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Better Basement Heating Options for Warm Winter Below Ground Living

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Nov 9, 20225 min read

Better Basement Heating Options for Warm Winter Below Ground Living

You know that the Waterloo Region winter is approaching because the leaves are turning fast and the nights are growing darker and longer....

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Property Value Killing Mistakes You Might Be Making Inside Your Home

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Oct 19, 20227 min read

Property Value Killing Mistakes You Might Be Making Inside Your Home

As a Waterloo Region homeowner, you want to ensure that you take the proper precautions and do whatever you can to avoid any serious—not...

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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Waterloo Region Yard

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Aug 10, 20224 min read

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Waterloo Region Yard

As soon as the weather warms up, everyone wants to be outside. Unfortunately, so do the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are small, fly-like...

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What NOT to Do When Remodeling a Bathroom in a Waterloo Region Home For Sale

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Jul 20, 20224 min read

What NOT to Do When Remodeling a Bathroom in a Waterloo Region Home For Sale

Bathrooms are very important to homebuyers. And for good reason. The bathroom is, in most homes, the most trafficked room of all, even it...

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How - and Why - To Stage Your Unfinished Basement in Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

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Jul 10, 20224 min read

How - and Why - To Stage Your Unfinished Basement in Your Waterloo Region Home for Sale

Your basement represents a lot of livable square footage in your home. Lots of buyers are looking for spaces they can live and work in,...

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7 DIY Disasters That Will Make a Bad First Impression on Waterloo Region Home Buyers

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Jun 13, 20225 min read

7 DIY Disasters That Will Make a Bad First Impression on Waterloo Region Home Buyers

First impressions matter when touring a home for sale, and we're not just talking about curb appeal. Sellers frequently spruce up their...

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Choosing the Best Type of Paint for Each Room in Your Waterloo Region Home

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Apr 8, 20224 min read

Choosing the Best Type of Paint for Each Room in Your Waterloo Region Home

One of the things that any good Waterloo Region real estate agent will advise you to consider when preparing your Waterloo Region home...

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How To Embrace Minimalist Home Decorating and Live Better with Less

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Mar 18, 20224 min read

How To Embrace Minimalist Home Decorating and Live Better with Less

You may have forgotten about your New Year’s resolutions to keep your house organized and embrace a more streamlined home decor scheme...

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Can You Really Do Your Own Simple Attic Conversion?

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Feb 25, 20225 min read

Can You Really Do Your Own Simple Attic Conversion?

DIY home renovation is something thousands of people devote weekend after weekend to, and there certainly is something to be said for the...

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Home Maintenance Skills Every Waterloo Region Homeowner Should Master

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Feb 18, 20226 min read

Home Maintenance Skills Every Waterloo Region Homeowner Should Master

Owning a Waterloo Region home comes with a lot of responsibilities, and that is certainly true of its upkeep. Many first time homeowners...

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Warm Up Your Waterloo Region Home - and Boost Its Value - with Radiant Floor Heating

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Jan 5, 20225 min read

Warm Up Your Waterloo Region Home - and Boost Its Value - with Radiant Floor Heating

Consider this scenario: it's a freezing winter morning - and we have plenty of those here in Ontario - and your bare feet are warmed by...

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5 Simple Waterloo Region Home Improvements to Beat the Winter Blues

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Dec 22, 20214 min read

5 Simple Waterloo Region Home Improvements to Beat the Winter Blues

For many of us, winter can be a trying time of year, especially once the holiday cheer has faded. The days are short and gloomy. The...

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Your Property is Your Biggest Investment, Are You Treating It That Way?

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Nov 10, 20214 min read

Your Property is Your Biggest Investment, Are You Treating It That Way?

If you consider yourself to be someone who invests, even in a fairly small way, we have no doubt that you meet with your financial...

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Should You Replace Your Kitchen Appliances Before Selling Your Waterloo Region Home?

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Oct 14, 20214 min read

Should You Replace Your Kitchen Appliances Before Selling Your Waterloo Region Home?

While selling your Waterloo Region home may increase your bank account balance, depending on how much equity you have invested in the...

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Preparing an Aging in Place Plan For Your Waterloo Region Home

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Oct 13, 20214 min read

Preparing an Aging in Place Plan For Your Waterloo Region Home

Rather than moving to a senior living facility or community, many people prefer to stay in their Waterloo Region homes once they retire....

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What You Can - and Cannot - Can Ignore When Buying a Waterloo Region Home

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Oct 4, 20213 min read

What You Can - and Cannot - Can Ignore When Buying a Waterloo Region Home

We can honestly say that after years in real estate, we've seen it all. Toilet seats up in listing images, shag carpet strewn with dog...

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6 Smart Home Technology Upgrades That Increase the Value of Your Waterloo Region Home

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Sep 17, 20214 min read

6 Smart Home Technology Upgrades That Increase the Value of Your Waterloo Region Home

Smart technology has become increasingly accessible and affordable in recent years. The phrase "internet of things" is now widely used....

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Upsizing Your Living Space: How to Make a Larger House a Home

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Jul 30, 20213 min read

Upsizing Your Living Space: How to Make a Larger House a Home

It’s becoming more and more common, especially for Millennials, to skip the smaller starter home and upgrade right from a smaller rental...

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Top 6 Waterloo Region Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips

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Jun 4, 20214 min read

Top 6 Waterloo Region Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips

Many Waterloo Region home buyers like the idea of having a spacious backyard, but are not so keen on the maintenance it might involve to...

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