March 30, 2012

GTA REALTORS® Build on the Dream of Home Ownership

Greater Toronto REALTORS® will be joined by Ward 35 City of Toronto Councillor Michelle Berardinetti March 30th as they work to make the dream of home ownership a reality for another local family.
March 30, 2012

GTA REALTORS® Build on the Dream of Home Ownership

Greater Toronto REALTORS® will be joined by Ward 35 City of Toronto Councillor Michelle Berardinetti March 30th as they work to make the dream of home ownership a reality for another local family.
March 20, 2012

Whitby Ontario Area Natural Attraction-Heber Down Conservation Area

Whitby Ontario Area Natural Attraction-Heber Down Conservation Area

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"Heber Down Conservation Area is host to a mosaic of plants and animal communities. Close to the city, yet country quiet, Heber Down Conservation Area is a great place for a quiet walk.

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The Lynde Creek also provides many angling opportunities.


The Heber Down Conservation Area (284 hectares) offers a variety of activities for the recreation-minded. Group camping, fishing, nature walks, and picnicking are all popular activities that can be carried out just a short distance from home. More importantly, Heber Down Conservation Area preserves a portion of the significant Iroquois Beach physiographic unit.

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The natural valley of the Lynde Creek bisects a portion of this Conservation Area and provides many scenic vistas for those enjoying some of the 5 km of flat to gently sloped trail that runs through this property.

Springs and seeps within the provincially significant Heber Down Wetland Complex provide important groundwater recharge to this branch of the Lynde Creek Watershed.

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This wetland complex also provides specialized habitat for many wildlife species that depend on large treed wetland areas in order to carry out their breeding and feeding activities. With files from theCentral Lake CA website."

read more: http://www.cloca.com/con_areas/CAheberdown.php

March 19, 2012

What’s Causing Those Stains on the Ceiling? via Realtor.org #TIPS

Why is your house not selling? Could it be that there are stains on your walls or ceilings? If you need help finding out the reasons why-call us today-We are experienced in all aspects of buying and selling Real Estate!

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR Magazine

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"Look up. Notice any smudges or stains on your property listing’s walls or ceilings? An unlikely source may be causing it: Candles.

Candles can actually leave gray, soot deposits on surfaces, according to Bob Schacke with Home Inspection Experts. You might notice it on the ceiling, walls, or around picture frames.

“Candles in glass jugs are the biggest soot generators,” Schake notes. “The jug limits air flow to the flame and this inhibits combustion, causing extra soot.”

So does that mean you have to say good-bye to candles to avoid stains to your walls?

Not necessarily

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B attery-operated candles are gaining in popularity and can be one alternative to avoid the flame altogether. Or, Schacke recommends buying high-quality candles and keeping the wicks trimmed to about a quarter inch so that the flame is better controlled.

And if black smoke is already on the ceiling, you should be able to clean it off. First, try to vacuum any loose particles off, and then use a dry sponge or a sponge with cleaner to remove the rest of the stain."