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Selling your dream house can be financially and emotionally challenging for anyone, especially during tough times. At times, you may feel it as an invasion of your privacy, as several homebuyers will visit your place, open each cabinet, and inspect the home from every nook and corner. And above all, they may offer you a pretty small amount of money in return for your dream home.  Having no experience and understanding the complexities of this process often ends up in significant blunders ruining the seller financially. However, seeking knowledge about tiny know-hows can save you from many pitfalls; if you are under the process of selling your home for some emergency cash, then here’s what to avoid.  Rule no. 1 – Not researching –  People…

Pexels – CC0 License It seems as though every year at this point, a new previously unthinkable weather record is being broken. The recent extreme heatwaves in Canada and fire hurricanes in California signify that climate change and other global effects are having an unprecedented effect on our weather, and it’s only set to become more unpredictable, baffling scientists and worrying citizens in the same stroke. Of course, this takes time to develop, so the somewhat worrying introduction to this article should not cause panic. However, if you’ve noticed that your area has been experiencing odd weather in recent years, it might be a worthwhile idea to consider what home utilities could help you manage this. If you prepare in this way, even the most…

“Why do I need a real estate attorney?” Many self-sufficient homebuyers often ask this question. The short answer is, selling a house is never an easy task. However, there are several reasons why you should hire a real estate attorney to sell your home. An experienced real estate attorney provides support to your real estate agent, helps you find out loopholes in a purchase agreement, saves your money with contingencies, and maybe even protects you from judicial proceedings over time.  In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons to elaborate on the importance of hiring a real estate attorney. And living in Canada near Edmonton, you must already be looking for a place to move out. Since it presents you with a large number…

Las Vegas summer is often characterized by extremely hot temperatures and low humidity. During this period—which kicks off in June and ends in September—there is a huge chance that your home will be as hot as a furnace. At such times, you may be compelled to turn your home into a freezer by cranking up your AC, forgetting about the energy bill next quarter. While we wouldn’t fault such a move, we would like you to know that there are other better and green alternatives. These alternatives will keep you and your home cool, help you save money, and ensure that you are kind to mother earth. 1. Leverage your Air Conditioner.  If you must turn to your air-conditioner, set the thermostat between 24-27° C…

Pexels. CCO Licensed. Adopting your first dog can be exciting, but it can also come with a lot of challenges. Below are a few mistakes that many first time dog owners make – and what you should be doing instead. Not doing your research There’s a lot of research worth doing before getting a dog. This includes understanding the costs and understanding the needs of your dog. Breed-specific research can be particularly useful as different types of dog have different needs. For instance, the temperament, dietary needs and exercise needs of a husky are likely to be very different to that of a chihuahua. You can find lots of information online or by talking to dog professionals and fellow owners.   Skipping training classes If you’re…

Source: Pexels Living with asthma can be challenging. From chest tightness to shortness of breath, there are a host of symptoms that can affect the quality of your everyday life, but did you know that your home environment could actually be worsening your symptoms? There are several allergens – such as pollen, dust, and mold – that could be lurking inside your home and flaring your asthma up. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize these risks and ensure that your home works for you just as it should. Let’s take a look at our top three techniques. Buy an AC Filter and Change It Regularly An AC filter (also known as an HVAC filter) helps to remove impurities such as dust, bacteria, pet dander from…