New property listed in Airdrie, Airdrie

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Terri Stephens

Property Photo: 28 SUMMERFIELD CLOSE SW in AIRDRIE

I have listed a new property at 28 SUMMERFIELD CLOSE SW in AIRDRIE.

READY and RENOVATED awaiting a family that ticks all the boxes. Room for the KIDS, Car + FIDO. Privacy from mature trees + private back yard - enjoy the deck plus barbeque sizzling steaks + cold bevvy. 3 Bedrooms up plus 4 piece bath + 2 piece ensuite. Lower level has a teenagers dream bedroom with their very own bathroom. Large Rec Room with niches for computer desk, book cases + storage. Large Laundry utility room that can fit a big table for folding laundry + crafts for the kids. Newer furnace + Hot Water tank + new dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. QUIET street with play park steps away, hang out on the bench while the kids crawl on the monkey bars - keep them busy - Call to View today.

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GREEN LIGHT

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Terri Stephens

When To Buy a House? RIGHT NOW!

After witnessing the housing bubble ‘pop’ just a few years ago, many would be buyers may be hesitant to pull the trigger. Today, we want to explain that the greatest risk a buyer can take right now is actually waiting to buy a home.

We realize that every purchaser wants to be able to get the best deal. They want a great price and the lowest mortgage interest rate possible because those to items together will determine the monthly cost their family will pay.

Our market today in Airdrie is strong, although inventory is low. There are gems out there. Prices have seen an uptick, however there is room to negeotiate a good price for property right now.

I have a few hand picked mortgage people on standby to help you get qualified & approved....

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Ways to Repel Household Pests

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Terri Stephens

Ways To Repel Household Pests

Looking to repel or prevent pesky pests from making their way into your home this summer?

Ant Traps

Here's an easy, inexpensive way to round up the ants that begin to invade your house each summer.

What You'll Need:
3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (220 g) sugar
4 teaspoons borax
3 clean 250 g screw-top jars
Cotton balls
Old-style beer-can opener (that cuts V-notches)

What To Do:
1. In a jug, mix the water, sugar and borax together. Loosely pack the jars half-full of cotton balls and saturate the balls with the solution.
2. Pierce jar lids with the can opener, making 2 or 3 holes just large enough to admit ants.
3. Place the baited jars where ants are active, but make sure jars are out of the reach of pets and children. Attracted by the lethal sugar and boric acid...

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