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97 Neywash St. Orillia, ON L3V 6R9
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Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-42754013490701407742018-01-12T04:36:00.002-08:002018-01-12T04:36:17.791-08:00Grant Money Well Spent To Help Provide Apartments<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">City of Orillia Grant stimulates creation of new apartments<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For immediate release (Jan. 11, 2018) </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">– A downtown business in Orillia received a financial boost this week thanks to the City of Orillia Downtown <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1410156811" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tomorrow</span></span> Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Councillors Ralph Cipolla, Ted Emond and Pat Hehn were on hand Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, to announce $30,000 in funding for the applicant through the third intake of the 2017 DTCIP Grant Program. The program includes a variety of financial incentives designed to stimulate development in the City’s core.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“This grant represents our first grant awarded through the Residential Grant Program,” said Councillor Cipolla. “This funding will directly impact the creation of two new units in the downtown core, so that more people can live and work in Downtown Orillia.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The owner of property located at 18 Wyandotte St. was awarded the grant to transform vacant space behind and above the existing dental practice into new apartments.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“The program has allowed us to continue our family legacy by giving back and contributing to development in the City of Orillia. Our hope is to give back to the community by providing affordable housing to those in need,” said the award recipient, Kathleen Philip.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“The grant today proves that the program is working to stimulate development,” Councillor Ted Emond added.<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Staff will be providing Council with an overview of the program’s success to date through an upcoming report to Council Committee. Through this report staff will also put forward recommendations for implementation of the 2018 DTCIP Program.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pre-consultations with the City’s Economic Development Department are mandatory and businesses are encouraged to apply to the earliest possible intake as funds are limited for this competitive program. For more information on the DTCIP Grant Program, contact the City of Orillia Economic Development Office at <a href="tel:(705)%20325-4900" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17053254900">705-325-4900</a>, or visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://orillia.ca/investdowntown&source=gmail&ust=1515845902391000&usg=AFQjCNGwGgJKxLZAkBC7hEAlT8Rgx7f5aQ" href="http://orillia.ca/investdowntown" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">orillia.ca/investdowntown</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">.</span><span class="m_3118948414701148418MsoHyperlink" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">The City of Orillia is a city of 31,000 people in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Visit our website at <u><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://orillia.ca&source=gmail&ust=1515845902391000&usg=AFQjCNHdAYGYpHBl7BJG27TUJgxi6nE0hQ" href="http://orillia.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">orillia.ca</a></u>.</span></div>
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Get the full story <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GiH-iw0fIQB81w6ZU22akgqc73x87ED-/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-77273883445209565852017-07-24T08:22:00.000-07:002017-07-24T11:19:29.499-07:00Amazing Backyard Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">A backyard makeover doesn't necessarily have to cost an arm and a leg. There are some simple and inexpensive touches that can take the backyard from just a yard to a place of pleasure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lighting is a key ingredient to create the mood you want and future potential buyers will love. Be sure to take some pictures of your yard with the outdoor lighting in place in the evening and leave the pictures for potential buyers who might only see your home during daytime showings. It's alway a good idea to keep a file of pictures of your outdoor setting when it is at its best, in case you decide to sell your home during a season when your outdoor creativity isn't visible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let your mind go wild and create a yard that becomes an oasis. Your backyard can be one of the most enjoyable areas for you and it can add appeal and value when it comes time to sell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank, Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank and CIBC all announced prime rate hikes today. The increase in the prime rate will be to 2.95 per cent from 2.7 per cent, effective Thursday, July 13th. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The prime rate increase follows a rate hike from the central bank. The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate for the first time in seven years today to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some forecasters believe there could be another Bank of Canada increase in the fourth quarter this year and marginal increases in 2018. