Spring into Earth Hour!

 Ahhh ... Spring is in the air! As we breathe a deep sigh of relief that signs of life are finally beginning to sprout, we indulge in opulent visions of fresh blooms, enjoy the sweet sound of morning birds chirping and the glorious golden rays of sunshine that warm our checks into the evening hours. 

 It is with the inspiration of new life that many of us agree, Spring is all about getting back outdoors! It's no wonder this time of year is widely known for Earth appreciation! Earth Hour, Earth Day ... we are much more appreciative of this beautiful world we live in when we are given back the beauty of Spring! Why not spring into savings this Earth Day with these helpful tips on how to make your home a little more energy…

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The CREA release of the October residential real estate statistics report for the Fredericton area presents an interesting approach towards a declining Buyer’s Market. Residential property sales differed slightly from the 2015 analysis, hovering at 146 units for the month, however, it is the significant decrease in new inventory on the market that may lead to a declining Buyer’s market.  

            The overall supply of residential homes in the Fredericton area has been declining quite rapidly over the past year. New listings for the month of October were at an astonishing 24.3 percent decrease from a year earlier. By the end of the month, there were a total of 1,398 active residential listings on the Board’s MLS system, which was an 18.1 percent…

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Buying Your First House: Getting Started

 

Buying a home is likely the largest transaction you will make in your entire life. At the thought of the steep ticket price, many first time homebuyers feel stressed, overwhelmed and anxious about the entire home buying process.  Being the proud owner of your first home shouldn’t drag you through the wringer and back before those shiny new keys have reached your hands. The home buying process can be a rewarding, exciting and enjoyable process for the informed buyer. The following tips will help your home buying experience feel like a walk in the park.

Talk to a Mortgage Specialist

            A visit to your local mortgage specialist is a great way to start the home buying process. Knowing what you…

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This long weekend, New Brunswick, we’re celebrating you! So raise a glass to the extraordinary province we live in. Home to the annual Pond Hockey Championships in Plaster Rock, exporter of 1/3 of the world’s French fries, backdrop to the most breathtaking natural parks and vistas, and the world famous highest tides of Fundy Bay. Grab your friends, your family and even your dog and head out to the many activities happening around New Brunswick this weekend, for this is a province truly worth celebrating.

There is so much going on throughout New Brunswick this long weekend! The Tourism Fredericton website outlines many exciting events happening in the Fredericton area such as the Nashwaak Music Festival, NB Running Day Weekend and Summerfest at the…

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A fresh cup of Timmies, perfectly melted poutine or a good old game of road hockey... If you’re not sure exactly how you’d like to celebrate this Canada Day leave it to us! We’ve got all the details about what’s going on in Fredericton to celebrate the 149th birthday of our great nation! So fire up the Barbie, put your two-four on ice and leave the planning to us!

Canada Day in Fredericton – Officer’s Square
Celebrate Canada Day downtown Fredericton with a block party! Join a variety of local musicians at Officer’s Square for FREE Canada Day celebrations. This is a TWO day event! The party will kick off at 6 p.m. on Thursday night and continue from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday July 1, finishing with a firework display over the St. John River!…

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