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How to Budget for Home Maintenance Expenses I received this from "Pillar to Post" and I'm going to post it here in it's entirety... It's important for Realtors to remind home buyers that all homes-old or new-need ongoing maintenance. First, buyers should understand the 1% rule. This rule postulates that normal maintenance on a home is about 1% of the value of the home per year. For example, a $250,000 home would require $2,500 per year to ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on June 14, 2011		More
Home Owners Expo & Social June 10, 2011; 6 to 9pm - HP Firehall & Community Centre The Hammonds Plains community, from Kingswood to Tantallon, is rich with many different people, organizations and businesses - We thought that it would be a great to get to know each other. This is a FREE expo for the members of the community and organizations within the communities in the Hammonds Plains area; or those interested in ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on May 23, 2011		More
Why should I get a Mortgage Pre-Approval?! Then it's extremely important that you arrange for financing before you go home shopping: get “pre-approved”. To define getting pre-approved: Your lender has calculated how much of a mortgage they’re willing to offer you,depending on your down payment and current financial situation. CMHC says, "Before you begin shopping for a home, it’s important to know how much you can ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on March 7, 2011		More
Thinking Outside the Box: Occupational Therapy and Real Estate I'm an Occupational Therapist who works in the crazy world of real estate sales. How many times do I hear: you have an occupational therapy degree and you are working in real estate? My answer is usually the same...if you think outside the box, both have a great deal in common. I was trained to analyze people's needs and wants and to work towards meeting those needs and wants. I was trained ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on August 5, 2010		More
Testimonial Our experience Selling the House with Paulette Upshall and Century 21... Paulette was our realtor for both purchasing the house in Aug 08 and selling it in Jan 10. She was upfront, unrelenting and very professional. Because realtors assist people in life altering decisions as they are involved with buying and selling probably the biggest and most important purchase of our lives, they should hold ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 27, 2010		More
Constant Contact with Clients & Customers Over my almost 5 years in real estate, I've been a firm believers in keeping in "constant contact" with my clients, friends, colleagues, business associates, and family. One never knows when or where the next referral will come from. Besides that, it's important to develop a relationship with each and every contact you make. Todays internet really makes this easy for us...we have Twitter, LinkedIn, ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 21, 2010		More
SPRING MARKET - DON'T MISS THE BOAT!! Believe it or not, the SPRING MARKET has already started to grow. Many real estate agents are commenting about a rise in the number of homes on the market and the larger number of buyers than last year this time. It is anticipated that 2010 will be a better real estate year. Are you ready? Seller - you need to start planning now. Interview for a REALTOR (R), clean the home and declutter, stage ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 15, 2010		More
HRM 2009 Fall Market October 2009 - the kiddies are back in school, extra-curricular activities have started up, and Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are just around the corner. I know that in my own household, things have started to tick at a normal speed with Taekwon-Do 3x/week, swimming 1x/week, regular homework coming in from HPCS. Believe it or not, the real estate FALL market is also in ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on October 5, 2009		More
Halifax (HRM) Municipal Taxation Reform To: Mayor Peter Kelly and members of HRM Council We the Homeowner Associations of District 23 (listed below) representing approximately 25,000 residents strongly urge that HRM Council continue the process of reforming the municipal taxation structure. We support the general thrust of the Tax Reform Committee report that was presented to Council on June 17, 2009. We appreciate that change is never ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on September 10, 2009		More
Open Homes - April 26th - Millwood, Abbey, Laurel Ridge Come visit these amazing homes - April 26th from 2 to 4 pm 169 Abbey Road, Halliburton Hills, Tantallon 419 Millwood Dr, Lower Sackville 420 LAUREL RIDGE DR, Beaverbank Posted by Paulette Upshall on April 13, 2009		More
Steal of a Deal Century 21 Admiral Cove Realty got steals and deals for you this April!! We have Open Houses, Extra Air Miles, and specially priced homes! Plus - it's a buyer's market - so get out there and either buy a new home or sell your present home and buy up!! It's a great time to get a larger home for a "steal of a deal!!" Call us today at 902-835-HOME (4663) - Paulette Upshall (877-8851) Posted by Paulette Upshall on April 13, 2009		More
Positive RBC Housing Poll!!!! And it'a about time!! It is time to BUY!!! The markets for BUYING are awesome! " A survey of 2,026 Canadian consumers, conducted in the second week of January, found that 65 per cent of respondents believe it is a buyers' market now and 27 per cent say they intend to buy a home this year or next. "Additionally, almost half indicate it makes sense to buy a home now versus waiting until next year." ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on March 4, 2009		More
FAQ - First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit Proposed in Federal Budget 2009 1. What is the Home Buyers' Tax Credit (HBTC)? For 2009 and subsequent years, the budget proposes to introduce a new non-refundable tax credit, based on an amount of $5,000, for certain home buyers that acquire a qualifying home after January 27, 2009 (i.e., closing after this date). 2. How is the new HBTC calculated? The HBTC is calculated by multiplying the ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 25, 2009		More