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">To get a clear understanding of what the change means to you, consult with your lender to better plan for your best strategy for establishing a new mortgage and renewing a mortgage in the near future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-39583287687308289892017-07-09T11:15:00.000-07:002017-07-09T11:36:18.792-07:00Habitat For Humanity Building In Orillia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">As part of Canada’s 150th celebrations, Habitat For Humanity in every province and territory is participating in Habitat Canada’s biggest build project ever! </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.habitat.mb.ca/cwp.cfm">The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From July 9 to 14 Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is inviting the community to find out more about how Habitat is bringing communities together to build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On July 12, join Habitat team members, volunteers, sponsors and families for a groundbreaking event at Habitat's newest project, 499 Bay Street, in Orillia. Come and celebrate Canada's 150th and be a part of making history with <a href="http://habitatgatewaynorth.com/orillia-lake-country/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a> in the Orillia area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At a special meeting held in June recognition was given to the Orillia area Chapter Committees, volunteers and the first four sponsors which were unveiled including <a href="http://www.orillia.ca/en/" target="_blank">The City of Orillia</a>, <a href="http://morrisshelswell.com/" target="_blank">Shelswell and Sons,</a> <a href="http://www.walkerind.com/walker-aggregates/Orillia-Severn-Quarry/" target="_blank">Walker Industries,</a> and <a href="http://muskokasigns.com/" target="_blank">Muskoka Sign and Graphics!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne are working to make paint an energy harvester. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new material (synthetic molybdenum-sulphide) also acts as a semiconductor and water-splitting catalyst, meaning that it takes water molecules and separates them into oxygen and hydrogen, which becomes a clean fuel source.</span><br />
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Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-24513859705488751232017-06-05T15:57:00.001-07:002017-06-05T15:57:43.280-07:00Best colours for your home<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a 2017 paint colour analysis some very interesting results were uncovered on what a paint colour can do to increase the selling price of a home. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">Two colours that add up to $5,400 to the value of a home.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bathroom painted in powder blue or a periwinkle shade increased the selling price of an average home by $5,400. These bathroom colour options were the highest sales premium shades of all colours analyzed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kitchens showcasing powder blue or periwinkle shades also showed a strong increase in the perceived value of a home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For exteriors, neutral tones, such as ‘greige,’ sold for $3,496 more than comparable homes in a different colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homes with front doors painted in shades of dark navy blue to slate gray sold for an extra $1,514.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all the colours that come and go as hot sellers, the one that is in for this year is Greenery chosen as the Colour of the Year for 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">LED lighting is not just hot, but according to blogger Clare Trapasso, LED lighting is very, very hot for kitchen renovations.</span><br />
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Find somewhere else for the lawnmower, rakes and shovels and let your creativity go wild with an incredible change to your old shed. The Bar Shed, Pub Shed, Wine Shed (whatever you decide to call it) can transform the average outdoor living space into the talk of the neighbourhood.</h3>
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<br />Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-16437313383260113772017-05-20T12:50:00.000-07:002017-05-20T12:50:31.445-07:00Check your well water<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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With high water levels over the past month it's important to have your water checked. Right now <a href="http://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/ServicesAndTools/LaboratoryServices/Pages/Water-testing.aspx" target="_blank">Public Health Ontario</a> warns that there is a higher than average risk of contaminants for wells.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creating a WOW factor in a home goes along way to providing a faster sale for the seller and normally a higher selling price. Flooring (or at least good looking flooring) can be one of the things to create the wow factor.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hardwood without a doubt is what most home buyers are looking for, so this is an area to give careful consideration to if planning for a future sale. Installing hardwood or even some of the great looking laminate flooring on the market, is often what flippers do to get the highest return for their investment. Home owners should also consider this when it comes time to sell.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Older homes often have rough looking hardwood or hardwood floors covered by carpet. Buyers often look for this opportunity of hidden value in a home, but sellers should also recognize the hidden value they have by sometimes restoring the old hardwood floors before selling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is amazing how many times I've been with buyers and we end up lifting floor registers to take a peak at what's under the carpet. When hardwood is spotted under the carpet the word from a buyer's mouth is often, WOW! Take the time to have a professional look at your tired looking or hidden hardwood floors and get a quote on refinishing. Refinishing your old hardwood floors might be one of the best investment to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flooring can be expensive, but it should also be looked at as an investment with a potential huge return. I would be happy to discuss a listing price for your home with or without refinishing your old hardwood floors or perhaps what installing new flooring could do to change the listing and potential selling price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you were the buyer wouldn't you want to know the furnace is in good working order, the windows are good and the roof doesn't need work? These are the areas that quite often become the stumbling block once a home inspection