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Are you Attracting Unwanted Guests To Your Home?

[sgmb id=”1″] You come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you’d be gone? How did they get in? In these 10 thank-you notes, your friendly neighborhood burglars share advice on how to stop lending them a helping hand. 1. Thanks for the ladder! Call […]

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Competing with Multiple Offers: Five Key Tips

[sgmb id=”1″] In a sellers’ market buyers will frequently find themselves in competition with other buyers to purchase a home. Obviously this is great news if you are the seller, but it can leave the prospective buyer in a fear-driven flummox. In these circumstances, a property’s asking price and its selling price can vastly differ, […]

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Finding solid financial ground

Financial fitness isn’t about how much you have — it’s about understanding where you’re at, knowing where you want to be, and having a plan to get there. According to the 2015 Genworth Canada Homeownership Study, 23% of respondents believe they have great financial fitness and 48% say they have good fitness. But that leaves […]

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Cost of Living in Oakville | April 2016

[sgmb id=”1″] Restaurants Avg. Range Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 C$ 12.00–20.00 Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 63.50 C$ 50.00–85.00 McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.54 C$ 8.00–10.00 Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5.00 C$ 4.00–6.50 Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 6.50 C$ 5.00–8.00 Cappuccino (regular) 3.50 C$ 3.00–4.25 Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.90 C$ 1.29–2.50 Water (0.33 liter […]

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JUST LISTED! 1456 Reynolds Avenue, Burlington

JUST LISTED! Immaculate Family Home in North Burlington 1456 Reynolds Avenue., Burlington, ON 1520 sq ft  |  Meticulous Detached Home  |  Modern Kitchen Larger than it looks! Immaculate 3+1 Bedroom, back-split with modern updated kitchen featuring slate flooring, an abundance of cabinetry including a movable island and stainless steel appliances. Open concept Living/Dining Room, Family Room boasts large […]

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TALK THE TALK – Home Buying Lingo

[sgmb id=”1″] Unfamiliar terminology may seem quite daunting for many people purchasing a home especially if it is the first time. We have assembled a short list of some common words and definitions to help you get started. Buyers Agent- The agent hired to represent the buyer as an advocate and advisor during the entire […]

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Holiday 2015 Local Events Near You

  Burlington Festival of Lights Lakeside, Burlington Nov 27 – Jan 7th Website: www.burlingtonfestivaloflights.com   Holiday Traditions Nov 14 – Jan 3rd Royal Botanical Gardens Website: www.rbg.ca/holidaytraditions New Years Eve Hoopla Mountsberg Conservation Glen Eden New Years Eve http://www.conservationhalton.ca/events or Website: www.gleneden.on.ca/events/detail/new-years-eve-at-ge New Years Even Fireworks Mississauga Celebration Square 8:00pm – 12:00am Website: www.mississauga.ca/portal/celebrationsquare New Years Even Event […]

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Burlington Public Skating 2015

Burlington Public Skating in your Neighbourhood! Public Skate: November 17, 2015 7:00 PM – November 17, 2015 8:30 PM, Aldershot Arena Everyone is welcome!  This skate is a great way to socialize and skate with family and friends. Family Skate: November 18, 2015 10:30 AM – November 18, 2015 11:30 AM, Appleby Ice Centre This skate is for […]

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Oakville Public Skating for the Whole Family 2015!

Oakville Public Skating in your Neighbourhood! Admission Fees Single admission for public skating, adult public skating, adult and preschool recreational skating, and adult and preschool instructional hockey: General: $4 (no charge for children under 2 years of age) Senior: (ages 65+) – $3.20 Group: (five individuals maximum) – $12 As well as pay-as-you-go options, there […]

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