The Patz McMillan Team

Every spring and fall, residents are reminded to check and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms and CO2 detectors. This is a good practice, and since it is tied to a regular calendar event, is easy to remember. Another less common but equally important thing to remember is to check the expiry date (if any) on your alarm units. These detectors have chemical strips or chambers that react to gases. These mechanisms can break down over time. If your smoke or carbon monoxide detector is over five years old, consider replacing it. For more information, check with your local fire department, or contact the warranty department for the unit. When you do

“The things that one most wants to do are the thing that are probably most worth doing.” – Winifred Holtby “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” – Anatole France “Change your thoughts and your change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale “A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

The media "Coverage on the Need for Title Insurance Ovestated" story on using Title Insurance to prevent title fraud may have needlessly frightened people into believing that they should all run out today and buy title insurance policies on their home to protect them against fraudulent activities against the title of their home." - Deborah Upton, Manager and Owner, RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)   You can feel well protected from title fraud in British Columbia, as evidenced by this information bulletin from BC Land Title and Survey.

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The calendar pages are quickly flying by, and as each day passes we are reminded that we must start making plans for the rest of the year. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a home renovation or a major vacation. Whatever you want to do in the coming months, now is the right time to get a head start. If I can be of any assistance in moving your plans forward, please don’t hesitate to call.

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Better Humidity Control = Greater Year-Round Comfort

Humidity in the home is often unnoticed, until it becomes too high or too low. While these extreme conditions tend to occur at the height summer and in the depth of winter, humidity control can be a year-round challenge in homes without an adequate system to maintain consistent humidity levels. The result can cause personal discomfort and even illness, as well as damage to home furnishings. When ignored for too long, humidity can eventually result in the deterioration of a building’s structure. Fortunately, there are simple ways to monitor and correct humidity imbalances and prevent the effect of humidity