Reduce Energy Costs

As your heating and cooling system ages, it can lose its ability to cool or heat your home. If your current heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old, or your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old, it may be time to replace it with a more efficient system. Inadequate insulation or equipment installation may be the cause of temperature changes from room to room.

Your new system can help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter while saving you money on energy bills. Let the professionals at Sears help you determine if your current system needs replacing.

Replacing your current equipment with an ENERGY STAR rated heating and cooling systems can help reduce high energy costs as much as 10-30%.*

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* Sears Heating & Cooling specialist can work with you to determine the right system for your home

* Prevent minor problems from becoming big headaches

* You’re paying for quality

* Cost of utilities is rising, get the most out of your heating and cooling dollars

* A manufacturer’s limited product warranty of up to 10 years*

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* Free in-home consultation on a new system

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cpaulsen@homerenovationguide.com

Selling your home is an involved process that affects your family and your future. Before you begin this process, you’ll want to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

When should you sell? How do you get the best price? What kinds of renovations should be made prior to the sale? We’ve prepared this Home Selling Guide to assist you in answering the many questions that arise during the home selling process. When you’re armed with the right information, and an experienced real estate agent, you’ll be closer to reaching your goal - selling your home fast, and for the best price.

Thinking of Selling?
This section gives you some insight into the many factors that affect a selling decision, including economics, interest rates and supply and demand. You’ll also find information on determining the best price, selling a home yourself and avoiding common seller errors.

Getting Ready
Choosing the right real estate agent, understanding market conditions and having all your documents in place will ensure the selling process runs smoothly.

Marketing Your Home
This section provides you with some valuable information on getting your home ready for showing, making repairs before you sell, and ensuring the showing of your home goes smoothly.

Screening Offers
This section walks you through the offer process, understanding the specific items on an offer to purchase, along with knowing what to look for when you hire a lawyer. In addition, there are five key reasons why a home is not selling in a good market.

Closing
While your home has sold, here is a review of the items that need to be completed, including adjustments, net proceeds, closing costs and possession date.

**Article provided by Justin Havre & Mike Hannah , C.I.R. Realtors
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Chris Paulsen
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Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one. With this choice, you’re joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits, including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family. When you own your home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage, not a landlord’s. The equity you earn is yours. Over time, your home will increase in value.

In this Home Buyer’s Guide, you will find the information you need to make a wise buying decision. We will take you through the planning process step-by-step, to help you determine which home is right for you. You will find a host of informative articles on mortgages, viewing homes, the offer, closing details and moving.

Pre-shopping
Before you start shopping for your home, why not give some thought to your lifestyle, the features you need and want, affordability, and the neighborhoods you prefer. With the information you will come closer to finding your perfect home – sooner!

Arranging a mortgage
Most people require a mortgage to purchase a home. This section explains the elements of a mortgage including type, terms, and how to qualify for one. In addition, choosing the right mortgage for your needs can help you retire this financial obligation sooner.

Viewing Homes
This section gives you some advice on making the most of your viewing experience. When you separate emotion from facts, and the condition of the house, you will be in a better position to purchase a home that meets both your needs, and your budget. You can also avoid any costly errors that could lead to future problems.

The Offer
This section explains the components of an offer and how it forms an essential part of your purchase.

Closing
Buying a home is a complicated process involving a buyer and seller, and lawyers for each of these parties. This section will explain the importance of a home inspection, title transfer, appraisal, and surveyor, to ensure you are legally protected.

The Move
While moving is inconvenient and disrupting there are some ways to make the move more manageable. You might even save some money in the process.

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Justin Havre & Associates are a dedicated team of professionals with access to all of Calgary’s real estate opportunities. Be assured of a quality, comprehensive experience with these award winning realtors working for you.

Chris Paulsen
cpaulsen@homerenovationguide.com