David Schooley, Broker
RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. Brokerage
Call/text +1 (519) 577-1212 | david@goinghome.ca
A sump pump is designed to keep your basement dry by draining groundwater away from your home.
Termites live in large colonies, but because they dig and move frequently, tend to go unnoticed until they do damage.
Dear David, With the spring thaw, we are nervous about a foundation leak. Our basement is finished, how can we tell if we have an issue? – WATERMARK DEAR WATERMARK: If you see evidence of a leak, a finished basement can make it harder to identify the source, but there will be clues. Don’t tear
Dear David, I heard there have been recent changes to condominium laws, can you hit the highlights on how this affects the average owner? – HIGH LIFE DEAR HIGH LIFE: This past winter, the Ontario Government made changes to the Condominium Act and the Condominium Management Services Act (CMSA). The changes affect bookkeeping methods and
Dear David, We just sold our home in a multiple offer situation, but the buyer hasn’t brought their deposit. What happens now? – UNSURE DEAR UNSURE: All real estate contracts involve time limits. When a buyer and seller reach an acceptable purchase agreement, the buyer has 24 hours to deliver their deposit to the listing
Dear David, We’re thinking about selling our back split. My husband noticed a crack in the foundation by the basement window. Should we be concerned? – CRACKED DEAR CRACKED: It sounds like a typical “step crack”, which is somewhat common in this style of home. Foundation cracks are quite common in general, as concrete tends