by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Jan 31, 2012 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
What are the first steps to be taken when you want to sell your home? I recommend doing the following. Go outside and view the home as if it’s the first time you are visiting this house and ask yourself the following questions: Provided by Feng Shui Master, Tracey...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Jan 27, 2012 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
Taken from the book called, “Clear your clutter with Feng Shui” by Karen Kingston www.spaceclearing.com What does it actually cost you to keep your stuff? Let’s do the math shall we.List all the rooms that you have in your home on a piece of paper. Then go in each...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Feb 15, 2010 | Home Improvement & Inspections
I recently was at an inspection a couple of weeks ago and the inspector had this funky handheld tool that looked like a large Black and Decker stud finder. Looking closer it was showing a camera screen and had many cool buttons. Peter the inspector explained that it...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Sep 16, 2009 | Home Improvement & Inspections
www.DesigningNaturally.com Focuses on Design and Eco-friendliness of life now. Tracey’s blog is all about Designing spaces. They are Eco-Friendly, Zen, Outdoorsy, and Feng Shui. The common denominator is the simplicity with natural elements. She will be putting up a...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Mar 18, 2009 | Home Improvement & Inspections
If you are planning on renovating your house, cottage or condominium unit this year, you may qualify for the new temporary Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC). Introduced in the 2009 federal budget, the HRTC offers a 15 percent non-refundable tax credit for certain...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Jun 23, 2008 | Home Improvement & Inspections
Paperwork…we all hate it, but it really is necessary when it comes to any renovation or home improvement project. Written proposals, price quotations, agreements and contracts will protect you and the other party. Create a paper-trail can deflect problems down the...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Jun 20, 2008 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
In the home-selling market, curb appeal is better than cash. If you can get buyers through the front door, you’ve passed the first hurdle in selling your home.”If they don’t like what they see outside, they’ll never walk inside,” says...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Nov 4, 2007 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
Curb appeal. We hear that saying quite a bit, but what does it have to do with real estate and selling your home. After years of taking buyers around visiting many different types of real estate properties and homes, it means more than the front stoop. It is a method...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 23, 2007 | Home Improvement & Inspections
The other day my client and I encountered a cottage that had a severe mould problem. The house was built in 1976 and is a log type construction with a poured foundation. The owner had passed away and the house lay empty for several years. Under the house there was a...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 9, 2007 | Home Improvement & Inspections
Financial assistance Are you planning to do some work on your property? Take advantage of the financial aid programs established by the city and its partners to upgrade and maintain your home. Here is an overview of what is available to you. Minor Residential...