First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit Proposed in Federal Budget 2009 Action to Stimulate Housing Construction The Government is providing $7.8 billion to build quality housing, stimulate construction, encourage home ownership and enhance energy efficiency. Measures include a Home Renovation Tax Credit providing up to $1,350 in tax relief to an estimated 4.6 million Canadian families, up to $750 in tax relief for first-time ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 25, 2009		More
169 Abbey Road, Halliburton Hills - Upper Tantallon - Just outside of Halifax, NS Unique contemporary home, overflowing with natural light, waiting to host your first social gathering. This spacious home screams entertainment and personal space at the same time. When you walk into the large foyer with sky lights, you will have a panoramic view of the living/dining room, abundant kitchen, and enormous family room. The main floor of this home is over 1800 sq ft and includes a full ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on February 10, 2009		More
420 Laurel Ridge Road, Lost Creek, Beaverbank, Nova Scotia Scotian Homes presents 2-level, 3 bedroom home with garage in beautiful Lost Creek Village. This home features 7 year `Atlantic Home Warranty`, 1 yr `Scotian Home Warranty`, roughed in central vac , dining nook and separate dining room, front den or office, roughed-in powder room in basement, 9 x 10 rear deck, main level laundry room, side entrance to garage and walk-out from basement, energy efficient ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on January 28, 2009		More
GREAT TIME TO BUY! STYLEATHOME.COM STATES "With all the doom and gloom we've been hearing lately about the softening real estate market, one important fact is being overlooked: it's a great time to buy. Housing prices in many Canadian cities are flat or actually lower than they were this time last year, houses are staying on the market longer, and the supply of available homes is increasing, making sellers more willing ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on October 28, 2008		More
260 Moirs Mills Drive, Bedford MLS #: 40540403 PRICE: $439,900.oo ADDRESS: 260 Moirs Mills Road, Bedford Beautiful & Spacious 4/1 Bedroom Home in Sough-After Moirs Mill/Papermill Area! Vaulted Foyer leads to open concept kitchen/dining nook/family room area. Patio doors from dining nook leads to private, parklife backyard with multi-level decking and gazebo. Separate Formal Living and Dining room areas, laundry room, and ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on October 15, 2008		More
September Flyer Ready to Go! Our first major Flyer Marketing Attempt will commence next week in the Hammonds Plains, White Birch Hills, Maplewood, Glen Arbour, Highland Park, Westwood, Halliburton, Timberlea, Lakeside, Beechville, and Bedford areas! Ellen Olfdford of HLC will be assisting with the sponsorship of this endeavor! Here are the flyers! Posted by Paulette Upshall on September 20, 2008		More
FALL REAL ESTATE MARKET 2008 As the children settle back into school and the adults return to their "normal" day-to-day activities, the Fall Real Estate Market in HRM is beginning to sizzle. NSAR states: The number of new listings of homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) of all real estate Boards in Canada set a new record in July 2008, according to MLS® statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on September 12, 2008		More
Exciting Spring Market Well the Spring Market definitely did bloom this year! We have been working with numerous buyers and we've managed to sell a couple of our listings in the past 6 weeks. When I speak with other agents, they also comment that they are "crazy busy" right now. So if you're not listed, this is the time to get the ball rolling. If you are buying, there is a large inventory on the market right now to pick ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on June 6, 2008		More
MORTGAGES & RBC Kathy Tracey Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada Halifax, NS Tel: 902-478-4555; Fax: 902-477-8133; kathy.tracey@rbc.com A pre-approved mortgage can help you look for a home with confidence. A valuable mortgage tip from your RBC Royal Bank mobile mortgage specialist Many homebuyers think that the first step in finding the home of their dreams is to start going to open houses and researching ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on May 26, 2008		More
RESEARCH IN MOTION - Bedford / Halifax RIM COMES TO BEDFORD, NS November 2005 - Research In Motion Ltd., maker of BlackBerry handheld telecom devices, announced today it will establish a $230-million technical support centre in the Halifax area - a move hailed by some observers as the most significant outside investment in Nova Scotia in 30 years.October 11, 2006 - Regional council paved the way Tuesday night for an Ontario company ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on May 24, 2008		More
FOR SALE BY OWNERS For Sale By Owner Tips Need assistance in making an informed decision on whether the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route is for you? Find out why buyer beware - applies with some FSBO homes. BUYERS: There are some very good FSBO deals out there. However, there are homes for sale by owner that are also greatly over-priced, some by $10,000-$30,000 and more. To be fair, there are also lots of real ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on May 18, 2008		More
FOR SALE BY OWNERS Main Advantage of a FSBO? REALLY!!! Most FSBO sites say...."The main advantage of selling your real estate privately is that you will save the 5% to 7% commission costs a Realtor would charge for listing and selling your property." But do you really? Ask us why you do not actually save - that you actually lose that 5% and much more!! Main Disadvantage of a FSBO: The main disadvantage ... Posted by Paulette Upshall on May 18, 2008		More

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