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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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Coastal Living - Nova Scotia's Ocean Playground - About our beautiful coast 20 May 14 06:04 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Many of us share the dream of enjoying a charming life awaking to the ocean vistas, the sound of crashing waves, swimming in the refreshing waters... Nova Scotia's 13,000 kilometers ( km ) of coastline & ocean playground is a significant draw 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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How was the real estate market in the Halifax Region in 2013 - the facts & stats 05 January 14 09:37 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: How is the real estate market in Halifax? The facts & stats for 2013! Halifax Regional Municipality Housing Market check What’s made this year more notable has been the very slow start for the first 5 months of the year, which felt especially Read More...

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How to make your tired kitchen more appealing to buyers without breaking the bank - Re/Max Nova 05 January 14 09:07 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: How to make your kitchen attractive to buyers without breaking the bank Making Your Kitchen More Attractive to Buyers What's one of the most important rooms in your home? When it comes to selling your property quickly, and for the best price, the Read More...

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The average house price in Canada, by city & by province - Re/Max Nova Halifax Real Estate 05 January 14 09:01 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: The average Canadian house price by city & province for Fall 2013 - Interactive map - ReMax Nova You probably read in one of our National newspapers that Canadian housing market continues to hit new highs, with the average price increasing by almost Read More...

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When is the best time to sell my home? Should I wait for the Spring market? 05 January 14 08:41 AM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: So many believe that the only time to sell a home is in the Spring. While Spring is normally the busiest season for Real Estate sales, people do buy homes 363 days per year ( Realtors® in Nova Scotia are not allowed to write or present offers nor Read More...

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Canadian Housing Markets in 2013 - 6 posted new records in 1st quarter - reMax Nova Halifax Real Estate 30 April 13 08:28 AM | Merv Edinger | 39 Comments: After a slow start, demand for luxury homes is regaining momentum in most major centres, says RE/MAX Mississauga, ON (April 30, 2013) - Spring is in the air and nowhere is that more evident than in the country's luxury housing market. After a subdued 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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Free down payment mortgage options vs renting & hopefully saving a down payment 28 January 12 02:43 PM | Merv Edinger | 0 Comments: Read More...

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Our Halifax Regional Municiaplity Communities - churches & places of worship -remax nova 26 January 12 04:13 PM | Merv Edinger | 48 Comments: A list of the Halifax Regional Munipality's places of worship & churches, broken down by religion, with links for you to be able to access more information about each. We hope that you find this service helpful. If you know of another church, 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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