has been completed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many things that can be done that won't cost an arm and a leg, but if taken care of can help in the sale of your home. One question sellers often ask is; "should I give the place a fresh coat of paint?" The answer to that question is most often, yes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you as the seller are wondering about the need of painting the place, there is a strong possibility that the buyer is going to see the need even more than you do. Even though a buyer might turn around and repaint rooms as soon as they move in, there is still a huge benefit for the seller to add a fresh coat of paint, in neutral tones, to the main rooms of the home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A fresh coat of paint will assist in making the home look like it has been maintained and it will look cleaner. Both are important reasons that confirm that investing in a little paint is a good thing to get the price a seller is hoping for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many other simple things you can do to make your home stand out from other homes on the market and I will post more tips in the coming weeks.</span><br />
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Ontario 2017 Rent Increase Guideline </h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 2017 rent increase guideline is 1.5 per cent and applies to most private residential rental accommodation covered by the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page137.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="font-style: italic;">Residential Tenancies Act</em>.</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> The guideline is the most a landlord can increase the rent without applying to the LTB.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no limit to how much a landlord can increase the rent each year for these units.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Timing of rent increases:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In most cases, the rent for a unit can be increased when 12 months have passed since a tenant either first moved in or since the tenant’s last rent increase. A tenant must be given proper written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days before the rent increase is to take effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Calculation of the guidelin</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">e:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The rent increase guideline is calculated under the </span><a href="http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page137.aspx" style="color: #1c72b5; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: large;">Residential Tenancies Act</span></em></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> and is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is calculated monthly by Statistics Canada. The 2017 guideline is calculated by averaging the percentage increase in the Ontario Consumer Price Index during the previous 12 months from June 2015 to May 2016. By law, the rent increase guideline cannot be more than 2.5 per cent, even if the CPI increase is higher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Sample rent increase calculation:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The monthly rent of an apartment is $1,000 beginning June 1, 2016. With proper written 90 days’ notice to the tenant, the landlord could increase the rent 12 months later on June 1, 2017. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the calculation for the rent increase:</span></div>
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<li style="font-size: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Therefore, the new rent on June 1, 2017 could be up to $1,015.00 ($1,000 + $15.00)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Above guideline increases:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Landlords can apply to the LTB for an<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/documents/ltb/Landlord%20Applications%20&%20Instructions/L5%20Instructions_final_Nov30_2015.pdf" style="color: #1c72b5; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">increase above the guideline</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for any of the following reasons:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">The guideline and rent deposits:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>Every year, the landlord must pay the tenant interest on the rent deposit. The interest rate is the same as the rent increase guideline. For more information on rent deposits, see the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/documents/ltb/Brochures/Guide%20to%20RTA%20(English).html" style="color: #1c72b5; text-decoration: none;"><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: large;">Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act</span></em></a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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Previous Rent Increase Guidelines</h3>
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Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-6574769301856053952016-12-04T14:44:00.000-08:002017-01-21T05:10:13.579-08:00Tips for a real tree this Christmas<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's no surprise that if you are going to put up a real Christmas tree in your home, you'll need to plan on providing it with lots of water. When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water and once it's cut the most important family chore becomes filling the proper stand with water to keep it as fresh as possible until it's time to take it to the curb.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Use a stand that fits your tree. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don’t cut the trunk at an angle, or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water. Don’t bruise the cut surface or get it dirty. If needed, trees can be temporarily stored for several days in a cool location. Place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket that is kept full of water.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For many families cutting their own tree is a tradition and there are several tree farms in the area that provide the opportunity to get the freshest tree possible and experience a great time with the family in selecting and cutting that perfect tree. Below are just a couple places to cut your own tree.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you drive around you’ll see streets, avenues, roads, lanes, courts,
