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Sold : 2425 Carlanne, Mississauga

Sold : 2425 Carlanne, Mississauga

by jamesbright April 9, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

2425 Carlanne Place, Mississauga List Price: $729,900

MLS W2603733 – 2 Storey Family Home, 4 + 2 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms. Main Floor Family Room with walk out to Deck & Garden, Large updated Eat-In Kitchen, Hardwood Floors throughout. CVAC.

Master with Ensuite & Walk-In Closet. Fully Landscaped 62′ X 120′ Lot. Lower …

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Property Values : How smoking at home reduces property values

Property Values : How smoking at home reduces property values

by jamesbright May 21, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

How smoking at home reduces property values

A recent survey of Ontario real estate agents in Ontario found that smoking in a home could lower the value of your property by up to 30 per cent.

The survey was sponsored by Pfizer Canada and besides the obvious damage by staining walls and carpets, it can …

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Travel : Golf Getaways

Travel : Golf Getaways

by jamesbright May 19, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Travel : Golf Getaways

For the serious golf fanatic, a single short trip to the links does not a vacation make.

These eleven hotels put guests virtually within putting distance of some truly spectacular courses, and the post-play accommodations are the clinchers.

Beachcomber Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Mauritius

If you’re going to hit your ball …

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Backyard : Lighting Tips

Backyard : Lighting Tips

by jamesbright May 18, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Lighting Tips

At the heart of professional landscaping is the enjoyment of a natural setting in proximity to where we live and work. Much of this benefit is lost with today’s two-income lifestyle. The only time to enjoy being home or out on the town falls at night.

The hours we have to view outdoor amenities …

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Buyers : First-time homebuyers influenced by commute

Buyers : First-time homebuyers influenced by commute

by jamesbright May 13, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

First-time homebuyers influenced by commute

Commute times are becoming key for first-time homebuyers, according to a new BMO survey.

Of course, finding a home in a safe neighbourhood is still the top concern, ranking as the first priority for 62 per cent of first-time buyers surveyed, just below the 63 per cent national average among buyers …

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Travel : 5 Great Travel Destinations

Travel : Great Travel Getaways

by jamesbright May 11, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Travel : Top 5 Spring Break Destinations

EXOTIC ESCAPE: LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH
Fashionistas with a penchant for passport stamps need look no further than Marrakech. The weather now is simply spectacular, sunny and not too hot, and the souks are absolutely unbelievable. Pack one versatile black dress for day and night, so you have room …

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Mortgage News : What is Mortgage Default Insurance?

Mortgage News : What is Mortgage Default Insurance?

by jamesbright May 9, 2013 Buyer News 0 comments

What is Mortgage Default Insurance?

The amount of money you save for the down payment will determine whether you will require mortgage default insurance.

If you have a down payment which equals 20% or more of the price of your home, you will qualify for a conventional mortgage and mortgage insurance will not be necessary. …

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Travel : Cappadocia Turkey

Travel : Cappadocia Turkey

by jamesbright May 5, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Travel : Argos in Cappadocia

When visiting Turkey stay at the Argos in Cappadocia. It is the stuff of Turkish legends – an ancient monastery renovated into a contemporary hotel with rooms and social spaces carefully restored to provide modern societal comforts within primeval walls. Set within the old Uçhisar village, the highest town …

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Home Renos : What Renovation will increase value?

Home Renos : What Renovation will increase value?

by jamesbright April 30, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

What Renovation Will Increase Home Value

Resale value is now always considered when a potential buyer is deciding upon a home to purchase. The ongoing debate is always – where is one’s money best spent to increase the value of the home?

Budgets play a big part in a renovation and I see too many …

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Canada Housing Market : Drawing the Big-Money Crowd

Canada Housing Market : Drawing the Big Money Crowd

by jamesbright April 27, 2013 Latest News 0 comments

Canada Housing Market : Drawing the Big Money Crowd

By: Susan Pigg Business Reporter

Sotheby’s International Realty is seeing a surge in demand from wealthy Syrians, Egyptians and Europeans looking for a safe and relatively stable place to park their millions — Canada’s softening real estate market.

There has been an uptick in “very significant transactions” …

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