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NEW LISTING MLS®: 8 Grove St - Income Property, Dartmouth NS, ExitRealty Optimum http://www.exitwithwayne.com
Enjoy nice views of the Halifax Harbour from this 3 unit rental property. Great location and each unit comes with fridge & stove. It has a positive cash flow. Great opportunity for someone who wants to live in 1 unit and rent the others!
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
NEW LISTINGS MLS®: Condominiums for Sale (Armoury Square) - 5839 Cunard St, Halifax - Exit Realty Optimum - http://www.exitwithwayne.com
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Stunning new Architecturally designed condos available for immediate occupancy, located in downtown Halifax. Close to shopping, fine dining and entertainment. Harbour views, cityscape, bridges and historic Halifax Commons. Self controlled coil heating and cooling system located in each unit using efficient natural gas heat, large terraces and balconies, hardwood floors, tray ceilings, wide trims, ceramic floors, double vanities, 9ft. ceilings. Ready for your personal touches today! Listing Office: EXIT REALTY OPTIMUM
Web Site: www.exitwithwayne.com
Summer Tips For Your Home
While indoors…
Keep windows closed in the heat of the day. Open windows in the cool of the night.
Attics gets hot in the summer - temperatures of up to 65°C (150°F) are common. Insulation in your attic protects your home from excessive heat penetration in summer and cold penetration in winter. Invest in attic insulation for year-round comfort and efficiency.
Make sure roof ventilation is adequate to prevent heat buildup in summer and moisture buildup in winter.
Use floor and ceiling fans to create gentle breezes to keep you and your family comfortable. Set the oscillation & speed to suit your needs. Keep fans on low as you sleep and on high while you are preparing dinner.
If you have a dry basement, use the fan in your furnace to circulate cool basement air throughout your home. Maintain your furnace air filter at peak efficiency to reduce indoor pollen levels.
Use compact fluorescent lighting wherever you can. Compact fluorescents use very little energy and produce much less waste heat than incandescent and halogen lights. In general, you will find lower indoor lighting levels more pleasant in warm weather.
While outdoors…
Longer days mean shorter nights. Don't forget to adjust your outdoor lighting timers. You'll save money and extend bulb life.
Outdoor living areas are more comfortable when they are lit just right. Using low-watt LED strings or lights will eliminate excessive and unnecessary lighting. After all, lighting should be just bright enough for safety and for relaxing on summer evenings.
If you require constant lighting on your patio for safety reasons, install compact fluorescent lights that use less electricity. A timer or lights on a motion sensor can also save electricity and extend bulb life.
Plan your garden with the changing seasons in mind. Shelter the south side of your home from summer sun with deciduous trees. Evergreens will protect the north side of your home from icy blasts.
While in the kitchen…
Timers and meat thermometers save energy and help you avoid overcooked meals (some metal thermometers can stay right in the bbq too)
Make full use of microwave ovens in hot weather. Microwave cooking can reduce energy consumption by two-thirds and produces much less waste heat than your stove. Toaster ovens and slow cookers are also a great way to reduce energy use in the kitchen.
Convection ovens consume up to one-third less energy than standard ovens. Heated air is continuously circulated by the oven's fan, for more even heat and reduced cooking times.
Vacuum your refrigerator's cooling coils every three months. Excessive dust buildup will reduce the energy efficiency and life expectancy of the compressor. Make sure there are no gaps in the door seal.
Your freezer works best when it is filled to capacity. Place covered plastic water-filled containers in your freezer for maximum efficiency, and buy the smallest model that will meet your needs.
Label frozen food clearly to minimize the amount of cold that escapes when searching for specific items.
While you clean your clothes…
Use a clothesline (if your neighbourhood covenants allow it). You'll save money and your clothes will have that fresh smell of summertime.
Washing a few small items in a large washing machine wastes energy and water; wait for a full load. Use the cold water cycle whenever possible. There are many cold-water detergents now on the market, and still more made specifically for energy conscious washing machines. Research what suits your family best
Keep windows closed in the heat of the day. Open windows in the cool of the night.
Attics gets hot in the summer - temperatures of up to 65°C (150°F) are common. Insulation in your attic protects your home from excessive heat penetration in summer and cold penetration in winter. Invest in attic insulation for year-round comfort and efficiency.
Make sure roof ventilation is adequate to prevent heat buildup in summer and moisture buildup in winter.
Use floor and ceiling fans to create gentle breezes to keep you and your family comfortable. Set the oscillation & speed to suit your needs. Keep fans on low as you sleep and on high while you are preparing dinner.
