Archive for October 8th, 2007

Antiquing in Rhinebeck, NY

Rhinebeck New York, located in Dutchess County in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley has some wonderful antique shops.
Whether you are looking for fine English antiques, artwork, collectibles, vintage jewelry, pottery, porcelain or any other item prized by collectors you can find it in the antique shops of Rhinebeck, NY.
It was a beautiful day today in Rhinebeck […]

History of the Tip Top (Tailor Warehouse) Lofts

Standing at 637 Lake Shore Boulevard West is one of Toronto’s true tributes to innovation, renovation, and high-class living, the Tip Top Loft condominium complex. The exclusive lofts that are part of this building’s appeal are unique in several aspects in comparison to other Toronto condominiums; they are located right on Lake Ontario within local […]

Nightmare House Guests Part One: Creepy Crawlies

October is here, and with it our minds turn to spookier subject matters. One scary topic is that of uninvited house guests. While in-laws and old college buddies can be scary house guests, there are creatures that lurk in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate your home. Spiders, bats, and rats are the stuff of nightmares, […]

The Virtual Tour

If you want to give your real estate listing that extra edge, make sure you take full advantage of online technology by offering potential buyers a virtual tour. A virtual tour, slide show or photo tour of your home will help to entice prospective buyers by simply showing them what you’re selling - without an […]

Getting your Home the Right Way

There are many steps in the process of purchasing a home and the first step is not to let them overwhelm you. Make sure you have a well qualified Realtor assisting you and once you do, work off lists. There are just too many tasks to keep straight without your Realtor taking care of most […]

Nightmare House Guests Part Two: Visitors from Beyond the Grave

The definition of a nightmare house guest would certainly include behaviors such as slamming doors, moaning, coming around uninvited, breaking your things, and being insensitive to the fact that it is time to leave.
Many home owners have had the experience of hosting one of these hangers-on, but not many have had the worst of all […]

Don’t Throw Away Thousands! Why a Buyer’s Agent is Crucial to FSBO Purchases

Homes that are listed as “For Sale By Owner” can be very enticing to potential buyers who are looking to save a bit of money. Most sellers decide to sell their homes themselves in order to avoid having to pay commission fees to real estate agents. They are then likely to be flexible with their […]

Keystone, Colorado - For Fun and Profit

We all know that Keystone is an amazing place to live; supplying an outdoor mecca featuring four different mountains offering world-class skiing, golfing and numerous other activities. What you may not realize are the lucrative real estate opportunities that arise from investing in this dynamic environment.
The Keystone Resort offers more than 2,000 acres of skiing […]

FSBO Keeps Pace with Canada’s Real Estate Boom

As Canada’s real estate market continues to defy popular predictions of a slowdown, privately-transacted sales are keeping pace as homeowners look for ways to pocket the fees usually collected by real estate agents.
Many owners are now choosing to bypass real estate agents to sell their homes themselves in order to save the average six […]