6/4/2008 8:22:00 AM
Give roses from the past a new future
By Kari Smith (NC)-In a world filled with what seems like unlimited choices, gardeners are finding that some of the traditional varieties of plants, like old-fashioned roses, are disappearing. In an effort to bring back some of those varieties, many gardeners ...
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6/4/2008 8:17:00 AM
City tops in home-price gains
Sherwood Park and the Edmonton neighbourhood of Castle Downs top the nation for highest home appreciation in the last decade, says a survey released Tuesday by Royal LePage Real Estate Services. In Castle Downs, a typical condominium saw price growth of 633 ...
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6/2/2008 9:06:00 AM
Fabulous flooring
(NC)-Installing new flooring in the home is a worthwhile investment. It gives any room an instant upgrade since it's the first element many people notice when they walk into a room. "Flooring is one of the most important features of a room," ...
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6/2/2008 9:03:00 AM
Condo buyers need to do their homework
The following are questions from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. that are particularly important for buyers considering condominiums in buildings that once contained rental units: - Is the condominium corporation in good financial condition? - Is all documentation ...
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5/22/2008 7:38:00 AM
Landscape revival Ways to add some intrigue to your backyard
(NC)-Latest outdoor space design trends. 2008 is all about Natural Life - a style that brings together calming elements like rich, burnished woods, tactile rattan-style resin and a colour palette of teak, java, sand and coral. Use a monochromatic palette of ...
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5/22/2008 7:09:00 AM
HOUSING: Boom over, but no major downward correction seen, says Scotiabank
Writing in its latest Real Estate Trends report, Scotiabank’s Senior Economist Adrienne Warren added that Canadian housing prices continue to appreciate, even if by “the mid-single digit”. But adjusted for inflation, the average resale home ...
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5/16/2008 4:25:00 PM
What's hot in the home?
(NC)-You may know the latest fashion trends, but what about home trends? According to a leading consumer trends advisory firm, Iconoculture, the trend is moving toward a greener, smarter and more soothing abode. Glamorous Greening When it comes to home decor, ...
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5/16/2008 4:20:00 PM
Canada's housing market expected to cool off
Canada's housing market is expected to continue to cool off throughout this year and into 2009, a Scotiabank report says, bringing balance to the market for the first time in a decade. However, the report says that a major drop in housing prices, as seen ...
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5/8/2008 9:17:00 AM
Kitchen updates that won't sink your budget
(NC)-Think you need to hire a TV crew to help transform the look of your home? Think again. Leslie Segrete, star of While You Were Out and Trading Spaces, says it is possible for anyone (even without a crew) to make major home improvements with a small budget ...
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5/8/2008 9:10:00 AM
On the real estate roller-coaster
Here's what some visitors to edmontonjournal.com had to say about housing prices in Edmonton in light of the latest statistics from the Realtors Association of Edmonton: - Homes are only worth what people are willing to pay. While this may be a deal in ...
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