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Tax Benefits of Home Ownership - RE/MAX nova 04 February 15 02:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 2 Comments: As a potential Home Buyer, I am sure you are like so many others in the same situation & have many questions regarding buying your first home. What many home buyers don't consider when buying a home is the Tax Benefits of Home Ownership . Consult Read More...

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How much lower can they go? Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 0.75% - Mortgage rates should follow 21 January 15 01:24 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Wednesday, 21 January 2015 How much lower can they go? Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 0.75% - Mortgage rates should follow Bank of Canada shocks market with rate cut. How much lower can they go? The Bank of Canada announced a surprise quarter-percentage-point Read More...

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Creating quiet in a (sometimes) noisy home 19 January 15 04:43 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Does your spouse like to practice the drums in the evening? Does your teenager like to play video games, with the volume turned up high? Are there other sources of noise you'd like to minimize? There are many ways to soundproof areas of your home Read More...

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Selling your home doesn't have to be overwhelming 16 January 15 03:17 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Selling your home doesn't have to be overwhelming When some people think about selling their home, they imagine all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen, clean closets, prepare for viewings, find another home, arrange financing, start Read More...

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You don't notice it – but most buyers will - the smelly truth 16 January 15 02:46 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: You don't notice it – but most buyers will. Imagine you're viewing a potential new home. You walk in the front door and are instantly impressed. You explore the property room by room and like what you see. Then there's something you Read More...

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Avoiding unwelcome guests - household pests 16 January 15 02:08 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Avoiding unwelcome guests There are unwelcome guests that most homeowners dread. They come into your house, eat, sleep, make a mess, and never leave willingly. No I am not talking about your in-laws or your second cousin twice removed, I am talking about Read More...

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First-time home buyers take note! No need for a "starter home" when you can afford to move into this renovated family home in Dartmouth 12 January 15 01:01 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Affordale, move-in ready, renovated home for sale in family friendly Dartmouth neighborhood - 28 Eastwood Court - RE/MAX nova 28 Eastwood Court MLS® 04888723 First-time home buyers take note! There is no need to buy a starter home when you can move Read More...

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One Of Halifax's Best Neighbourhoods To Call Home - that you may not know about 30 December 14 04:31 PM | Merv Edinger | 437 Comments: Railway Station in Cole Harbour Forest Hills is a wonderful family oriented suburb in Cole Harbour adjacent to & immediately east of the former city boundary of Dartmouth which was originally settled in an area known to the Mi'kmaq as "Boonamoogwaddy" 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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A wonderful find for your family in the executive neighborhood Russell Lake West 20 May 14 06:21 AM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Welcome to 55 Freshwater Trail , a wonderful find for your family in the executive neighborhood Russell Lake West . The spacious & stylish grand foyer invites you to this elegant home. A classically designed yet very functional kitchen with a breakfast Read More...

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Viva La Vista! We have homes with awe inspiring views for every budget 20 May 14 06:11 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Have you been dreaming of being able to unwind, after a long day at work with your loved ones, sipping a glass of your favorite wine & enjoy a breathtaking view? Here are some stunning vistas that could be yours to enjoy in a wide range of budgets: Read More...

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Coastal Living - NS's Ocean Playground - Living gently on the coast 20 May 14 05:57 AM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Nova Scotia's 13,000 kms of coastline is highly valued for many reasons: social, cultural, economic, tourism, recreation, sport, communication, real estate, transport, renewable energy, offshore oil & gas, fisheries, aquaculture & ecological Read More...

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Canada’s luxury home market on clear, upward trajectory in 2013 28 January 14 12:44 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: The Upper-end luxury real estate market in Canada in 2013 Canada’s luxury home market on clear, upward trajectory, marked by record sales in most major centres in 2013, says RE/MAX Accelerated demand pushing five-year growth rates into double and Read More...

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The Upper-End Luxury Housing Market In Halifax-Dartmouth in 2013 & what 2014 could bring 28 January 14 12:16 PM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: Despite a considerable softening in overall residential activity in 2013, Halifax-Dartmouth’s luxury housing market held up relatively well. Strength was evident, as the upper end marked its third best year on record, although the segment posted Read More...

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Cinderella - A Comparison Of A Fairy Tale With the Facts of Our Halifax Real Estate Market - ReMax Nova 07 January 14 10:57 AM | Merv Edinger | 1 Comments: We all grew up knowing Disney's version of the beloved Cinderella , a European folk tale . The love story of a pretty girl, down on her luck who meets a prince, falls in love, & lives happily ever after, right? Have you ever thought of the other Read More...

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