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How Hanna-Barbera's 1960's animated tv sitcom The Jetson's changed our lives 11 December 14 09:02 AM | Merv Edinger | 2 Comments: In the 1960's, a family would gather around their television set ( more of them were black & white in those days ), whilst one kid was designated to carefully adjust the antennas, or perhaps the rabbit ears ), until the picture came in clearly. Read More...

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Downsizing - A different retirement living option & tax savings for you to consider - RE/MAX nova 05 November 14 06:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Retirement living options "An aging population is getting some of the blame for projections that housing demand will slump in Halifax in 2015 and rebound only slightly in 2016. The latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Read More...

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Housing Affordability Across Generations - Then & Now - Across Canada - ReMax Nova Halifax real estate 30 April 13 08:32 AM | Merv Edinger | 2 Comments: Housing Affordability Across Generations - Then & Now - Across Canada A chart of " then " & " now " affordability of housing prices across the country. *Provided by NSAR April/13. Now for a comparison of Mortgage Interest Rates Read More...

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Save pennies vs making $$$: the REAL value of a FULL SERVICE brokerage 02 August 12 06:49 AM | Merv Edinger | 303 Comments: Save pennies vs making $$$: the REAL value of a FULL SERVICE brokerage (Members Only) ( edit / delete ) Our brokerage at recently met to discuss the changes in our industry over the last several years & the fact that as soon as the Real Estate market Read More...

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Clauses in a standard real estate purchase & sale & how they protect your best interests 18 February 12 11:03 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: FYI! Standard clauses in a purchase & sale of real property & why they are there to protect you Standard Agreements are written to protect the public In NS, we are fortunate to have well written, by lawyers with input from industry members, standard Read More...

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Purchasing a home using a FREE DOWNPAYMENT mortgage VS renting: what is a better investment? 21 January 12 04:16 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: FREE DOWN PAYMENT mortgages are available to you! Did you know that the FREE DOWN PAYMENT program from certain lenders is not only available to buyers, not just first time buyers, of single family homes but also those who are in the market for owner-occupied Read More...

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Our communities - Lake Echo: kayaking, boating, waterskiing - Halifax Real Estate Remax Nova 16 January 12 08:43 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Lake Echo is a community that is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia , Canada ; approximately 15 kilometres east of Dartmouth following Highway #7 or Highway #107. As of 2006, the population was 3,527 . Origionally, mostly a cottage Read More...

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Our communities: Lawrencetown - surf's up! 16 January 12 03:26 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Lawrencetown (2006 population: 668) is a Canadian rural community in Nova Scotia 's Halifax Regional Municipality on Route 207 , just east of Dartmouth. The settlement was established during Father Le Loutre's War . Known to surfers & kite Read More...

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Our communities: Porters Lake - Halifax Real Estate Remax Nova 15 January 12 07:44 PM | Merv Edinger | 85 Comments: Porters Lake is a residential community in the eastern shore region of the Halifax Regional Municipality , Nova Scotia , Canada , between Trunk 7 and Route 207 , 27.8 km from Halifax . The residents mainly commute to jobs in Dartmouth , Burnside Industrial Read More...

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Our Communities: Clayton Park & Rockingham - Remax Nova Halifax Real Estate 14 January 12 05:06 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Clayton Park and its surrounding areas have seen some of the highest growth rates in the metro area over the last few years. The first subdivisions were constructed around 1970 and the area is now experiencing the development of its last remaining land. Read More...

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Looking for that sweet deal? Considering purchasing a foreclosure? Things you should know... - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:42 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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Whether you are planning to build new or to renovate, there are many green options that you may want to consider - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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Baby boomers take note! Options to consider when downsizing to a new home - Remax Nova Real Estate 28 December 11 08:26 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1" mce_src="http://mervynedinger.point2agent.com//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Read More...

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