Hire the Right Contractor or Service Pro ( 2 0f 2)
Posted on May 25, 2018
Sort out the details before work begins:
1. Payment
If your project is large, you may pay 10 percent upon signing the contract, followed by three milestone payments of 25 percent over the duration of the project. The final 15 percent is often due upon completion of the project. Use the milestone payments as a time to review the project’s status and e...
Hire the Right Contractor or Service Pro ( 1 0f 2)
Posted on May 08, 2018
Hiring a contractor can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a major renovation. Use the following guidelines to help you hire the right person for your next home project. These tips also apply if you’re hiring a tradesperson or service professional to tackle any project around the home.
Get referrals
Ask your family, friends and neighbours fo...
The Gist: May 2018
Posted on May 03, 2018
“The Gist” is adapted from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Monthly MLS® Report and Press Release. Every month I summarize and post “the gist” of the MLS® data for Edmonton and area real estate activity.
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 3.37% to $429,116.
The avera...
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 3.37% to $429,116.
The avera...
6 Money and Time-saving Tips for Creating a Lush Landscape
Posted on Apr 23, 2018
Design it right
Survey your property and make notes regarding the land’s topography, existing vegetation, soil type, rainfall, wind patterns, lighting, and areas where water collects.
Survey your property and make notes regarding the land’s topography, existing vegetation, soil type, rainfall, wind patterns, lighting, and areas where water collects.
Amend your soilPlants thrive in healthy, loamy soil. Amend your soil with compost to help clay soils improve absorption and sandy soils hold water.
Group plants together...
How to Boost Curb Appeal
Posted on Apr 09, 2018
If you’re thinking of selling this year, I would be happy to help you decide which of these projects would net the best value. Even if you’re not planning to sell any time soon, updating and maintaining your home regularly shows you take pride in owning it.
Wash the exterior
Over the years, dirt, grime and cobwebs can collect on your home’s exterior...
Over the years, dirt, grime and cobwebs can collect on your home’s exterior...
The Gist: April 2018
Posted on Apr 04, 2018
“The Gist” is adapted from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Monthly MLS® Report and Press Release. Every month I summarize and post “the gist” of the MLS® data for Edmonton and area real estate activity.
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was up 0.43% to $444,091.
The average...
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was up 0.43% to $444,091.The average...