://www.ridalco.com/
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on July 15, 2010
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Poisonous Plants for your pets.
This link will take you to an informative video concerning poisonous plants for your pets.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/17-common-poisonous-plants.html
Posted by Carole Hunnisett
on May 3, 2010
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