Dining rooms can often be one of the most challenging rooms to style, as their main elements essentially consist of just a table and chairs. Although it is not the room that is used most frequently in your house, it is still an important element in your main floor living area. Mainly used for large family gatherings and special occasions, this formal room shouldn't be overlooked in the design process. It should mirror the special celebrations that it hosts!

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Here are some helpful design tips to give your dining room a beautiful, stylish and elegant look. When you follow these key elements, the room that you thought was the hardest to work around can actually become one of the easiest spaces to transform! Now you only have to worry about what vino to…

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The real estate market is always changing. Varying economic indicators dictate which stage your local market is experiencing. It helps to understand how market conditions can affect your position as a seller. What are these market conditions? Well, we're sure you've heard some common phrases tossed around. Has anyone taken the time to explain them? Not everyone is familiar with real estate jargon, and that's okay. We're here to help you understand E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! That's our job.

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What is a Balanced Market?

The number of homes is equal to the demand or number of the buyers. Typically, this type of market shows that demand is equal to supply, homes sell within an acceptable time period and prices are generally stable. What does…

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Moving is stressful! Remembering to pack, unpack and organize everything you have is difficult. We've created a checklist that breaks down what you can do each month before you move to make the whole process easier to manage. If you don't have a large amount of time before you move, you can adjust this checklist according to your needs.

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11 or More Weeks Before You Move

  • Ask your REALTOR® how you will receive the keys to your new home and the time when it is appropriate for you to enter.
  • If you are planning a renovation, getting it done before you move in is ideal. You may need to order renovation materials in advance of your move so the work can begin as soon as you have possession.

 

9 to 10 Weeks Before Moving

  • If needed,…

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Everything has its own jargon; its own terminologies. Real estate is no exception. Are you searching for the meaning of some words listed in your contract, or looking to understand a word you heard your Realtor say, but were too afraid to ask? Never fear, C21 Able is here. We've made a small dictionary of real estate terms for you! Bookmark or favourite this page to have as a handy reference while you're going through the home buying or home selling process.

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Active contingent

When a seller accepts an offer from a buyer, that offer hinges on the buyer’s ability to meet certain conditions before sale finalization. Contingencies might include the buyer selling their home, receiving mortgage approval, or reaching an agreement with the seller…

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