parkways, and more. There is a reason for those names being used and it's more than just that they sound better with whatever other name that has been attached to them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's by definition what all those names mean. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/yqmso0c9CBs" style="font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="border: 1pt currentColor; color: #343399; font-family: "inherit" , serif; padding: 0cm;"></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Road (Rd.): Can be anything that
connects two points. The most basic of the naming conventions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Way: A small side street off a
road.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Street (St.): A public way that
has buildings on both sides of it. They run perpendicular to avenues.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Avenue (Ave.): Also a public way
that has buildings or trees on either side of it. They run perpendicular to
streets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Boulevard (Blvd.): A very wide
city street that has trees and vegetation on both sides of it. There’s also
usually a median in the middle of boulevards.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Lane (Ln.): A narrow road often
found in a rural area. Basically, the opposite of a boulevard.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Drive (Dr.): A long, winding road
that has its route shaped by its environment. Often found near lakes, hills and mountains. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Terrace (Ter.): A street that
follows the top of a slope.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Place (Pl.): A road or street
that has no throughway—or leads to a dead end.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">• Court (Ct.): A road or street
that ends in a circle or loop.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">• Concession (Conc): </span>Usually one of sixteen divisions of a township, each division being 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km) in area and containing thirty-two 200-acre lots. </span></span></div>
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Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-46415803235600371292016-11-19T11:47:00.001-08:002016-11-19T12:05:27.681-08:00Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-50148521020737612182016-11-19T11:47:00.000-08:002017-01-21T05:11:20.106-08:00Labour costs for renovations and repairs<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.ontariocontractors.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">OntarioContractors.com </span></a><span style="font-size: large;">is a nonbiased/nonaffiliated database directory of contractors, builders, construction suppliers all related to renovation, contracting, construction, building or the home building industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can get a good idea of labour costs in the Province of Ontario associated with this </span><a href="http://www.ontariocontractors.com/costs.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects.</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I provide this link only as an information source to assist you in budgeting for work to be completed. It provides you with a general overview of what to expect when you get to the point of reaching out to local professionals, which I highly recommend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) It's always best to get several quotes.</span></div>
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To help Ontarians buy their first home, the Province of Ontario will double the maximum refund for first-time homebuyers from $2,000 to $4,000, effective January 1, 2017. <a href="http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/ltt/" target="_blank">(Ontario Ministry of Finance-Land Transfer Tax)</a><br />
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Currently, no <a href="http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/ltt/" target="_blank">Land Transfer Tax</a> is payable on the first $227,500 of the value of consideration for a first home. The value of consideration for residential properties is typically the purchase price of the property and is the amount used for calculating LTT payable.<br />
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The Ontario Real Estate Association had asked the government to expand the land-transfer tax rebate program for first-time buyers as one way to help more people accomplish their dream of getting into the housing market.<br />
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Recent changes means you must report any and all real estate sales at tax time. </h2>
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Not only did the mortgage rules change this year, but now you are also required to report any and all real estate sales at tax time. Yes, that includes a principal residence. <br />
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Although the sale of your principal residence will be more of a compliance issue than an actual change in what you have to pay for your taxes, there could be implications if you fail to report a sale or misrepresent the sale and there is a great deal to consider if you have more than one property that you own.<br /><br />To help you further understand the changes take a look at these <a href="http://www.moneysense.ca/spend/real-estate/selling/how-capital-gains-tax-strategies-change-under-the-new-tax-rules/" target="_blank">8 questions you might have about principal residence tax rules. </a><br />Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-41286084233446407082016-10-21T11:38:00.000-07:002016-10-21T11:38:07.550-07:00A woman's make-up pays the mortgage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Canadian females are better at fulfilling their mortgage obligations than males. It has to do with their make-up. <br />
