What Are the Financial Experts Forecasting for Canada in 2012? Before we consider other sources, let's look at what financial experts are predicting for the Canadian market and what that could mean for the real estate market. For the beginning of 2012, the Bank of Canada anticipates 'weaker ex
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01/04/2012
Since I love to eat and hate to cook, I'm always looking for low maintenance, healthy recipes to make my busy life a litter easier. Last night I made Split Pea Soup and it was delicious! This simple recipe was easy to make and if you're watching your waste line this hardy soup sticks to your rib
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12/09/2011
You may find yourself reading this blog because someone, either a real estate agent, or a friend has suggested you should stage your home. The question is who should stage my home, a home stager? What is a Home Stager? Good question and what distinguishes one home stager from another? In fact wi
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12/03/2011
So you’re home is on the market and it’s Winter in Toronto, Ontario. Although of late, we’ve seen unseasonably warm temperatures, and as we all know that can change in an instant. Here is a simple check list to maximize the presentation of your home during this frosty time of year and hence max
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12/01/2011
I would like to share our winner and the winning recipe who sent in the best holiday recipe with our December Newsletter. Please see our winner Jean Taylor's submission: Hello Rachel; I'm sending you a family favourite recipe. This entree is a big hit with the family especially during the holid
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11/30/2011
In my career I have come across numerous listings where individuals undergo taking on staging a listing with the misconception that staging a home means putting some furniture in a room to fill the space. The most impactful and most important elements to a successful design or home staging job ar
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11/30/2011
So you have a listing and it needs to be staged which includes renting furniture. There's no time to waste you have to move quickly because chances are they wanted it staged and photographed in the next couple of days. Below is a hands on approach to choosing and combining the right pieces of re
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11/29/2011
Although at CM Staging Solutions, we focus primarily on home staging, most people don’t realize not only do we stage homes for sale; we also stage homes for life. Staging for living is a great option if your moving to a new space and unsure how to arrange your furniture or are you downsizing, com
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11/29/2011
Very often I receive calls from people who are looking to sell their condo and would like to stage it themselves in order to get it ready for list. I understand the need to save money and with many condominiums currently still offering one of the most economical options in downtown Toronto. The
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11/27/2011
Size: I’m sure size is a challenge that is relevant to all large cities, not just Toronto. Undeniably condos come in a number of sizes and configurations which can make furniture space planning especially challenging. This is when understanding the importance of scale is critical to the success
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11/27/2011
