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Experienced and Savvy Investors Buy in December to March Winter Months

10 Saturday Dec 2011

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Experienced and Savvy Investors Buy in December to March Winter Months

Why do a Large Number of Experienced and Savvy Investors Buy in December to March Winter Months?

For a few personal reasons, some people have no time limit (expiration of apartment lease, etc.)and so they really wait until they find something they love to do before purchasing like marrying, which can come at any time, including the snowy winter months as well.

Also, if a property has not sold over the busier season (spring and summer), owners as well as realtors tend to drop the asking price a little to attract more investors to the property. So sometimes, you can get a better deal on a property in the winter months as opposed to the months where the most investors are searching the housing market. Investors think that there is a possibility of better deal to be had….but, many times it is not so….you need right investor agent who can navigate thru this surfing and searching.
There is one good reason is that there are fewer sales and fewer investors in these months so some investors see that as a great time to get a deal. Some houses do not show up in the realtor search as it is in the batches on system for group of years like under 5yrs, under 10 years & so on, so those comes up as soon as the new year starts, also the possible search criteria also changed altogether.

If a seller has placed a conditional offer on a new home and theirs is still not sold by the winter, you may also have an easier time negotiating as they have deadlines to sell their home, so the Investor have an opportunity.

Each selling and purchasing decision is based on a variety of different motives. It’s often case by case and so does just like credit ratings its all depends on individuals.

Don’t be fooled though, some of the statistics I have seen have shown that December is also a good time to sell, and recent years you can verify mls.ca stats, winter months are not bad producing months as well, Because fewer inventories on the market mean less competition, and if investor is in need and do not want to wait despite realtor try to wait for new match property comes up in market. Sometimes good houses do not sell because the competition is fierce and even though they may be priced and war of price so hot, to-gather competitively, they fail to sell because if excess inventory levels. Over major portion of the houses listed in GTA last year in December sold. This made it the number: one month to sell if you want to have an edge on the market inventory if you think and plan properly and willing to take risk with good experience agent and with lots of ice over the head.

Some of my clients save up and buy this time of year. Most investors do not want to be bothered over the Christmas season but investors know that offers at this time of year are scarce at best. This is the time of year when those of us agents that represent investor investors are the busiest. Feel free to contact me if you wish to explore the investor market, there are a lot of great deals out there right now that my clients are snapping up! Would you like to wait or go depends on your choice.

Another good reason is that in winter months only serious sellers remain in the market just like serious investors and price the property accordingly well to sell and ready to make a deal before spring market competition starts. Negotiations take place well when both parties are motivated. An experienced Realtor can get you a great deal in winter.

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List of the Tallest Residential Buildings in the World

09 Sunday Jan 2011

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This list of the tallest residential buildings in the world ranks buildings whose occupiable height is at least 90 percent devoted toresidential use.[1] Q1, located in Gold Coast, Australia, is the tallest residential building in the world.[2][3] Several taller residential skyscrapers are planned, mostly in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tallest one will be Pentominium, currently under construction; upon its completion in 2014, it is expected to reach 516 metres (1,693 ft) and will become the world’s tallest residential building.[4] Other notable residential skyscraper developments include DAMAC Heights and Marina 106. They were expected to become the second and the third tallest residential buildings in the world at 426 metres (1,398 ft) and 425 metres (1,394 ft) respectively; however, the construction of Marina 106 has been halted and DAMAC Heights has been downsized to 420 metres (1,380 ft) due to the financial crisis of 2007-2010. Princess Tower will become the tallest residential building in the world upon completion in late 2010, and will remain so until 2014 when it will be surpassed by Pentominium. Other residential skyscrapers includes The Marina Torch, 23 Marina, Elite Residence, and D1. Chicago Spire in Chicago, Illinois, which was expected to become the tallest residential building in the world at 610 metres (2,000 ft), has also been put on hold indefinitely because of thefinancial crisis of 2007-2010.[5]

This list ranks completed and topped out residential buildings that stand at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.

