Found 118 blog entries tagged as Tara Kennedy.

 

Home Inspections: What to Know and Why You Need One

As a buyer, home inspections are an important part of the buying process. It is not mandatory to have one, but it is in your best interest that you know exactly what you are getting from a professional level. Home inspections can cost a few hundred dollars, but it will be the best money you will spend.


The last thing you want is to be a home owner that has issues occurring a month or so down the road that could have been prevented or brought to your attention prior to purchasing the home.


A home inspector is your ally as they will go into the house and look for things you are not aware of. Inspectors are well- versed in what regulations and standards exist in your city or town, and are keen…

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Labour Day in Canada

Labour Day is a statutory national holiday celebrated throughout Canada on the first Monday in September. The September date has remained unchanged, even though the government has been encouraged to adopt May 1st as Labour Day, the date celebrated by the majority of the rest of the world. Moving the holiday, in addition to breaking with tradition, could have been viewed as aligning the Canadian labour movements with internationalist sympathies. Another major reason for keeping the current September date is that the United States celebrates its Labor Day on the same day. History of Canadian Labour Day The origins of Labour Day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt in…

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Residential Property Management - MaxWell Direct Realty

 

TaraKennedy_DirectRealtyMaxWell Direct Realty is your top choice for property management.  Our number one priority is your property and your tenants.  In an ever-changing world of technology, you need a management company that places all our priority on what matters - accuracy, efficiency and tailored strategic action plans to ensure your service quality.  You need the right management company to identify, obtain and retain "A" type tenant quality to maintain the rate of wear on your property.  You need a management company who will set the standards high for your property and keep it high.  You need MaxWell Direct Realty - Where Real Estate Happens.

 

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

  • Tenant screening and…

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Winter Proofing Your Home


Clean the Gutters: Remove leaves and debris, unclog drains, and rinse away any dirt. This will extend the life of your gutters and help water drain easier once spring comes.

Check and Fix Leaks: Check your home for any indoor and outdoor leaks and drafts. Drafts can be checked by using a lighter and watching for a flickering flame. If the flame flickers, there are issues. Places to check: Electrical sockets, door jams, and windows. Some areas can easily be fixed by caulking around the areas with leaks.

Insulation: Add more insulation to the existing insulation in the attic. This will warm your home and cut down on the heating bill

Furnace: Get the furnace cleaned and checked once per year. Also, change the furnace…

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Housing Starts in Alberta Alive But Not Exactly Kicking - ATB Financial

ATB Economics | August 13, 2020


   

Home building activity in Alberta picked up in July, but remains relatively low.

The number of seasonally adjusted housing starts in June fell to their lowest level since October 1991, but rebounded by 52 per cent in July.

Unfortunately, starts in the province were still down by 22 per cent compared to July 2019 and by 12 per cent over the first seven months of 2020 versus the same period last year.

The situation is markedly different in central Canada.

Despite falling to zero in April in the face of public health measures,…

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Motivation

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Tara Kennedy, Real Estate Associate with MaxWell Devonshire Realty. Call me today for all your real estate needs @ 780-991-2636.

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