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Greg Grewal says the location of Pulse on River ia a key reason why the condo complex is selling so well.
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Pulse of the city
Should you have been driving down River Avenue in the vicinity of Bryce and Scott Streets, you may have seen an anomaly and not known it.That anomaly is Pulse On River Flats Lofts. Despite not having a display suite -- and with completion still more than two months away -- Pulse's 45-unit complex is virtually sold out.
Century 21's Greg Grewal, marketing representative for Pulse On River, says the strong sales can be attributed to a trio of attributes.
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Pre-owned certified homes hit market
By Margaret Anne Fehr Once you've wrapped your mind around the concept of pre-owned certified vehicles and the peace of mind it can offer to a nervous, used-car buying public, the spin-off concept of pre-owned certified homes makes a lot of sense. RE/MAX Performance realtor, Jeff Stern, who developed the program, thinks it will have a lot of appeal in today's robust but skittish Winnipeg real estate market. <Continued> -
Deck finishing is much more than just stain
Steve Maxwell Every summer, I hear from homeowners looking for advice about finishing their new wooden deck. And every summer, I wish I could've talked to these folks a few months earlier. That's because finishing a deck really isn't about finishing a deck. It's also about critical design and construction details required to create a deck that stays beautiful for a long time. <Continued> -
The size is right
By Todd Lewys As empty nesters looking to downsize to a smaller home or a young family looking to upgrade to a larger home can attest, the search for just the right home can be a long one. <Continued> -
Make the most of home spa experience
Solution - Reena Nerbas With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to turn your home into spa central for the woman who does so much! <Continued> -
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Put your junk to good use
Before you toss out another thing, look at it in a new light. You might just be chucking the key to clutter control. <Continued> -
How can you tell if home was used as grow-op?
Ask the Inspector - Ari Marantz Question: How can you determine if the house you're interested in buying has been a former grow-op? <Continued> -
Take care with pressure-treated wood
By Steve Maxwell OTTAWA -- Arsenic isn't an element that enjoys a good public relations image. That's why the American and Canadian lumber industries voluntarily halted consumer sales of all pressure-treated wood containing arsenic-bearing chemicals four years ago. <Continued> -
Window treatments wide open
Room for change - Connie Oliver I'm hooked on curtains. I love the various options available in window fashions both pre-made and one-of-a-kind. The creativity factor that can be employed when creating a window dressing leaves room for wild imagination and abandon. The varying natural light fluctuations along with movement caused by a summer breeze are all factors that cause window treatments to have a life of their own. With varying window sizes, trims and styles you can really treat each one as a unique canvas when it comes to adorning them.Ready-made in most any shade
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Don't be scared -- pruning's not so hard
By Chris Zdeb EDMONTON -- Do not be afraid. Pruning a tree only sounds scary, Brendan Casement says soothingly. <Continued>