Rank↓ Building↓ City↓ Country↓ Height
m / ft↓
Floors↓ Built↓
1 Q1 Gold Coast Australia 323 / 1,058 80 2005[3][11]
2 HHHR Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 317 / 1,040 72 2009[12][13]
3 Ocean Heights Dubai United Arab Emirates 310 / 1,017 84 2010[14][15]
4 Eureka Tower Melbourne Australia 297 / 975 91 2006[16][17]
5 Emirates Crown Dubai United Arab Emirates 296 / 971 63 2008[18][19]
6 Millennium Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 285 / 935 60 2006[20][21]
7 Mag 218 Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 275 / 902 66 2009[22][23]
8= The Cullinan North Tower Hong Kong Hong Kong 270 / 886 68 2009[24]
8= The Cullinan South Tower Hong Kong Hong Kong 270 / 886 68 2009[25]
10 21st Century Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 269 / 883 55 2003[26][27]
11= Triumph-Palace Moscow Russia 264 / 866 54 2008[28]
11= Tower Palace Three, Tower G Seoul South Korea 264 / 866 73 2004[29][30]
13 Trump World Tower New York City United States 262 / 861 72 2001[31]
14 Sapphire Istanbul Turkey 261 / 856 54 2010[32][33]
15 Marina Pinnacle[B] Dubai United Arab Emirates 260 / 853 67 2011[34]
16 City of Capitals Moscow Russia 257 / 843 65 2010[35]
17= Sorrento 1 Hong Kong Hong Kong 256 / 841 75 2003[36][37]
17= Hyperion Tower A Seoul South Korea 256 / 840 69 2003[38]
17= The Harbour Hotel & Residence Dubai United Arab Emirates 256 / 840 59 2007[39][40]
20 Highcliff Hong Kong Hong Kong 252 / 828 72 2003[41][42]
21 The Harbourside Hong Kong Hong Kong 251 / 824 73 2003[43][44]
22= Chelsea Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 250 / 820 49 2005[45][46]
22= Legacy Tower Chicago United States 250 / 819 73 2010[47]
24= The Imperial I Mumbai India 249 / 817 60 2009[48][49]
24= The Imperial II Mumbai India 249 / 817 60 2009[50][51]
24= Metapolis #101 Hwaseong South Korea 249 / 816 66 2010[52]
27= Metapolis #104 Hwaseong South Korea 247 / 812 66 2010[53]
27= State Tower Bangkok Thailand 247 / 811 68 2001[54]
29= Al Fattan Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 245 / 804 51 2006[55]
29= The Sail @ Marina Bay Singapore Singapore 245 / 804 70 2008[56][57]
29= Oasis Beach Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 245 / 804 51 2006[58]
32 The Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 243 / 796 54 2002[59]
33 Hyperion Tower B Seoul South Korea 239 / 785 63 2003[60]
34= Ocean Two panama City Panama 236 / 774 73 2008[61]
34= Sorrento 2 Hong Kong Hong Kong 236 / 773 63 2003[62][63]
36= The First World Tower 1 Incheon South Korea 235 / 771 64 2008[64]
36= The First World Tower 2 Incheon South Korea 235 / 771 64 2008[64]
36= The First World Tower 3 Incheon South Korea 235 / 771 64 2008[64]
36= The First World Tower 4 Incheon South Korea 235 / 771 64 2008[64]
40 Tower Palace One, Tower B Seoul South Korea 234 / 767 70 2001[65]
41 The Harbourfront Landmark Hong Kong Hong Kong 233 / 763 53 1999[66]
42 World Tower Sydney Australia 230 / 755 73 2004[67]
43 The Met Bangkok Thailand 228 / 748 69 2009
44= The Belcher’s Tower 5 Hong Kong Hong Kong 227 / 744 61 2001[68]
44= The Belcher’s Tower 6 Hong Kong Hong Kong 227 / 744 61 2001[69]
46 Northpoint I Pattaya Thailand 226 / 741 61 2010
47= Leader’s View 1 Daegu South Korea 225 / 738 57 2010[70]
