Working With A REALTOR®
When to Call in the Experts
Buying or selling a home is no simple business transaction. It takes a team of experts and professionals you can trust to achieve your goals Read More »
Resource Articles
All 36 resource articles Deborah Murchie published for Fredericton and Oromocto buyers and sellers, newest first.
Sellers Resources
Tips to Sell your House
When you are ready to sell your house you’ll want to enlist the help of a REALTOR®. He or she will provide the professional advice Read More »
Sellers Resources
The Whys and Whens of Selling your Home
Homeowners face a double quandary when faced with the prospect of selling their homes: how does one make sure the decision to sell is the Read More »
Sellers Resources
Selling with a Real Estate Representative
Real estate sections of public libraries abound with books on selling you home privately. In addition to pointers on sprucing up your home for maximum Read More »
Working With A REALTOR®
Selecting and Working with a REALTOR®
Buying or selling a home in today’s market requires a lot of work and a lot of knowledge about sales and real estate. It’s one Read More »
Sellers Resources
Marketing Your Home
More than Just a Sign on the Lawn If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, you may think that all that’s Read More »
Working With A REALTOR®
Finding the Right Home for You
When you dream of your dream home, what do you see? Each of us has a vision of what it will be, but getting as Read More »
Working With A REALTOR®
Education Keeps REALTORS®’ Standards High
When consumers choose a REALTOR® to help them buy or sell a property, they are placing their trust in someone who is knowledgeable and who Read More »
Sellers Resources
On the Move
There’s little doubt that Canadians are on the move. Whether moving from an apartment to a home, apartment to apartment or home to home, moving Read More »
Sellers Resources
How to Prepare for an Open House
Getting the maximum exposure possible is a key part of any home sale. That’s why it pays to sell your home with the help of Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Your Heating System
A heating system converts fuel into heat which then flows through a house. The efficiency of a heating system depends on the amount of fuel Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Windows – Repair or Replace?
In ancient times, windows were as common as doors in dwellings. But they were merely holes in a wall used to control the amount of Read More »
How To Resources
Window Coverings – Decorative and Functional
Window coverings play a leading role in the interior of home. They can help set atmosphere and can be both attractive and functional. Windows now Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Using Paint to Enhance Your Home
One of the easiest, most cost-efficient ways of enhancing your home is with paint. With the advances made in paint over the past decade, there’s Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Tips to Noise-Proof Your Home
Whether it is aircraft overhead, traffic on the street, a neighbour practicing the saxophone, or your own kids at play, often our homes are not Read More »
How To Resources
Say it with Colour
Even on the dullest winter day, colour fills our lives. Look around and you’ll see a thousand shades of greens and browns, violets, greys, golds Read More »
How To Resources
Quick Ways to Spruce Up your Home
Sometimes, all it takes is a few simple fix-ups to improve the look of your home and make it more marketable. Even if you don’t Read More »
Mortgage Resources
How to Save for a Down Payment
Owning your own home has a lot of payoffs, especially these days when mortgage rates are still among the lowest in 30 years. There are Read More »
Mortgage Resources
How to Match the Home You Buy
How to match the home you buy to your pocketbook So, you’ve decided to take the big leap and purchase your first home. Most of Read More »
How To Resources
How to Host a Successful Yard Sale
If your annual spring cleaning ritual has produced a mountain of unused and unwanted items, you may want to think twice before you simply toss Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Get a Head Start on Spring
Spring is in the air and the busy gardening season is just around the corner. Not only can gardening be personally satisfying, but well-placed trees, Read More »
How To Resources
Garden Year Round in your Home
It’s hard for an avid gardener to put down their spade come winter. That’s why so many choose to garden year-round. Whether it is wintering Read More »
How To Resources
Electrical Safety Around the Home
To most of us, electricity is simply flicking a switch or turning a dial to light up a room, cook supper or get instant entertainment. Read More »
Mortgage Resources
Don’t Forget Closing Costs
Don’t forget closing costs when buying a home Despite the low cost of carrying a mortgage these days, you should keep in mind “closing costs” Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Does Your Home Need a Tune-Up?
Just like you take a car for regular tune ups to ensure it continues to run smoothly, your home also needs some special attention. There’s Read More »
Mortgage Resources
Cut Years off your Mortgage
With today’s low interest rates, deciding to buy a home is one of the best decisions anyone can make. Financing such a big purchase, however, Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Creating More Closet Space
For most people the ideal closet is the size of a room with ample space to hang clothing, lots of shelves to tuck and stash Read More »
How To Resources
Creating Curb Appeal?
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to houses, the exterior can be just as important as the Read More »
Sellers Resources
Closing the deal
It’s an exciting time. Your offer has been accepted. You can’t wait to move into your new home. But don’t start celebrating yet. There is Read More »
Home Renovation Resources
Bathroom Makeovers
Today more and more homeowners are directing their energy and creativity towards redecorating the bathroom. Be it the family bath, or the master ensuite, the Read More »
Mortgage Resources
Arranging your Mortgage
Arranging your mortgage doesn’t have to be a baffling experience Buying a home today is an extremely attractive proposition. Interest rates are at their lowest Read More »
Buyers Resources
Home Inspections
A home inspection prior to purchasing a home or condominium can bring peace of mind when you sign the sales contract. Knowing what to expect Read More »
Buyers Resources
Real Estate Terminology
The one thing about participating in the real estate market that confounds most consumers is the terminology and jargon that must be learned. But, as Read More »
Buyers Resources
Home Owners Primer
New homeowners often find there’s more to keeping up a house than cutting the grass and clearing snow from the driveway. Tools To start with, Read More »
Buyers Resources
Choosing the Right Neighborhood
When buying a home, the neighbourhood you select will not only play a pivotal role in your family’s life, but in the resale value of Read More »
Buyers Resources
Buying a home of your own
So you’ve decided you want to stop paying rent and buy your first home. You’re not alone. With interest rates at their lowest in decades, Read More »