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Here are a few tips to let you find your ideal house in time for this Christmas Season.
1 Timing is Everything
Autumn shoppers usually find the bargains. Canadian summers and spring are house-buying season. Though during Fall season the selection may be smaller, the competition is also decreased leaving homeowners ready to negotiate.
5 Negotiate With Your Lender
Often, lenders will drop fees to ensure your business as the home buying market slows down in the fall. To be sure you’re getting the best deal, compare the rates of a few different lenders – at least three – then use the lower prices as a bargaining chip. Tell the lender what their competition is offering you to get the lowest deal possible. Be 2 Look for Motivated Sellers sure to do this before you house-hunt, as it tells the seller you’re Ask your real estate agent about helping you find an ideal home with serious about their home. a motivated seller. The more ready to sell their house, the more likely the seller is to negotiate and often accept lower offers. They are 6 Time Your Taxes Well frequently trying to sell before Christmas. Avoid those who seem to be Mortgage interest, property taxes, and points on your income tax only testing the market as they are more set on their price, and not return can be deducted from your tax return if you close your home desperate to sell. before, or on, December 31 of the year you’re selling. This can save you money to put towards the mortgage. 3 Keep an Eye Out for Price Reductions and Slow Sellers Homes that have been on the market since spring and summer are usually about to be reduced in price. Home sellers are more desperate to sell their home before Christmas, therefore willing to drop the price in order to do so. For more information on listings, check out our website at www.homefinderweekly.com 4 Consider Newly Built Homes
Builders need to clear out inventory by Christmas. This means that houses frequently will be discounted or include added incentives in order to sell the house before Christmas. Don’t wait too long, as these deals will drop when spring comes.
7 Hire a Good Real Estate Agent
Having an experienced real estate agent can make the difference between an effective negotiation, and a minimal shift in price. They can help you make reasonable offers, while allowing you to save. They can also show you the best homes on sale to find your dream house. To get help finding your home, visit our "BUYERS/SELLERS: Find an Agent" page on www.homefinderweekly.com
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Although the weather outside might be frightful, your décor inside can remain delightful. Warm up your home for the winter season with these cozy decorating ideas Liz’ Tips By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind and tips. You can transform some natural elements into a beautiful table setting that will be the perfect accent to any of your holiday gatherings. Here are some tips to fill your home with holiday cheer without breaking the bank.
Mixed Medley
Come Christmas, this family room mantel features an assortment of vintage trinkets pulled together to create an enchanting display. Garland draped across the mantel and cheery plaid lampshades complete the look. Don’t have an extra lamp to decorate? You can pick up a small lamp & lampshade from a second-hand store. Spray-paint the base red & cover the lampshade with a festive plaid material, add a little plaid or red ribbon along the top & bottom edges…and voila!
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To get into the holiday spirit, fresh evergreen boughs intermingled with vibrant holly branches are draped along the living room mantel. A set of decorative Christmas trees ornamented with seasonal bows flank either side. Delicate white stockings adorned with red gingham bows bring a cheerful presence to this basic white mantel.
Outdoor Charisma
To add an extra touch of Christmas to the family room, red poinsettias During the holidays, ribbons, take the place of everyday coffee table accessories. As a finishing touch, evergreens, and presents give you can position the blooms inside small vintage bottles. the porch a festive makeover. Here, a shutter from an old Sweet Treats chicken coop becomes a Red, green, and white candies (from the Bulk Barn) piled high in frame for a festive holiday attractive vintage glass jars make for a simple and inviting holiday wreath. An old kitchen chair, display. No vintage jars? You can use various sizes Mason jars. Add a painted red has a distressed red ribbon around one or two of the jars to create a festive look.. look of years gone by..
Delightful Display
You can use some small color-themed elements such as red gingham linens and decorative Christmas cupcake liners to create an easy transition for the holidays. Here, the contrasting red accents blend right in with the display of Blue Willow china.
Jolly Table
For a great Christmas table, you can use what you already own.
But how can you achieve this distressed, scuffed and scratched character look? It is easy and there are numerous techniques you can use to scruff up your piece. All you have to do is figure out which one suits your project best to make it a cherished family heirloom. • After sanding your project piece, clean it thoroughly. Wipe off the sanding dust with a damp cloth. Heavy grime can be removed with a wire brush.
I like to mix everyday white dishware with small holiday accents • Give your piece a base coat – preferably in light beige, yellow or cream color. (red bowls, candles, etc) to create a place setting that is festive yet casual. – Spread a few small red & silver tree ornaments on the table. A white • Once the paint is dry brush on a second, darker coat. ceramic pitcher filled with red flowers creates a cheerful centerpiece. • Rub off most of the second coat before the paint has dried. You can You can add a couple of miniature Christmas trees (or a fresh evergreen leave bits of paint in the cracks and corners. Don’t hesitate to leave bough).. streaks and shadows either. Want to add some “fake snow”? Here is a tip to create the illusion • Allow the piece to dry completely. of frosty snow on your Christmas trees or boughs.. Supplies
• 2 cups soap flakes
• 2/3 cups liquid starch • Blue food coloring • Glitter (if desired)
• 3 tablespoons water Instructions
• Combine the soap flakes and liquid starch in a mixing bowl.
• Add another coat of paint and repeat the last process, if you feel it needs even more appeal. A few tips:
If you doubt your “faux painting” abilities, bargain shop at a junk-shop for a smaller test piece first. If it does not work out you have only lost some time and elbow grease.
You can add some extra distress by randomly bouncing metal chains or a ring with various keys over the surface. Scratches with coins and nails will increase that vintage look as well!
• Slowly add the water to the mixture and beat with an egg beater. To get a different, perhaps more convincing aged-effect you can reveal The mixture will get thicker as you blend. bits and pieces of the original surface by extra sanding. • Add a few drops of food coloring as you beat the mixture until you get a nice icy snow color. Remember: you can use an oil-based paint over latex, but never latex • At this time you can also mix in some glitter if you'd like a sparkling over oil. Oil-based paints prevent other types of paint from sticking to them. snow look. Use this mixture to paint the Christmas tree branches of your real or artificial tree. You'll get a nice snow dusted look.
Vintage Details
Neatly tied together, evergreen and ribbon hang inside a kitchen window. These bright red Christmas bells are one of the many old-fashioned details that help give this home its old-world Christmas appeal. Can’t find red bells? Grab some old black bells from an antique shop and spray-paint them red..
TIP: Avoid overcrowding a room with numerous Christmas décor ornaments. It is best to remove (and store) a regular item and replace it with a festive one. As well, remove a framed print in order to hang your favourite holiday scene. ~ After the holidays are over, pack away your decorations & return all regular items to their choice location.. Looking for more seasonal tips?
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• Unlike buyers and sellers, a REALTOR® has no emotional attachment to property.
• Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions.
• Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell your REALTOR® the truth about your home, even if it is unflattering. This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessary changes to get your home sold.
• Your time is valuable. A REALTOR® allows you to spend your time how you want.