Dealing With Aluminum Wiring

Aluminum wiring was used extensively in the residential market from 1965 to 1976, but is no longer a popular wiring material for branch circuits. Problems have been reported from the overheating and failure of aluminum wiring terminations. Symptoms of this include receptacle...

Mortgage Fraud

How to Protect Yourself When Purchasing or Refinancing a Home  Beware of promises of easy money in real estate. Consumers who knowingly misrepresent information when buying or refinancing a home are committing mortgage fraud.What is Mortgage Fraud?Mortgage fraud...

Affordable Style

Redecorating our living spaces has never been more popular. Turn on the television these days and chances are youll come across one of numerous programs featuring a team of designers who transform a home in just a few days. Astonishing before and after photos demonstrate...

How Much Rent is Too Much?

Everyone seems to have one on television. Magazines are filled with them. Now its time to get one of your own. That beautiful, bright, stylish apartment youve always dreamed might be out there but wait till you see the rent.New or renovated apartments and condominiums...

50 Ways to Save Energy ( and $) Around Your Home

Recent power outages in North America are a reminder of how extensively we depend on electricity to function. Among other things, it provides light and heat, keeps our food cool and brings the world into our homes through our televisions and computers. As the demand...

How to Choose a Realtor

Here are several points to consider when looking for a professional/reliable Realtor: Obtain recommendations from friends and business associates; Check the reputation of the brokerage firm; Go to several open houses and build a rapport with the agents, then choose...

Burglary Prevention

Odds are that some day your home will be broken into. In fact, over 450,000 Canadian households were burglarized in 1998. The best way to minimise your risk of becoming a victim is to become aware of what burglars look for. By eliminating any vulnerable points of entry...

Gain Negotiating Advantage When Buying

Buying a property requires good knowledge of market conditions, personal finances as well as the ability to judge what is a good investment. Equally important is being in a position to negotiate realistically when you do decide to make an offer. That comes of doing as...