Today I wanted to talk to you about “odds”. Not the opposite to “even”, but what are the odds of an event happening. It amazes me the amount of people who always seem to be in front of me at the variety store either checking their lottery numbers or dropping $50 bucks to get the numbers for the next … Read More
Home Inspection Checklist for Canada
A home inspection by a qualified inspector is a vital step when buying any home. Before committing to a purchase, the homebuyer should hire a home inspector to ensure the home is in proper condition. Except in British Columbia, where licensing is required, home inspectors are not regulated in Canada. If for no other reason than that, it’s important … Read More
Home Energy Checklist
We recently put together this Home Energy Efficiency Checklist to help homeowners optimize their energy consumption and reduce their energy bills. We designed it as an easy-to-use guide for periodically examining your home to find energy-wasting trouble spots. It also includes some preventative maintenance tips that will help you avoid problems before they happen. If you have any further … Read More
Home Security Checklist
We don’t wish to “alarm” you, but we thought you’d be interested in this Home Security Checklist that we put together. It gives you a basis for periodically inspecting your home to make sure you’re doing all you can to protect your valuables against “uninvited visitors.” We hope all is well and that you’re enjoying your home. If we … Read More
Construction Evaluation Checklist
Construction Evaluation Checklist It’s understood that building a new home is usually the largest single investment in your lifetime. We have put together a checklist and guide to help you with this big decision. A. LOCATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD 1. Look around, talk to neighbors. Are the streets safe and is there enough privacy? 2. Are the neighbors likely to … Read More