47= Leader’s View 2 Daegu South Korea 225 / 738 57 2010[71]
49 Metapolis #102 Hwaseong South Korea 224 / 734 60 2010[72]
50= The Belcher’s Tower 1 Hong Kong Hong Kong 221 / 724 63 2000[73]
50= The Belcher’s Tower 2 Hong Kong Hong Kong 221 / 724 63 2000[74]
52= Tregunter 3 Hong Kong Hong Kong 220 / 721 66 1993[75]
52= The Summit Hong Kong Hong Kong 220 / 721 65 2001[76]
52= Circle on Cavill North Tower Gold Coast Australia 220 / 720 70 2007[77]
55= The Pano Bangkok Thailand 219 / 718 57 2010[78]
55= Grand Promenade 2-5 Hong Kong Hong Kong 219 / 718 66 2005[79][80]
55= The Peak Twin Towers Jakarta Indonesia 219 / 717 55 2006[81]
58 Sorrento 3 Hong Kong Hong Kong 218 / 715 64 2003[82][83]
59 Al Seef Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 215 / 705 44 2005[84]
60= The Belcher’s Tower 3 Hong Kong Hong Kong 214 / 704 61 2000[85]
60= The Belcher’s Tower 8 Hong Kong Hong Kong 214 / 704 61 2001[86]
62= Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower 2 Hanoi Vietnam 213 / 696 48 2010[87]
62= Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower 3 Hanoi Vietnam 213 / 696 48 2010[87]
62= Victoria Tower 1 Hong Kong Hong Kong 213 / 699 62 2003[88][89]
62= Victoria Tower 2 Hong Kong Hong Kong 213 / 699 62 2003[88][90]
62= Victoria Tower 3 Hong Kong United Arab Emirates 213 / 699 62 2003[88][91]
667 Sorrento 5 Hong Kong Hong Kong 212 / 696 62 2003[92][93]
68= Centum Star Tower A Busan South Korea 210 / 689 61 2008[94]
68= Centum Star Tower B Busan South Korea 210 / 689 61 2008[95]
68= Le Rêve Dubai United Arab Emirates 210 / 689 50 2006[96]
68= St. Regis Hotel & Residences Bangkok Bangkok Thailand 210 / 690 50 2010[97]
72= Anthill Residence Tower 1 Istanbul Turkey 210 / 689 54 2010[98][99]
72= Anthill Residence Tower 2 Istanbul Turkey 210 / 689 54 2010[100][101]
72= Tower Palace One, Tower A Seoul South Korea 209 / 686 59 2002[102]
72= Tower Palace One, Tower C Seoul South Korea 209 / 686 59 2002[103]
76 Marina Heights Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 208 / 684 55 2006[104]
77= Aurora Brisbane Australia 207 / 679 69 2006[105]
77= Marina Crown Dubai United Arab Emirates 207 / 679 52 2006[106]
77= Metapolis #103 Hwaseong South Korea 207 / 679 55 2010[107]
80 Sorrento 6 Hong Kong Hong Kong 206 / 676 60 2003[108][109]
81= Barclay Tower New York City United States 205 / 673 56 2007[110][111][112]
81= Freshwater Place Melbourne Australia 205 / 673 63 2005[113]
81= 340 on the Park Chicago United States 205 / 672 64 2007[114]
84= Metapolis #103 Hwaseong South Korea 203 / 666 55 2010[115]
84= Berjaya Times Square, Tower B Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 203 / 666 48 2003[116]
84= 1322 Golden Empire Tower Manila Philippines 203 / 666 57 2002[117][118]
87= Island Resort Tower 1-2 Hong Kong Hong Kong 202 / 663 60 2001[119][120]
87= Island Resort Tower 3-5 Hong Kong Hong Kong 202 / 663 60 2001[119][121]
87= Island Resort Tower 6-7 Hong Kong Hong Kong 202 / 663 60 2001[119][122]
87= Island Resort Tower 8-9 Hong Kong Hong Kong 202 / 663 60 2001[119][123]
91= Iaan Exodium 1 Ulsan South Korea 201 / 660 54 2010[124]
91= Iaan Exodium 2 Ulsan South Korea 201 / 660 54 2010[124]
91= Hyperion Tower C Seoul South Korea 201 / 660 54 2003[125]

