Benefits of the Backsplash
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A backsplash is the panel of material installed behind your sink, stove and along countertops that protects the wall from spills and splashes. Beyond its functional purpose, a backsplash can also add style, finish and even value to your kitchen and home. Here are some benefits of the backsplash:
It protects your walls.
Photo Credit: Tile & Stone Source International The main reason why you would install backsplash behind your sink and countertops in the bathroom and kitchen is to protect the walls from splashing water and other splatters. If your wall is constantly getting wet, especially behind the sink, you could get some water damage. Mildew and mould can also start to grow, which is hazardous to your health and a pain to deal with.It can…
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Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week’s numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days:
New Listings: 659 (644, 639, 575)
# Sales: 328 (315, 309, 274)
Ratio: 50% (49%, 48%, 48%)
# Price Changes: 489 (523, 524, 423)
# Expired/Off Market Listings: 229 (207, 360, 146)
Net loss/gain in listings this week: 102 (122, -30, 155)
Active single family home listings: 3,455 (3,393, 3,318, 3,325)
Active condo listings: 3,017 (2,963, 2,906, 2,906)
Homes 4-week running average: $450k ($440k, $438k, $438k)
Condos 4-week running average: $253k ($252k, $253k, $248k)
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A beautiful garage door, that complements the overall look of your house, can dramatically boost your house’s curb appeal. For most houses, the garage takes up 40% of the façade making it one of the first things passersby notice. But before you consider buying a new garage door, give your existing door a checkup. Maybe it just needs a little bit of TLC without having to replace it.
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Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week’s numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days:
New Listings: 575 (667, 705, 691)
# Sales: 274 (324, 310, 337)
Ratio: 48% (49%, 44%, 49%)
# Price Changes: 423 (445, 422, 423)
# Expired/Off Market Listings: 146 (183, 153, 336)
Net loss/gain in listings this week: 155 (160, 242, 18)
Active single family home listings: 3,325 (3,231, 3,172, 3,065)
Active condo listings: 2,906 (2839, 2,745, 2,624)
Homes 4-week running average: $438k ($437k, $442k, $443k)
Condos 4-week running average: $248k ($251k, $248k, $248k)
Have a great weekend!
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Photo Credit: Crest Roofing & Co.