Home IQ
Quick tips for buyers, sellers and homeowners in Oxford County. Small fixes. Smarter homes. Press play on any video below, and subscribe at youtube.com/@Welcomehomeoxford for new tips.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Checks
Layouts Are Important, Look Past the Finishes
Change Your Furnace Filter
Don't Miss This Detail on Conditional Offers
Real Estate Words: Down Payment
What Your Attic Can Tell You
What Is a Conditional Offer?
Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge in 30 Seconds
Finished Basement? Check the Permit History First
Is There Mold in Your Attic?
Check Your Refrigerator Coils
Downspout Issues
Blocked Bathroom Fan
Would You Rather: Pool or No Pool?
Is Your Furnace Filter Crying for Attention?
Seller Mistake: Overpricing From Day One
A Musty Basement Smell Is Worth Investigating
Real Estate Words: Deposit
Before You Buy: Check the Grading
Clean the Range Hood Filter
Check the Caulking Around Your Windows and Doors
Bigger Kitchen or Bigger Backyard?
Would You Rather: Newer Townhouse or Older Detached?
Before You Buy: Check Storage Realistically
Seller Mistake: Messy Front Porch
Check Your Smoke Alarms
Seller Mistake: Ignoring Curb Appeal
Before You Buy: Watch for Basement Smells
Knob-and-Tube Wiring: Deal Killer?
Understand Chattels
Aluminum Wiring: Deal Killer?
Check for Drafty Doors
Check Your Water Heater Age
Old Furnace: Deal Killer?
Check Your Dryer Vent
Seller Mistake: Ignoring Small Repairs
Water Heater Maintenance Depends on the Unit and Its Age
Is Your House Priced Too High?
Finishes Can Impress, But Be Careful
Fix It or Leave It? Old Brass Hardware
Foggy Windows: Failed Seals and What They Mean
Cracked Driveway: Deal Killer or Budget Clue?
Popcorn Ceiling: Red Flag or Nothing Burger?
One Thing I'd Check Before Buying a Home
Buyer Tip: Don't Just Look at a Showing, Test It
Seller Tip: Too Many Personal Items
Seller Tip: Don't Ignore Minor Wall Damage
Real Estate Words Explained: Survey
Real Estate Words Explained: Market Value
Real Estate Words Explained: Comps
Buyer Tip: Check the Boring Stuff Before You Buy
Buyer Tip: Don't Panic About an Older Septic System
Buyer Tip: Don't Let Your Emotions Make the Decision
Why Bright Rooms Sell: Open the Curtains, Turn On the Lights
Seller Mistake of the Week: Furniture That's Fighting the Room
Seller Mistake of the Week: Ignoring the Little Bathroom Details
Seller Mistake of the Week: Ignoring the Basement Smell
Seller Mistake of the Week: Not Staging the Key Rooms
Seller Mistake of the Week: Blocking Your Natural Light
Seller Mistake: Skipping the Deep Clean
Seller Mistake: Overstuffed Closets
Scuffs, Dust, Chipped Paint and Dirty Door Frames
Before Listing, Clear the Garage
Unfinished DIY Projects Make Buyers Question More
Friendly Pet, Distracting Showing
Being Home During Showings Can Make Buyers Feel Rushed
Showings Are Inconvenient, But Access Matters
The First Thing Buyers Notice in Your House
Real Estate Words Explained: Escape Clause
Multiple Offers Explained
Offer Presentation Explained
Real Estate Words Explained: Bridge Financing
Real Estate Words Explained: Right of Way
Real Estate Words Explained: Encroachment
Real Estate Words Explained: Title Search
Real Estate Words Explained: Closing Date
An Appraisal Is Not a Home Inspection
A Home Inspection Is Not About Finding a Perfect House
Check the Electrical Panel Area When Buying
Check Your Sump Pump Before Heavy Rain
Water Staining
Your Gutters Have One Job: Move Water Away From the Home
Before Buying, Check Parking Reality
Natural Light Can Change How a Home Feels Every Day
Possible Asbestos: Deal Killer?
Galvanized Plumbing: Deal Killer?
Old Windows: Deal Killer?
Old Oil Tank: Deal Killer or Negotiation Point?
Foundation Crack: Deal Killer?
Deal Killer or Negotiation Point? Easements
Ed Dawson
Welcome Home Oxford
Office Address:
425 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1B8
