EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BIGGEST MISTAKES BUYERS MAKE WHEN CONSIDERING A HOME PURCHASE.

FAILING TO CONSIDER ALL OF THEIR OPTIONS!

Homeowners will sacrifice their dream location because they can’t find a house that suits their needs or leave a neighborhood they love because they have outgrown their home. There is no need to compromise! In both situations, an addition provides the perfect solution. For homeowners who love their neighborhood, an addition can drastically increase available living space and may also be more cost efficient that moving would be!

When looking to buy, if there are no available properties in your desired neighborhood that offer the space you need, an addition can turn a smaller home into your dream home! While we all love the idea of a “move in ready” home, a little extra effort and the help of an expert team can result in the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood with no regrets! – Bole Cirovic, www.Modular.ca

CONDO BUYERS FAILING TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES BEFORE PURCHASING!

Condominiums are non-profit corporations which are governed by legislation that can vary from province to province. When you purchase a condo unit, you become a shareholder and are responsible (through condo fees) for the financial obligations associated with maintaining the building and retaining peak market value.

The seller is required to provide you with current documents such as financials, Reserve Fund Studies, meeting minutes, management agreements, bylaws, insurance certificates and registered documents. It is important to engage a professional document review company to assist in putting that information into an easily understood picture of the corporation’s health and welfare. This review helps you to understand the corporation’s current condition and any foreseeable future issues such as major renovations or repairs that may affect your costs or the value of your unit. An experienced document reviewer will also be able to answer all of your questions and give you more information on bylaws and legislation.

Being aware of the corporation’s current and future condition is in your best interest as a future condo owner. Details matter. – Sharon Blondin, www.CondoQuest.net

FAILING TO OBTAIN A HOME PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS REPORT!

This report provides valuable information about the current condition of a home and possible future issues. Essentially, it provides a detailed checkup of the home.

Unlike a typical home inspection, the home is tested under dynamic conditions in order to show how it breathes (are there leaks) and the condition of it’s heart (furnace/AC systems), arteries (ducts), and coat (insulation). The tests also show how effective and efficient air filtration is in the home, ensure all gas and combustion appliances are leak-free, checks quality of building materials and the effectiveness of the exhaust ventilation.

In case of any indoor air quality concerns, a separate assessment is performed. Samples for mold, bacteria or any other contaminant are processed by a registered lab. The report also includes a list of improvements recommended to rectify deficiencies found and a post-renovation/ improvements test can be performed to verify the results. -Andrej Bagar, www.FluxAir.ca

The Canadian Home Trends Winter 2016 Magazine is here!
Click here for your free online copy and discover everything trending this winter for your home.

Modular Home Additions Ltd will be exhibiting at the Home Show in March.

Make sure to stop by our booth and see how we can help grow your home in 3 days!

Details Below:

The Home Show will begin Friday March 11-20, 2016. Our Booth will be #2807.
Show Location: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

The Feb/Mar Digital Edition of RENO&DECOR is now online for your reading enjoyment!

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Get Inspired with our ideas, tips & trends for small spaces, decluttering cures and so much more!

Summer is not over yet!

The Canadian Home Trends Magazine put out their 2015 summer issue and would love it if you all had a chance to read it

The digital edition for Renovations 2015 is now available You will find your complimentary copy here ! We’d love to hear your feedback once you have had a chance to browse this issue!

As the weather continues to get warmer, the more uncomfortable the heat will get. If you have an air conditioner in your house consider yourself lucky, however when you leave it constantly running your bills with continue to get higher.

Here are a few ways you can keep cool in your house this summer:

1. Buy a portable fan.

This option is one of the most obvious, but it is also the most common way to cool yourself down. By using a portable fan it allows you to cool down in any part of the house you desire. Fans cool people, not spaces. Air motion over our skin helps evaporate sweat and transport our body heat away from us, which can help us feel three to four degrees cooler. Fans come in many different shapes, sizes and styles. Choosing the right fan your space will keep you nice and cool.

2. Close the curtains/ blinds

Close windows and window coverings in the morning before the day heats up, and then open them in the evening to flush your house with cooler air.

3. Turn off the lights

Just like going under a tree for shade, keeping the lights off on a hot day will help limit the heat generated in your home. Turn off your lights when they are not in use. Incandescent light bulbs give off a lot of unwanted heat by switching to LED or CFLs light blubs this will help with the cooling down of your house.

4. Insulate your house

Good insulation isn’t only for the winter! By adding more insulation to your house in the summer you can actually reduce your utility bill during both seasons. The extra insulation will keep the accumulated cool air in your house and the unwanted heat out.

5. Redo your roof

Summertime is a great time to get your roof redone. If you have the choice, choose a lighter roof or roof coating. It will reflect sunlight rather than absorb it. Get in touch with Modular Home Additions for more information.

Summer is the time to enjoy the fresh outdoors. However on those rainy days, the weather may have you locked up indoors. When it’s all gray and gloomy outside, the last thing you want is for your house to look and feel as gloomy as it is outside. With these summery paint colours, not only will they lift your spirit but will help renew your energy.

If you are not feeling adventurous enough to paint your walls, brightly coloured décor will work too!

Tangy Lime

Shoreline Blue

Sunny Yellow

Coral

On those nice and warm summer nights having a barbeque with friends and family is a great way to get outside while having some fun with those you love.

Here are 5 things you must have before you start grilling:

1. Charcoal

• Sure there are gas barbeques and even though it may take a bit longer for your food to cook, nothing tastes as good as smokey char grilled food.

2. Relaxing Patio Furtinature

• Having a BBQ by yourself can be fun but having a BBQ with a bunch of friends and family is even better. With that being said you and your guest need somewhere to sit and place their food. Investing in relaxing and stylish patio furniture is a good idea especially if you like entertaining.

3. Cool Lighting

• When June 21 ^st comes around summer has just begun, however daylight is shorter and nights are starting to get longer. Decorating your backyard or patio with lanterns and Christmas lights is a great way to take advantage of the long summer nights. It will make your outdoor space look inviting and relaxing.

4. Food & Drinks

• This is a NO BRAINER! You cannot have a BBQ without the food and drinks! When it comes to choosing what you should prepare make sure to make something for everyone. Making a variety of different meats and vegetables is sure to please everyone who attends you BBQ.