If you have a dry basement, use the fan in your furnace to circulate cool basement air throughout your home. Maintain your furnace air filter at peak efficiency to reduce indoor pollen levels.
Use compact fluorescent lighting wherever you can. Compact fluorescents use very little energy and produce much less waste heat than incandescent and halogen lights. In general, you will find lower indoor lighting levels more pleasant in warm weather.
While outdoors…
Longer days mean shorter nights. Don't forget to adjust your outdoor lighting timers. You'll save money and extend bulb life.
Outdoor living areas are more comfortable when they are lit just right. Using low-watt LED strings or lights will eliminate excessive and unnecessary lighting. After all, lighting should be just bright enough for safety and for relaxing on summer evenings.
If you require constant lighting on your patio for safety reasons, install compact fluorescent lights that use less electricity. A timer or lights on a motion sensor can also save electricity and extend bulb life.
Plan your garden with the changing seasons in mind. Shelter the south side of your home from summer sun with deciduous trees. Evergreens will protect the north side of your home from icy blasts.
While in the kitchen…
Timers and meat thermometers save energy and help you avoid overcooked meals (some metal thermometers can stay right in the bbq too)
Make full use of microwave ovens in hot weather. Microwave cooking can reduce energy consumption by two-thirds and produces much less waste heat than your stove. Toaster ovens and slow cookers are also a great way to reduce energy use in the kitchen.
Convection ovens consume up to one-third less energy than standard ovens. Heated air is continuously circulated by the oven's fan, for more even heat and reduced cooking times.
Vacuum your refrigerator's cooling coils every three months. Excessive dust buildup will reduce the energy efficiency and life expectancy of the compressor. Make sure there are no gaps in the door seal.
Your freezer works best when it is filled to capacity. Place covered plastic water-filled containers in your freezer for maximum efficiency, and buy the smallest model that will meet your needs.
Label frozen food clearly to minimize the amount of cold that escapes when searching for specific items.
While you clean your clothes…
Use a clothesline (if your neighbourhood covenants allow it). You'll save money and your clothes will have that fresh smell of summertime.
Washing a few small items in a large washing machine wastes energy and water; wait for a full load. Use the cold water cycle whenever possible. There are many cold-water detergents now on the market, and still more made specifically for energy conscious washing machines. Research what suits your family best
2007 Real Estate Sales in Nova Scotia Continue to Rise
The first half of 2007 showed continued climbing home prices in Nova Scotia. The number of property sales was up 13.2% from the first half of 2006 and property prices increased 5.63%. The average sales price from January 2007 to June 2007 came in at $195,168, compared with $184,514 for the same period in 2006. The number of home owners trying to sell their homes was up slightly from the 2007 with an increase of 2.7% in listings. One area that showed extremely high growth was the Spryfield area where home prices rose 10.8% the number of sales increased by 26.8%. Bedford, Fairview, Motebello, Keystone, Woodlawn and Hammonds Plains also showed increases well above the province average. Halifax was close to on par with the province averages, while Beaverbank, Upper Sackville, and Fall River performed below the average. This is primarily due to very strong performance in 2006. I expect home prices to continue to rise and the slight rise in interest rates that we should see should have little affect on the market. Nova Scotia is still one of the most economical places to live and own a home in North America. An average mortgage payment under $900 dollars a month is still affordable for most families.
Note: Date source is the Multiple Listing Service®. Statistics are based are a comparison of Jan 2006 to Jun 2006 vs. Jan 2007 vs Jun 2007.
Note: Date source is the Multiple Listing Service®. Statistics are based are a comparison of Jan 2006 to Jun 2006 vs. Jan 2007 vs Jun 2007.
About this Blog
This blog belongs to me. All opinions and comments are fully my own opinions and comments, belong to me, and in no way reflect other's viewpoints or opinions. It is where you can find up updates and what's going on about the real estate business in Nova Scotia.
This blog is written under my own point-of-view, and I have full editorial control over its contents. When I correct mistakes - if they are beyond spelling and grammar mistakes - I will note that a post has been updated.
I am available for speaking engagements through this blog; if you are a member of the media looking for expert commentary on issues related to public relations, marketing and communications and its convergence with social media, please contact me from my main web site: Click Here to Contact Wayne or visit me at: http://www.exitwithwayne.com/.
This blog is written under my own point-of-view, and I have full editorial control over its contents. When I correct mistakes - if they are beyond spelling and grammar mistakes - I will note that a post has been updated.
I am available for speaking engagements through this blog; if you are a member of the media looking for expert commentary on issues related to public relations, marketing and communications and its convergence with social media, please contact me from my main web site: Click Here to Contact Wayne or visit me at: http://www.exitwithwayne.com/.
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