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Feb 13
2013

THE CASE OF THE MISSING AIR CONDITIONER

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (2426)
Clients of mine recently purchased a property, only to discover on closing that the air conditioner had been removed right before closing. They now find themselves in the midst of a small claims court action for damages for the loss of the value of the unit... [ more ]
Nov 14
2012

Buying a House (with your parents)

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (3798)
Back in “the day” when a young person buying a home needed some help from his/her parents to get their first mortgage, the parents would act as “guarantors” of the mortgage.  This obviously came with risk to the parents, but more often... [ more ]
Oct 8
2012

What is a colour consultation?

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (3913)
Good morning! Thank you for your inquiry. A paint colour consultation takes approximately one hour. During that time we review your likes and dislikes and how we can enhance the fixed elements of your home. I try to focus on delivering the style or personality... [ more ]
Oct 4
2012

Hello Sue, my name is Al Cinelli and I am the coop coordinator at Patrick Fogarty CSS in Orillia. I have a student with a request I haven't received in a long time. She wants some experience with Interior Design. So I started making some inquiries for her and I quickly found that most of these small businesses were one person operations working out of their homes, that couldn't give a student the full coop experience, on a daily basis. So, I have placed the student at Home Depot with the promise of exploring more options for her. This is where you come in. Is there any chance she could be given some opportunities to help stage houses or learn about interior design? Do you know anyone in the design business that could give this young lady some experiential learning opportunities in this field of work? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Al

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (4255)
Hello Al, We are strong believers in the co-op programs but have already filled our co-op positions for this semester. I will ask a few of my design folks and see if i have any luck thanks for the inquiry   Sue K [ more ]
Jun 13
2012

Seller Property Information Sheet (SPIS) – Just Don’t Go There!

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (17615)
Here is a copy of a blog posted on Barriston LLP's web site: http://www.barristonlaw.com/blog/ written by David Lucenti, Associate.  Thansk David! A couple of weeks ago, a client came in to see me regarding the sale of her home.  She... [ more ]
Apr 18
2012

How much does it cost for a consultation?

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (5114)
The cost for a whole home consultation is just $150 and takes about an hour to an hour and a half. During this time we focus on making the space feel perfect for you! I believe strongly in redesign and work with many of your existing pieces while giving you an up to... [ more ]
Apr 9
2012

That hits the target perfeclty. Thanks!

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (4697)
GREAT ! love to help ! [ more ]
Mar 24
2012

Hi Sue, We want to refinish our kitchen cabinets and staircase banister and spindles. We want a dark espresso for the kitchen and the white spindles with a cherry stain for the banister to match our Brazilian hardwood floors. Can you recommend a striping product and stain. Also, the steps to take to prepare and complete out 2 projects. Thank you

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (4625)
Many thanks for your inquiry and my apologies for the late response...The substrate of the cabinet will really determine the type of application you can do . I would recommend bringing a drawer or door front into Allandale to have one of our designers take a peak .... [ more ]
Dec 13
2011

Hi Sue You helped us choose our colours when we purchased our new home. We are now in need of updating our kitchen and wonder if you could give us some advice on cabinet refacing as well as countertops, etc. and colour selection. Gwen Scorns

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (10034)
Hi ! Great to hear from you again !    I definitely can help with that. I'm at     Alllandale  Decorating  Centre every morning from 8am to about 10    at    705 739 7730    or... [ more ]
Dec 5
2011

I have an extreme allergy to latex. I have been told by my allergist to find a paint that does not contain latex in it. I need to paint my home before putting it up for sale. Could you please recommend something?

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (8001)
 Hi, There are a lot of products on the market now that claim to be '0' V.O.C. and environmentally friendly . Many of these products will not off gas until they are tinted. Benjamin Moore's products like Ecospec or Natura are completely free of Voc's and used... [ more ]
Oct 31
2011

Barriston LLP Announcement

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (13650)
Barriston LLP, Emerges As Simcoe County's Largest Full Service Law Firm Effective, October 1, 2011, Burgar Rowe Professional Corporation and Purser Dooley Cockburn Smith LLP, two of the most respected law firms in the region have merged and rebranded to become... [ more ]
Oct 31
2011

Condominiums & Status Certificates

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (10917)  ::  (2 comments)
If you are considering purchasing a condominium, you will no doubt have heard about status certificates. These are documents which are provided by the condominium corporation you are buying into, which outline a number of things about the condo and the building.... [ more ]
Aug 23
2011

What is Land Transfer Tax and how much will it be?

Expert Question posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (7170)
The land transfer tax you pay will depend upon the price of your home.   Here is a great link to do the calculation.  Just enter in the purchase price of your home and it will calculate your land transfer tax.  www.landtransfertaxcalculator.ca ... [ more ]
May 20
2011

What is one of the best enhancements I can do when selling my home?

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay  ::  Views (10989)
Hi,  This is a great question.  Many times it depends upon the house . Some houses can really benefit from curb appeal, that will spike the intrigue and get your potential buyer in the door. Getting advice from an independant ie; stager or designer that... [ more ]
Apr 27
2011

How much do you charge and what would the land transfer fees be on a $320,000 house. I have a client moving in July so I will refer but he wants to know the charge. Will be selling in Barrie and buying in Springwater. Thanks Judy

Expert Question posted by Joanne McPhail  ::  Views (9352)
Hi Judy:  Thanks for your questions and for thinking of me!  Land transfer tax would be $3275.00.  Our fee on a purchase with a mortgage is $900 plus HST and the usual disbursements.  We usually tell clients to budget about $1600 plus the land... [ more ]
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