Home inspections may be more prevalent in softer real estate market

Question: In a departure from the norm, the question today will be an inspection-related one posed by me: has there been an increase in the number of pre-purchase home inspections since the market has cooled down? Answer: As the residential housing . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Peonies get groove back

New container varieties restore status to former favourite

Peonies are expected to make a big comeback this year, especially with the introduction of a whole new breed of compact "city" peonies, bred specifically for growing in containers. Some gardeners, enamoured with their beautiful flowers, nevertheless, get frustrated about . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

SOLD FEB 6 D4

OFFERED:East KildonanADDRESS: 484 Jamison Ave.ASKING PRICE: $79, 900TAXES: $1, 510.88SQUARE FOOTAGE: 640BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 1LOT SIZE: 25 x 101LISTING AGENT: Charlene Urbanski, Lifestyles Real Estate, 204-612-6655OFFERED:Amber TrailsADDRESS: 1101-1275 Leila Ave.ASKING PRICE: $289, 900TAXES: $3, 659.23SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 258BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Quick quality

Innovative infill design eases building process

Tri-West Homes -- a division of the A & S Group of Homes -- is introducing a fresh take on building new.Under traditional building guidelines you buy a lot in a sub-division and hire a builder to build your dream . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Form and function

St. Vital condo offers efficient layout and stellar location

With apartment-style condos, function isn't derived purely from how big a suite is -- how well the available space is used also plays a big part. An 886 square-foot two-bedroom main floor unit at The Oxbow on the Seine (phase . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Winter oasis

Embrace the season and create a backyard paradise

For many of us who live in a cold climate, our vision of a backyard paradise is synonymous with a lush, green, almost tropical environment. As we wait for spring to arrive, though, the ideal landscape should also invite us . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

First-time home buyers share their experiences

In April 2015, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation completed an online survey of 788 first-time home buyers. All respondents had purchased a home for the first time in the previous 12 months. (Note: this survey was national in scope . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

MODERN DREAM

North Carolina home captivates couple

PITTSBURO, N.C. -- At a stage of life when many of their friends are downsizing or choosing assisted living communities, Philip and Velma Helfaer eagerly built a new home on the fringe of one of North Carolina's Triangle region's most . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

Denture tablets: not just for false teeth anymore

Question: How do I clean coffee stains from ceramic and glass cups? Ivan, WinnipegAnswer: Denture tablets are fantastic at cleaning coffee-stained mugs. Drop one tablet into the ceramic and/or glass cups, fill with hot water, leave overnight and wipe with . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

Romancing your home for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so why not add a little romance to your decor? A few romantic touches will show your significant other how much they mean to you. It doesn't take much to show you care.After . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30