Recent Blog Posts by Carole Hunnisett

Focal Point

Create interest or a focal point in every room.  Incorporate one surprising design element that pops with color and draws the eye.

Ontario Real Estate Association talks about HST and the resale home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWWS3hrpVOU&feature=youtu.be

Today's Household tip

Change the look and feel of your home throughout the entire year.  Add decor pieces that echo the season or the holiday.

Household tip #1

Want 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!

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!.

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, ...

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. ...

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, ...

First Impression

Instantly 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.

inspirational quote

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.  ~Judy Garland

Steps To Success And Happiness

Success 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 ...

Spring cleaning guide tips to freshen your house top to bottom

http://www.chatelaine.com/en/article/26090--spring-cleaning-guide-tips-to-freshen-your-house-top-to-bottom    

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 ...

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 ...

Earn Bonus Air Miles

http://www.century21.ca/AIR_MILES/Bonus_Offers  

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

future of North Bay...you tube video

http://www.youtube.com/c21bluesky#p/a/u/1/PovG9_lntFI

Getting your House in Tip-Top Shape to Sell

Getting 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 ...

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  

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 ...

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.

Update your Kitchen and More!

When renovating why not go green...using stainless steel is the green way !  http://www.ridalco.com/

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