[edit]Under construction

This list contains residential buildings that are at least 200 metres (660 ft) in height and are either currently under construction or on-hold. It does not include completed, topped-out, approved or proposed skyscrapers.

Rank↓ Building↓ City↓ Country↓ Height
m / ft↓
Floors↓ Construction
started / ends (est.)↓
1 Chicago Spire[A] Chicago United States 610 / 2,000 150 2007 / 2012[126][127][128]
2 Pentominium Dubai United Arab Emirates 516 / 1,693 122 2009 / 2014[4][129][130]
3 Damac Heights[A] Dubai United Arab Emirates 420 / 1,378 85 2010 / 2014[131]
4 Princess Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 414 / 1,358 101 2005 / 2010[132][133]
5 Marina 101 Dubai United Arab Emirates 412 / 1,352 101 2006 / 2010[134][135]
6 23 Marina Dubai United Arab Emirates 395 / 1,296 89 2006 / 2010[136][137]
7 Elite Residence Dubai United Arab Emirates 380 / 1,247 91 2006 / 2010[138][139]
8 Central Market Residential Tower Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 373 / 1,227 88 2006 / 2010[140]
9 D1 Dubai United Arab Emirates 350 / 1,148 80 2007 / 2011[141][142]
10 The Marina Torch Dubai United Arab Emirates 345 / 1,132 80 2007 / 2010[143][144]
11 Infinity Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 330 / 1,083 80 2006 / 2010[145][146]
12 Met 3 Miami United States 310 / 1,017 75 2006 / 2012[147]
13 The Gramercy Residences Makati Philippines 302 / 991 68 2007 / 2012[148][149]
14 We’ve the Zenith Tower A Busan South Korea 301 / 988 80 2007 / 2011[150]
15 I’Park Marina Tower 2 Busan South Korea 292 / 958 72 2007 / 2011[151]
16 Sulafa Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 285 / 935 75 2006 / 2009[152]
17 We’ve the Zenith Tower B Busan South Korea 282 / 925 75 2007 / 2011[153]
18 Mag 218 Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 275 / 902 66 2006 / 2009[154][155]
19 I’Park Marina Tower 1 Busan South Korea 272 / 894 66 2007 / 2011[156]
20= WBC the Palace 1 Busan South Korea 265 / 869 51 2007 /2010[157]
20= WBC the Palace 2 Busan South Korea 265 / 869 51 2007 / 2010[157]
20= We’ve the Zenith Tower C Busan South Korea 265 / 869 51 2008 / 2011[153]
23 Aura (College Park III) Toronto Canada 264 / 866 75 2010 / 2014[158][159]
24 Central Park Residential Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 261 / 857 51 2006 / 2010[160]
25 Marina Pinnacle[B] Dubai United Arab Emirates 260 / 853 67 2007 / 2011[161]
26 Varyap Merdian Grand Tower 1 Istanbul Turkey 244 / 801 61 2010 / 2011
27= Rechensia Tower 1 Bucheon South Korea 238 / 781 66 2007 / 2010[162]
27= Rechensia Tower 2 Bucheon South Korea 238 / 781 66 2007 / 2010[162]
29= Central Star Busan South Korea 207 / 679 58 2007 / 2011[163]
29= Han Forest e-Convenient World Tower 1 Seoul South Korea 207 / 679 51 2007 / 2010[164]
29= Han Forest e-Convenient World Tower 2 Seoul South Korea 207 / 679 53 2007 / 2010[164]
32 I’Park Marina Tower 3 Busan South Korea 205 / 673 46 2007 / 2011[165]

[edit]Notes

A. ^ Construction is currently on-hold due to lack of finances.
B. ^ Topped out in 2010, expected completion in 2011.

See also

  • List of tallest buildings in the world
  • List of tallest hotels in the world
  • History of the tallest buildings in the world
  • List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai
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Things you think add value to your home – but really don’t

04 Monday Oct 2010

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Things you think add value to your home – but really don’t


Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home’s value.

Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room – or other functional space – can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it’s time to sell.

Even though the current homeowner may greatly appreciate the improvement, a buyer could be unimpressed and unwilling to factor the upgrade into the purchase price. Homeowners, therefore, need to be careful with how they choose to spend their money if they are expecting the investment to pay off. Here are six things you think add value to your home, but really don’t.
Swimming Pools

Swimming pools are one of those things that may be nice to enjoy at your friend’s or neighbour’s house, but that can be a hassle to have at your own home. Many potential homebuyers view swimming pools as dangerous, expensive to maintain and a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Families with young children in particular may turn down an otherwise perfect house because of the pool (and the fear of a child going in the pool unsupervised). In fact, a would-be buyer’s offer may be contingent on the home seller dismantling an above-ground pool or filling in an in-ground pool.

An in-ground pool costs anywhere from $10,000 to more than $100,000, and additional yearly maintenance expenses need to be considered. That’s a significant amount of money that might never be recouped if and when the house is sold.

Overbuilding for the Neighbourhood

Homeowners may, in an attempt to increase the value of a home, make improvements to the property that unintentionally make the home fall outside of the norm for the neighbourhood. While a large, expensive remodel, such as adding a second story with two bedrooms and a full bath, might make the home more appealing, it will not add significantly to the resale value if the house is in the midst of a neighbourhood of small, one-storey homes.

In general, homebuyers do not want to pay $250,000 for a house that sits in a neighbourhood with an average sales price of $150,000; the house will seem overpriced even if it is more desirable than the surrounding properties. The buyer will instead look to spend the $250,000 in a $250,000 neighbourhood. The house might be beautiful, but any money spent on overbuilding might be difficult to recover unless the other homes in the neighborhood follow suit.

Extensive Landscaping

Homebuyers may appreciate well-maintained or mature landscaping, but don’t expect the home’s value to increase because of it. A beautiful yard may encourage potential buyers to take a closer look at the property, but will probably not add to the selling price. If a buyer is unable or unwilling to put in the effort to maintain a garden, it will quickly become an eyesore, or the new homeowner might need to pay a qualified gardener to take charge. Either way, many buyers view elaborate landscaping as a burden (even though it might be attractive) and, as a result, are not likely to consider it when placing value on the home.

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High-End Upgrades

Putting stainless steel appliances in your kitchen or imported tiles in your entryway may do little to increase the value of your home if the bathrooms are still vinyl-floored and the shag carpeting in the bedrooms is leftover from the ’60s. Upgrades should be consistent to maintain a similar style and quality throughout the home.

A home that has a beautifully remodeled and modern kitchen can be viewed as a work in project if the bathrooms remain functionally obsolete. The remodel, therefore, might not fetch as high a return as if the rest of the home were brought up to the same level. High-quality upgrades generally increase the value of high-end homes, but not necessarily mid-range houses where the upgrade may be inconsistent with the rest of the home.

In addition, specific high-end features such as media rooms with specialized audio, visual or gaming equipment may be appealing to a few prospective buyers, but many potential homebuyers would not consider paying more for the home simply because of this additional feature. Chances are that the room would be re-tasked to a more generic living space.

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

While real estate listings may still boast “new carpeting throughout” as a selling point, potential homebuyers today may cringe at the idea of having wall-to-wall carpeting. Carpeting is expensive to purchase and install. In addition, there is growing concern over the healthfulness of carpeting due to the amount of chemicals used in its processing and the potential for allergens (a serious concern for families with children). Add to that the probability that the carpet style and colour that you thought was absolutely perfect might not be what someone else had in mind.

Because of these hurdles, wall-to-wall carpet is something on which it’s difficult to recoup the costs. Removing carpeting and restoring wood floors is usually a more profitable investment.

Invisible Improvements

Invisible improvements are those costly projects that you know make your house a better place to live in, but that nobody else would notice – or likely care about. A new plumbing system or HVAC unit (heating, venting and air conditioning) might be necessary, but don’t expect it to recover these costs when it comes time to sell.

