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Blog posted by Bret McGee Views (3623)

Spring means more people signing real estate deals. Besides the price to be offered, you also need to think carefully when choosing your closing date, so that your deal will close smoothly.  Here are 7 things to remember: 1. Do not choose... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Bret McGee Views (3783)

Many people have a second mortgage, whether by itself on a vacation home or as an addition on their primary home.  Often this other mortgage involves less money that the first, and in some cases it may have a higher rate.  So in many cases people... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3847)

Rental licensing is dead in Guelph.  Video clip here: http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=352137&binId=1.1147261&playlistPageNum=1   [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3517)

9 things FSBO companies don’t want consumers to know Apr 22, 2014 By Wes Hoover 1. They charge upfront (in most cases thousands). Agents don’t. When it comes down to it, listing with an agent shouldn’t cost you a cent. I know you... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3408)

City starts active enforcement of bylaw By James Jackson Chronicle Staff With the deadline for landlords to license their rental properties for 2014 now passed, the City of Waterloo says it will be very active in pursuing landlords who remain unlicensed.... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Bret McGee Views (3445)

When we talk about money-saving home maintenance projects, we often focus on winter. After all, heating a home is expensive, and we'll do whatever we can to reduce the winter bills. But many projects better suited for warmer weather can save you money, too.... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Bret McGee Views (3716)

You’ve purchased the coveted house, you’ve converted the old cellar into a basement suite and maybe even gone the extra mile with radiant-heat floors in the bathroom and a gas fireplace in the living room. After a thorough search for the perfect... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3870)

New CO Detector Regulation Released   Ontario’s new CO Detector Regulation summary is now posted. The summary sheet is available at: http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/showAttachment.do?postingId=15722&attachmentId=23978   If you... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3301)

IBM has just released its much anticipated Northdale report.  You will note that I had a hand in its creation.  The common theme seems to be a disconnect from City Hall - and ALL STAKEHOLDERS.  The "branding concept" was my idea.  Read... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3225)

See following link.  Its disturbing - to say the least. http://teammilovick.com/images/acct/account_1104/menuFiles/Ltr%20to%20M.%20van%20Bodegom%20re_%201736095.pdf   [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3431)

Police, Fire and Municipal By Law enforcement Officials went door to door in the areas surrounding the universities last night, handing out flyers and meeting with students to advise on best practises to ensure St. Paddy's Day celebrations are fun -... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3140)

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4397999-nearly-100-officers-will-patrol-st-patrick-s-day-street-party/ Nearly 100 officers will patrol St. Patrick’s Day street party By Liz Monteiro WATERLOO — Nearly 100 police officers will be on the... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Bret McGee Views (3959)

Most home sellers are eager to garner the highest possible price when they put their home on the market.   To maximize profits, your home must be in the best possible condition so that buyers compare it favorably to a model home. At the same time, you... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3731)

Prominent student superstructure (a super structure is the frame of the large student apartment buildings), contractor, Kappeler Masonry, has been forced into receivership.  Court documents here:... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Mike Milovick Views (3573)

CTV Video clip discussing Waterloo condo market: http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=296999&binId=1.1147261&playlistPageNum=1   [ read more ]