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More than 80 percent of Canadian homeowners admit they know little to nothing about the new Home Renovation Tax Credit that could result in tax savings up to a maximum of $1,350. The poll by Angus Reid Strategies also showed 98 percent of homeowners are unaware of the February 1, 2010 deadline for claiming their [...]
Everyone contemplating a renovation has to work within their budget in order to get the return on value that will leave them feeling satisfied with their accomplishments. Knowing what you can afford to do before you ask for estimates will open the process and allow for creative changes. In the case of replacing windows and [...]
A backlash from consumers and the real estate industry over a plan to require energy audits every time a home is sold has prompted Energy Minister George Smitherman to back down. The audits – which raised concerns that information could be used to beat down the price on the seller’s home – will no longer [...]
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Last week, the federal government announced it would increase its existing EcoEnergy home-retrofit rebates by 25 per cent or, as you’ll see in the case of windows and doors it is 33%. You can find the list of incentives at this online shortcut http://tinyurl.com/dajzj2. The province of Ontario told the Toronto Star it plans to [...]
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As the winter comes to a close, it is a good time to examine your heating bills to see where you can make some money saving changes. One of the major causes of high heating bills are doors and windows that let your warm air escape and the cold air enter. Experts agree that you [...]
Even though this initiative needs further clarification, we can see that the trend is certainly going GREEN! So now we have to make sense of how to maximize the results from your energy audit and position your home for a quick resale. According to research that is provided by Mississauga ReMax Professionals R.E. agent Laura [...]
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People always suggest that you need to read the fine print in any contract. My suggestion is to make the following words part of the bold print in any discussion. Are the products and services offered qualified for ecoEnergy grants? Does the money invested meet the requirements for the Home Renovation Tax Credit? Are the [...]
Many homeowners in Mississauga and the GTA are carefully considering the many aspects of home improvement. Whether to upgrade or replace? Is the lowest price the best price? How do I find a reliable contractor? How will I know if the products that are being replaced are the best value? Lets start with the first [...]
