In real estate market, market exposure is everything. Many people want sell their property themselves. I feel it is not an impossible task but it is not hassle free. Not many people have been successful in selling their houses through FSBO.  There are lots of factors involved in selling a house that only the experts in the field can deal with. I am presenting a brief comparison on FSBO vs hiring a realtor which will highlight the benefits of hiring a realtor.   For Sale…

As winter is here, house hunting will not be a thing seen around happening commonly. “People focus on the holidays,” says Julie Reynolds, vice president at Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors. “In November, December and January — even October — the bulk of the activity dies down. It may not become dormant like a lot of trees, but it definitely slows.” But sure, there is something out there for sellers to look out for. The traditional home buying season has…

Clean the chimney: Winter is here. It is important for everyone to know that their chimney is in working condition. Hire a professional to do this work as a small accident can lead to fire in the whole house. Update snow blowers and snow mobiles:If you have a snow blower or snow mobile, clean it before it turns into a last minute thing. You can use power wash to clean them. No big deal!!! If you have rust, you can clean it off with fine steel…

As winter has approached, it is very important for all of us to make sure that furnace of our house are in working order. It is important that the furnace is regularly maintained and periodic check is done by a licensed heating professional. Here are some simple steps for you to take care of to make sure your natural gas furnace will keep your home warm and comfortable all winter long. 1. Clean and if needed, replace the filter– A clogged filter restricts the flow…

  Keep lights turned off when not needed. Don’t leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than five minutes, turn off the light. Where possible, use compact fluorescent light bulbs. These produce amount of light by using 1/4 of the electricity. Also they are long lasting. Don’t Leave Things turn on: Electronic gadgets that are not needed should be left turned off when not needed. This will prevent unnecessary wastage…

                              Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Di Fateh On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, a competition on life story of Guru Nanak Dev Ji will be held at Halton Sikh Gurdwara (Oakville Gurudwara Sahib) Date: November 17th, 2013 Venue: 2403 Khalsa Gate, Oakville, ON L6M 4 J2 (Oakville Gurudwara) Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Topic- Life history of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Age group:…

De-Clutter Always de-clutter your house. It’s worth it. Remember, start as you mean to go on- don’t sort piles into piles, if its rubbish throw it, if it’s not, put it away. Consider recycling any items you don’t need, charities are always looking for items they can sell on. You could also try to make a few pennies out of your old stuff, pop it onto eBay and see what happens! Love Your Boudoir Pull the blinds of your bedroom and make way for fresh…

  As summer ends and fall season comes our way, bright color begins to fill the landscape with bright coloured leaves making beautiful scene around you. No doubt, the beauty of nature is very appealing, but it also brings lots of work for you. Lots of work! Here’s a to-do list for you to have a worry free winter. Check Your Roof Make sure to do a thorough check  up of the roof of the house. Make sure there are no fall leaves accumulated on…

This Fall season follow these tips to help you and yours stay in top health and be your best during the seasonal and all year long: Flu Shots – Check with your doctor or your local public health department to find out when the annual flu shot is available. If your doctor can give you the shot in the office combine it with a check-up. If your doctor does not give the shot check on local events for flu shot administration. You may also want…