AlbertaHomeOwner - February Update

Welcome to the February 2012 update for AlbertaHomeOwner.com - the regional website for Alberta home owners.

We thank everyone for their continued patronage and support on our journey of being the number one business to consumer websites for Canadian homeowners.

Online Business Directory

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We welcome the below companies that have listed their businesses in our regional directories over the past 30 days:

• AAA Aluminum Products Ltd.
• Aberdeen Homes
• Accent Kurb Appeal
• A Clean Slate
• Angela Kroemer, AMP Mortgage Professional TMG
• Ann Corrigan-Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
• Arnason Mortgages - Calgary's Mortgage Broker
• Avenue Road Home Inspection
• Building Insights Inc.
• Caring For You Support Services
• Christopher Home Inspection
• Danny Kellman - Mortgage Broker - Verico The Mortgage Leaders Inc Lic# 10238
• Design and Staging by Crystal Lowther
• DigiTel Tech
• Earth Elements by Design
• Elisha Flynn - RE/MAX Centre City Realty
• Eyespy Home Inspections
• Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc.
• Forefront Financial Planning
• Fresh Approach Home Staging
• Heeley Home Inspections Inc.
• Home-Alyze
• Home Helpers Calgary.com - Jim Messner Realty
• Home Reworks Design Services Inc.
• Hot Water Pools & Spas
• Jeff Fraser RBC Mortgages
• Jon's Plant Factory
• Lada Construction Inc
• Lakeview Floors
• MortgageTim
• Moving Again Inc.
• Mr Rooter Plumbing - North Vancouver
• Pemberton Holmes Duncan
• Pratt Homes Inc.
• PRES Staging Resource Centre
• RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
• Realty Photography.ca
• Red Deer Lighting
• Redesign4more ~ Home Staging & Design Solutions
• Rooms in Bloom Home Staging & Design Inc.
• Service First Mortgages
• ShoeString Virtual Home Staging
• Stephanie Huffman - Royal LePage State Realty
• Stone Home Inspection Services
• The Designer Bar
• True Home Comfort Inc.
• Welcome Home Inspection Services
• Westside Window Coverings

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News Articles posted over the past 30 days

