Property owners whose land is crossed over or otherwise used by people who don't own it are well-advised to keep in mind the rules regarding prescriptive easements. If they don't, they may wake up some day to discover that those other persons have gained a permanent right to use that property in
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08/11/2015
Since May 2012 when the Charbonneau Commission opened hearings into corruption and collusion in Quebec's construction industry, Canadians have heard about how political parties, government bureaucrats, construction firms and organized crime worked together to push up the price of contracts and bi
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08/11/2015
Need a little inspiration for your backyard? Take a cue from these top outdoor trends. But instead of committing your annual food and entertainment budget, you can leave some money in your pocket while creating a great space in which to enjoy it. Outdoor kitchensWe would all love to have a decked
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08/10/2015
Buying a new home can be a truly exciting experience. Choosing your lot and floorplan, picking out all your fixtures, watching the progress from foundation to framing to finishes. Makes me want to run out and tour a model home right now! Through all the excitement, though, there are a few realiti
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08/10/2015
Selling a home can come with unexpected chores and costs but taking some key steps can help keep you under budget on costs and on target for the best return on your investment. 1. First, get pre-approved for a home loan.Sign a contract to sell your old home before you know if you are qualified to
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08/05/2015
Question: I have just been elected to the Board of Directors of our Condominium Association. There are 125 units in the complex, and I have just spent last night reading our Bylaws. They were written in the early 1970s, and I am concerned they are not current.I do not believe they adequately addr
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08/05/2015
These days it is not unusual for people to hold their real estate and other assets in a trust. Regrettably, it is also not unusual for many of the same people to neglect to actually place their assets into that trust. This can happen when one acquires a new parcel of real estate. For example, the
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08/04/2015
No matter how intensely you prepare for moving day, you may still face problems if you overlook three sanity-defeating challenges. Can you and your partner really think clearly when swamped by distractions, exhaustion, and disorientation?If the ramped-up activity of moving day represents less pre
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08/04/2015
Cleaning is called a chore for a reason. For most of us, it's never going to be fun. But it can be made a little less tedious by using some clever cleaning hacks, or at least finding products that won't make you feel like you're being attacked by toxic fumes. Check out some of these 25 tips, and
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08/03/2015
Despite a hot economy, mortgage interest rates are near historic lows. Prices are still below where they were nearly 10 years ago. Home values have risen for over five years allowing homeowners to build equity. Unemployment is down to where it was before the recession. Prices are higher, inventor
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08/03/2015
