by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Nov 2, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
An inspection is a popular conditional when writing up a promise to purchase. What exactly is it and why is it important to sellers? When you are ready to submit a promise to purchase (offer on a property), there are three standard conditions. One, is getting your...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Oct 18, 2006 | Buying, Home Improvement & Inspections
How do the following terms relate to you? MARKET EVALUATION Real estate markets fluctuate up and down. No one can be assured of a certain selling price in advance.A realtor will do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This is the market value of your home. MUNICIPAL...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Sep 6, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Your life, greener
Hydro-Québec is offering a 50$ mail-in rebate on the purchase of a new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator of at least 8.5 cu. ft. between April 1 to December 31, 2006. Refrigerators must be purchased and delivered in Québec.
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 27, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
This article is written by Mose Home Inspection. They use the Carson and Dunlop system. As qualified Montreal Home Inspectors, we are trained to examine your potential new home and identify any problems it might have.Following the inspection, we give you a report...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 27, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are never cheap to fix. Some can’t be fixed at all.This report won’t turn you into an seasoned home inspector, but it will give you some of the common indicators. Uneven...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 27, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
How to avoid mold, minimize damage – and deal with your insurance agent! For many homeowners, it’s their worst nightmare come true: a burst water pipe, leaky roof or heavy summer storm, and you wake up or come home to find your house flooded with water....
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 27, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
A couple of weeks after last Christmas I received a phone call from a young man who told me he had a terrible smell in his apartment and could I come over as soon as possible and take a look. I am a building inspector so smells usually mean drains, mouldy basements...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 27, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
When it’s worth it? Home improvements are on the rise, but if you’re about to sell your house, they’re not always economically recommended.Depending on the task, certain jobs can be inexpensive but a larger number can get quite costly. When selling,...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Mar 24, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections
What is asbestos?Asbestos is a natural mineral with unusual qualities. It is strong enough to resist high temperatures, chemical attack and wear.A poor conductor, it insulates well against heat and electricity.Asbestos crystals become long, flexible, silky fibres, so...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Mar 16, 2006 | Home Improvement & Inspections, Selling
Financing renovations and energy-saving improvements are easy thanks to a CMHC-insured refinance mortgage. Offered through financial institutions, you can refinance up to 90% of your home’s market value to a maximum of $200,000 in additional funds. Whether...