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• ING DIRECT now offering mortgage insurance solutions to Canadian homeowners
• Is Canada facing subprime mortgage risk?
• Feds pulling the plug on the ecoENERGY Retrofit program
• Installing a corner bathroom shower? Things to consider
• The MLS® Housing Price Index (HPI) is rolling out across Canada
• BMO - Canadian Housing Market a Balloon Not a Bubble
• About CMHC's Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - RRAP
• Interior design tricks to conceal the ‘black hole' of flat-screen TVs
• Paying cash for your home renovation? You should think again
• DIY: A perfect skim coat = A drywall project well done
• HAFI program to safe and independent living for the disabled and seniors
• Owners of Edmonton homes that slid down riverbank will get $1.35 million
• Affordable Seniors' Housing Opens in Sechelt
• Preparation tips for an upcoming home inspection
• Toronto's Interior Design Show - Top Trends
• RealNet Report - GTA New Home and Condo Market
• Budget staging tips for any bathroom
• Baby boomers risking retirement by piling on too much debt
• Canadian mortgage rate "deals" will be around for a while
• Lawn & Garden - Know when it is time to hire an arborist
• Alberta consumers ‘punch drunk' on household debt
• Build or Renovate? That is the Question
• Tips to fix that squeaky floor
• Fencing your property this Spring? Consider a "Green" fence
• Does the Chinese New Year drive real estate sales in Vancouver?
• 10 Main Steps in the Home Buying Process
• Home Staging Courses: 5 Money-Wasting Mistakes To Avoid
• Calgary condo market record sale of $8.3-million for one unit
• Will Canada's Greenest Home Be Built In Peterborough?
• Social media management tips for the real estate industry
• International Survey - Vancouver second least affordable city in the world to live
• U of C Study - Pay homeowners and renters to reduce homelessness
• Be aware of these fire hazards in your home
• Environment - Be aware of the water usage in your bathroom
• Tips for keeping your home pest-free
• Tips for preparing a fire evacuation plan to keep your family safe
• Thinking about a new mortgage or re-financing? Get free advice from a professional
• 44 Inexpensive DIY Home Improvement Tips
• Order Today: Home Study Course - 7 Steps To Creating Your Home Staging Business
• Will Toronto's condo market start trending downward in 2013?
• Nine trending ideas for your kitchen
• Tips for using mirrors as part of your interior re-design
• A brief tutorial on Insulation - the key to energy savings in your home
• Conservation: Tips for cutting your water usage in the bathroom
• Affordable Seniors' Housing Opens in Parksville
• Energy Efficiency - Even small changes can mean extra $$ for you
• Bath tubs break out of the box
• Tips for installing a bathroom in your basement
• Vancouver homeowners to be hit hard by higher property assessments
• DIY - Tips on how to replace your bathroom vanity
• Edmonton gets more affordable housing
• Are Canadian home buyers ready to pay for "Green" homes?
• Phoenix real estate starting to turn around thanks to Canadian buyers
• Energy efficiency tips for row housing style townhomes
• Top 10 Low Cost D-I-Y Home Improvements for Selling Survey
• 6 Tips to make your kitchen "greener"
• Home Safe vs. Safety Deposit Box at Bank - Where is it best to keep certain valuables safe?
• Do you know the easement restrictions on your property?
• The 7 sins of bathroom design
• The electric grid needs to get smarter, but do your appliances?
• Across Canada - What kind of home can you get for $360,400?
• Are the Chinese to blame for Vancouver's dysfunctional housing market?
• Home staging tips for all home sellers
• Expats can have mortgage challenges when returning to Canada
• Standardized certification for Canadian plumbers in the works
• Support Red Tape Awareness Week - Small business hurt by government red tape
• Feng Shui tips for your bathroom
• Flaherty prepared to cool housing market if necessary
• Tips to be Greener in 2012
• Ontario moving company  ordered to pay for keeping single mom's belongings
• CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in December
• Why not add a private island to your real estate portfolio?
• Do Canadians need 30-year mortgages?
• Top interior design iPad apps
• Record low mortgage rates - is it worth it to re-finance?
• Upgrades to energy efficiency codes and what it means to the Canadian homeowner
• Furnaces - What you need to know about fuel efficiencies
• Care for your appliances and they will look after you
• Tips for cleaning the air in your home
• The greening of Canada's housing industry
• Energy audits and other tips to help you save money on energy costs
• Angus Reid Poll: Only 46% of Canadian homeowners trust the contractors they hire
• The importance of getting a building permit BEFORE the reno begins
• How to check your bathroom exhaust fan to make sure it actually is working
• Royal LePage Outlook: Home prices will see slower growth this year
• BLANCO Canada to launch new products at Toronto IDS Show
• Avoid later problems by addressing these home repairs as they come up
• Seven new kitchen appliances designers love
• Switching to a programmable thermostat can save you $
• What to look for in your annual home insurance policy review
• Radon - Is this radioactive gas in your home?
• Ducana Windows goes bust - Some homeowners out of pocket for deposits
• The causes of low water pressure in your home
• Tips to build a sauna or steam room in your home
• The Best Mortgage Rate is Not Always the Best Option
• Technology: Qooq - the tablet that is specifically designed for your kitchen
• Can the modern designed kitchen make you fat?
• Ontario contractors hit by new WSIB premiums = More $ out of consumer's pockets
• The greener way to clean around your home - 50 uses for vinegar
• Tips for your next home renovation project
• Clever solutions to make life simpler around your home
• Canadian housing starts up in December
• Six budget-conscious home security ideas
• Calgary area homebuilders looking for turnaround year
• Kitchen backsplashes are an integral part of any home
• The costs associated with BC's homeowners grant
• Creative uses for concrete in your home's decor
• Easy-to-clean flooring in your entranceway is ideal for winter conditions
• Tips for fixing air leaks in your home
• What about the 30 year mortgage for Canada?
• CAHPI New Construction Inspection Program for Ontario Home Inspectors
• Report: Vancouver real estate price growth cooled in 2011
• Manitoba homeowners needed for study
• Do log homes comply with modern building codes?
• Trico Homes partners with Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE)
• Wildfires destroy homes in Southern Alberta
• Attend a home show in 2012 to find the latest trends, ideas and innovations for your home
• 2012 Doomsday Predictions - Keep your family safe in these homes
• BC property assessments all over the map
• Better Business Bureau: Top Ten Scams to be on the lookout for in 2012
• Barrie homeowners to see $252 average tax increase in 2012
• Kelowna Real Estate Update January
• On the job with an Edmonton property tax re-assessor
• Home Staging 101: Where to Begin?
• Best and worst kitchen gadgets by Consumer Reports
• BC homeowner grant threshold raised to $1.285M
• The efforts being made to fix the American mortgage mess
• 4 reasons why you should get a property inspection before your sell
• Edmonton electricity rates to jump dramatically this month
• Ranking home decor apps
• Downtown condo market rebounded last year in Calgary
• DIY Home Repairs: When and when not to DIY

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Resources Centre

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Events Calendar

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Final Comments

We encourage your feedback and suggestions to help make our websites even more user friendly for both our homeowner visitors as well as the businesses that advertise on our website and in our directories. You can contact us anytime by clicking here.

Thank you for being part of our success. We look forward to your next visit in the very near future.

Best Regards,

Arnie Gess

President