People who own property are typically 26% wealthier than non-home owners. When house values increase the home owner benefits even though they may only have a small equity position in the home. Just imagine if you owned a $150,000 house with 5% down ($7500)...
Most houses with basements require a sump pump. A weeping system is used to direct water into the sump hole where the sump pump then pumps the water to an exterior discharge location which keeps the basement from absorbing moisture or flooding. When a big rain...
There should be an access opening to all attic spaces that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough-framed opening should be at least 22 inches by 30 inches. It should be located in a hallway or other readily accessible...
Becoming energy efficient Save our planet, save you money To reduce your home’s contribution to our global environmental problems, reducing your homes heating energy use is the single most effective way to do so, and it saves you money. In most homes, heating is...
Building equity Barrie ON What is equity? To make it simple, equity is the difference between the current value of a property and the balance of all mortgage obligations. Building equity in your home should be one of every home owners primary goals. As an example...
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