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A woman's psychological make-up actually makes them more likely to make sure the mortgage is paid. It boils down to risk aversion which women have more of than men. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.repmag.ca/news/women-are-more-responsible-than-men-when-it-comes-to-mortgages-215858.aspx" target="_blank">Get the full story here. </a>Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-67773796123040483452016-10-13T13:40:00.002-07:002016-10-13T13:58:34.737-07:00You must qualify for a higher mortgage rate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ottawa has tightened mortgage lending rules that will limit the amount many Canadians can borrow to help ensure that when interest rates rise, they’ll still be able to make their payments.<br />
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Basically the change means that borrowers must be able to qualify for their mortgage using a higher interest rate than they will actually be paying on their mortgage. With the new rules, first time home-buyers will probably have to reduce some of the things on their wish list for that first home. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">I was reading an article from the research people at Consumer Reports that said a lush lawn isn’t
hard to have. I don't totally agree with that blanket statement, but here's a few tips on your quest for the best lawn in the neighbourhood. What is interesting about these tips is that many start with your lawn mower.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Keep your blade sharp: Sharpening your mower’s blade at the
start of the season, and <u>three to four times throughout the season</u>, will ensure
cleaner cuts and less stress to the grass.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Use your mulch setting rather than bag your clippings: Let the clippings provide nutrients to
the grass instead of just throwing them away. The clippings also provide a
little extra shade.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Keep your mower’s deck clear of buildup: Grass clippings will
stick to the inside of your mower’s deck and reduce airflow, which makes it
difficult to cut taller grass cleanly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Raise your mower deck up to at least three inches: Taller grass
has deeper roots, and deeper roots are able to collect more of the natural
moisture in the ground. Taller grass also better shades the soil beneath it,
reducing evaporation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">In addition to these mower suggestions most lawn care professionals think these are also vital for a great lawn.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Water less often and more thoroughly for best results: The average lawn requires 1 to 1.5 inches of moisture weekly. This is enough to moisten the
soil 4 to 6 inches below the surface. Too much water can actually damage your lawn. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Use the right fertilizer and fertilize four times annually: Read the instructions on the fertilizer bag to ensure you are using the right fertilizer for the time of the season, but ensure your lawn gets the food it needs. You know what you feel like when you miss a meal. Missing a lawn feeding can reduce the chances of you getting a lush lawn down the road.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Remove the weeds: Easier said than done for most of us, but removing weeds a few at a time and reseeding bare spots will eventually pay off on your journey to a great lawn.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Enjoy your summer!</span></div>
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<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span>Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328814156260439069.post-91130089517027642652016-04-10T13:47:00.001-07:002016-04-10T13:47:33.699-07:003 things sellers need to know about home buyersHome buyers and sellers don't always see eye to eye when it comes to the value of home. Here are three things that often create opposite opinions on value.<br />
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The pool for a buyer, in most cases, is a love or hate addition to the home. Many people dream of having a pool, but there are just as many buyers who find a pool far from a valuable addition. For home owners it's important to note that if you invest in a pool, you shouldn't bank on always getting the value back when it comes time to sell. If a pool loving buyer comes along, you've got something to motivate them to purchase your home, but that doesn't necessarily mean the buyer is willing to pay a huge difference just because you have a pool. <br />
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Creative gardening can be a beautiful thing, but many people are not into an entire yard that has developed over the years into a garden lover's paradise. There are many buyers who would rather have more lawn than garden, so an entire front or backyard that has evolved into an all natural growth zone can actually lower the interest in a property. The yard can look beautiful, but not necessarily in the eyes of some buyers. Like putting in a swimming pool, a home owner should invest in gardens fully knowing that in most cases not all of the investment can be recouped when it's time to sell.<br />
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Colour is always a personal preference, but when it comes time to sell, sometimes it makes great sense to paint over wild colours so your home is more pleasing to the largest segment of buyers. Too often sellers refuse to take this issue seriously. The colour of the exterior and interior of a home has an enormous impact on buyers and therefore it can impact the selling price. You normally can't go wrong investing in paint as a seller. Failing to deal with a wildly coloured room or long overdue exterior paint job is something many buyers have a hard time accepting and most important it can have an enormous impact on buyers falling in love with a seller's home. For a seller to just leave the painting to the buyer is something many buyers just don't agree with.<br />
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For more details and suggestions on buying or selling contact me <a href="mailto:getjack@rogers.com" target="_blank">here.</a>Jack Latimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106788835597110004noreply@blogger.com0