Many homebuyers simply expect these systems to be in good working order and will not pay extra just because you recently installed a new heater. It may be better to think of these improvements in terms of regular maintenance, and not an investment in your home’s value.

The Bottom Line

It is difficult to imagine spending thousands of dollars on a home-improvement project that will not be reflected in the home’s value when it comes time to sell. There is no simple equation for determining which projects will garner the highest return, or the most bang for your buck.

Some of this depends on the local market and even the age and style of the house. Homeowners frequently must choose between an improvement that they would really love to have (the in-ground swimming pool) and one that would prove to be a better investment. A bit of research, or the advice of a qualified real estate professional, can help homeowners avoid costly projects that don’t really add value to a home

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The Art of Packing: 44 Tips to Save Space, Time and Keep You Organized

08 Wednesday Sep 2010

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There is something uplifting about moving: a new home is a new beginning and packing becomes a purifying ritual, a time to decide what you will take and what you will leave. Packing for a move is the packrat’s only true redemption. When else are they likely to discard, recycle or donate the mountains of clothes, unread magazines, and knickknacks? Packrat or not it can seem like a daunting task. Take a deep breath and mediate on this phrase: packing can be pleasant. All you need to know are a few tricks from the masters.

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, it’s a good idea to pack a box of basic necessities and if possible transport the box with you to your new home rather than putting it in the moving truck. In case of any unforeseen delays in the arrival of your belongings, you won’t be completely inconvenienced. Keeping the box with you also means you won’t have to dig through stacks of boxes when you get to your new house. Some ‘must-haves’ are shampoo, soap, coffee mugs, tea or instant coffee, pens, paper, a small box of laundry detergent, scissors, a few washcloths and towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, plastic utensils and paper plates. (If you have not mastered the Zen of unpacking you may also want to add aspirin to your box of essentials!)

Packing breakables can be the most time consuming part of preparing for your move. Each glass, cup, plate, and bowl must be wrapped. Most of us use old newspaper but the ink can become messy. Try wrapping your plates in tablecloths, dishtowels, clothes or bath towels. Using fabric items as the actual wrapping material saves space and weight-you would have had to pack them up regardless but this way you do not transport unneeded newspaper which will just end up in a crumpled pile in your new kitchen.

You may be surprised at how expensive boxes can be if you decide to buy them from your movers or other packing suppliers. Veteran movers are in the know on the best places to find free, sturdy boxes: grocery and furniture stores receive most of their inventory in boxes which must be disposed of. These merchants are usually happy to give these away but try to ask for boxes in the first two weeks of any month; lots of other people have the same idea and there may be none left if you wait until the end of the month. If you work in a large office which frequently updates its computer equipment, ask for these particularly strong boxes in anticipation of your move. If you have storage space and plan to move again within a few years, hold onto the coveted computer boxes.

A great way to save time is to use a system of colored labels. Even if you don’t consider yourself ultra-organized, it’s a simple time-saver. Buy large office labels in four or five colors and use different colors to denote different parts of the house (ex. yellow for the kitchen, blue for the bathroom etc.) Color coding can be a quick visual reference.

No self-respecting mover would ever admit to it but sometimes boxes get left in the rain just a little too long. The result is wet belongings and occasionally clothes get ruined when colours bleed from dark to light fabrics. It’s a good idea to place any moisture-sensitive items in clean plastic bags before packing in boxes.

A few reminders:

•   Always pack the heaviest objects on the bottom and work up to those which are light and breakable.

•   Chemical cleaners should never share a box with food even those items which are canned or unopened.

•   Criss-cross tape across the bottom of boxes then up the sides to prevent boxes from breaking open.

Hopefully, by keeping these tips in mind, you will manage to avoid any moving mishaps and make the first days in your new home as special as they should be.

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why pay more ? listing commission plan starts 1%* and up,get VIJAY now.

why pay more ? listing commission plan starts 1%* and up,get VIJAY now.

Vijay Gandhi,
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RE/MAX Dynasty Realty Inc. Brokerage*
Direct: 647-267-6338     Office: 905-471-0002 / 416-335-4335
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