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“best before alarm”

March 28th, 2007
Every spring and fall, residents are reminded to check and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms and CO2 detectors. This is a good practice, and since it is tied to a regular calendar event, is easy to remember. Another less common but equally important thing to remember is to check the expiry date (if any) on your alarm units. These detectors have chemical strips or chambers ...

Think, Act….Live!

March 21st, 2007
“The things that one most wants to do are the thing that are probably most worth doing.” – Winifred Holtby

“To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” – Anatole France

“Change your thoughts and your change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
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Media Coverage on the Need for Title Insurance May be Somewhat Overstated

March 20th, 2007

The media "Coverage on the Need for Title Insurance Ovestated" story on using Title Insurance to prevent title fraud may have needlessly frightened people into believing that they should all run out today and buy title insurance policies on their home to protect them against fraudulent activities against the title of their home." - Deborah Upton, Manager and Owner, RE/MAX Crest Realty ...

Spring Ahead!

March 14th, 2007
The calendar pages are quickly flying by, and as each day passes we are reminded that we must start making plans for the rest of the year. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a home renovation or a major vacation. Whatever you want to do in the coming months, now is the right time to get a head start. If I can be of any assistance in moving your plans forward, please don’t hesitate to ...

Signs pointing towards busy spring housing market

March 7th, 2007

Better Humidity Control = Greater Year-Round Comfort

March 1st, 2007

Better Humidity Control = Greater Year-Round Comfort

Humidity in the home is often unnoticed, until it becomes too high or too low. While these extreme conditions tend to occur at the height summer and in the depth of winter, humidity control can be a year-round challenge in homes without an adequate system to maintain consistent humidity levels. The result can cause personal discomfort and ...