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Above And Beyond All My Expectations
“It was a frightening prospect: moving from my Ontario home town all the way across the country to the West Coast, facing a new location, new job and absolutely nobody in Victoria to even help me find a place to live. Fortunately, through a tip from the manager of one of Victoria's finer financial institutions, I found a friend; Rosemarie Colterman of Dutton & Company. Through Rosemarie's contacts, even before I left Ontario, I was able to arrange a rental condo as a temporary base from which to begin looking for an affordable permanent home in Victoria.
Rosemarie was there on the first day I arrived to greet me with a big hug. She had already canvassed the market and during the next few weeks, together we investigated every home listed within my range in the Victoria vicinity. Although it was a competitive sellers' market, not to mention quite a challenge on my limited budget, Rosemarie looked out for my interests and really came through for me.
In a very short time, Rosemarie succeeded in finding the perfect house within walking distance of my new job. On top of that, she helped me to negotiate the purchase for less than the original listing price and also put me in touch with some mortgage providers as well. Rosemarie went above and beyond all my expectations. She made this a positive experience for me. I love my new home and I just couldn't have done it without her!”
Jacqueline Yuen
Ruth and Lars McMurchy/Rogers
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Time to Move >The Big Move
The final step in selling a home is often considered the worst part--the packing and moving of all your possessions. The secret to a smooth move lies in advance planning. Arrange for the movers well in advance. Get estimates from several moving companies, and ask what their quotes include, what kind of services (and care) they provide, and which aspects of the move they will not handle. For example, many companies will not be responsible for removing light fixtures or other attached items.
Insure your possessions adequately during the move. Most moving firms can arrange insurance for you. You may be able to extend your homeowner's coverage to insure the contents of your home during the move. Be sure to get the additional cost and conditions of this agreement in writing.
If you prefer to do some packing yourself, it is better to confine your packing to the unbreakable items. Most companies recommend that you let them handle all the packing for an extra charge. They will not cover items against damage or breakage that they have not packed.
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What is the most unusual maintenance project done once each year in the United States?
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The Niagara Falls is shut down for maintenance every year in the fall by diverting the flow of water for 24 hours using a massive series of pipes constructed in 1837.
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