When you decide to buy or sell a home, you want someone to work with who will be focused on your particular needs. It is also especially wonderful if you can find someone who is approachable, friendly, trustworthy and will “hold your hand” through every step of the way.

Robert Wiseman is a residential real estate broker with RE/MAX Royal (Jordan) Inc. Since he has grown up on the West Island, he has over 40 years of experience and knowledge on any neighborhood there. He can help you buy, sell or rent residential homes, condos, duplexes, triplexes and 4plexes.

This is a full service business which can help you takes care of everything:

– can recommend movers, renovators, foundation specialists, inspectors, notaries, painters, roofers

– help in disposing of unwanted articles or get them into storage or on-site pods

– working with this REMAX broker you are covered by Tranquilli-T Insurance at no extra charge.  It covers: delay or withdrawal by the buyer or seller, death of the buyer or his/her spouse. It includes free legal consultation. Within twelve months after signing the deed of sale at the notary’s office, if you should have a question, or if you have found a hidden defect, you have access to various resources in order to reach a favorable settlement. In the event that legal procedures become necessary, legal fees will be covered up to $5,000 per incident, up to a maximum of $10,000.

Tel: 514-928-9000
email: robertwiseman@royaljordan.com

There are other times you may need to get your house inspected besides when you are contemplating buying a home.

You should get one inspected before you sell, so that you can have all the defects fixed. It is also a good idea to get periodic inspections to make sure all is okay with the most expensive item you will ever buy – your home.

Real estate agents quiver when they hear that Mr. Charney is doing the house inspection, because they’re afraid he’s too thorough. His findings have lost some sales, but some vendors are willing to negotiate about the necessary repairs.

This Harvard graduate is an architect with 43 yrs experience, and can work across N.A. He provides an estimate of what it would cost to put the house into a good state of repair, including photos of the defects and how to fix them.

At $250 per hour, typical inspections run at $1250 for a verbal report, $2000 for a written report and $3,000 for a printed report with enlarged photos illustrating the defects. All reports are customized narratives, no check lists. It’s money very well spent for one of the largest investments most people will ever make.

Tel: 514-937-5100
www.morrischarney.com

Montreal is lucky to have a friendly, helpful, long-serving laundromat family in our midst. With two of the largest (the most washers and dryers) locations in the city, Lavoir Patricia and Lavoir Victoria have had the same owner for 38 years, so there is a continuity and long-time understanding of the best machines and knowledge of how to get your items clean.

Unlike most facilities, they have full time staff in both locations to advise and and assist you, or else the staff will do your complete laundry (wash and fold) for an additional fee). The Patricia location in Montreal West has 6 different sizes of washers, from 10 lbs to 65 lbs. When you walk all the way to the back, you will find the 4 giant washers at the 65 lb capacity (and 4 giant dryers), so you can do big loads quickly and efficiently. Also, the less expensive machines with double capacity are at the Patricia location.

Lavoir Patricia and Lavoir Victoria are very customer friendly. Yes, you should be bringing in your own preferred soap, softeners and bleach, but if you are stuck they will sell you a cup. They have carts,washroom facilities, customer seating, bill changers and counters on which to fold your clothes.

Even if you have a washer and dryer at home, there are still times you might need this laundromat – for spring cleaning, putting winter clothes away, when the kids come back from camp, getting ready for big holidays or if your machine at home suddenly breaks down.

They are the only laundromat in the city with 4 77 lb capacity dryers.

Here are some ideas of when you might need the cleaning facilities of this laundromat:

– Camping equipment: blankets, comforters, sleeping bags
– Washable curtains
– Winter clothing: heavy parkas, ski pants, long coats
– Large comforters, blankets or washable duvets and duvet covers
– Refreshing pillows
– Slipcovers for couches

Lavoir Patricia has Maytag top-load washers along with Wascomat front-load washers, which are considered some of the best in the world. A regular cycle in these professional machines comprises 2 washes and 3 rinses, which means five complete water changes to ensure the cleanest wash possible. These are available in 20 lb., 30 lb., 40 lb. and in the 55 lb. size which is great for giant loads – could be used for sleeping bags, couch covers, comforters and other large items.

Look for their coupon on the web site www.MontrealLaundromat.com which changes every few weeks. Lavoir Patricia and Lavoir Victoria aim to take the stress out of laundry day.

Locations: Patricia Location – 5320 Patricia Ave., Montréal  QC H4V 1Z2
Lavoir Victoria – 5950 ave Victoria Montreal QC H3W 2R8
Hours: Patricia – Mon-Fri 7-8:30, Sat & Sun 7-7 / Victoria – Sun-Fri 7-7, Sat 5-7
www.montreallaundromat.com

When you decide to buy or sell a home, you want someone to work with who will be focused on your particular needs. It is also especially wonderful if you can find someone who is approachable, friendly, trustworthy and will “hold your hand” through every step of the way.

Robert Wiseman is a residential real estate broker with RE/MAX Royal (Jordan) Inc. Since he has grown up on the West Island, he has over 40 years of experience and knowledge on any neighborhood there. He can help you buy, sell or rent residential homes, condos, duplexes, triplexes and 4plexes.

This is a full service business which can help you takes care of everything:

– can recommend movers, renovators, foundation specialists, inspectors, notaries, painters, roofers

– help in disposing of unwanted articles or get them into storage or on-site pods

– working with this REMAX broker you are covered by Tranquilli-T Insurance at no extra charge.  It covers: delay or withdrawal by the buyer or seller, death of the buyer or his/her spouse. It includes free legal consultation. Within twelve months after signing the deed of sale at the notary’s office, if you should have a question, or if you have found a hidden defect, you have access to various resources in order to reach a favorable settlement. In the event that legal procedures become necessary, legal fees will be covered up to $5,000 per incident, up to a maximum of $10,000.

Tel: 514-928-9000
email: robertwiseman@royaljordan.com

Fenetre Deco does ultrasonic cleaning and repairs of all types of blinds, from 1″ aluminum horizontals to the higher end Silhouettes and Luminettes. The blinds are placed with a cleaning solution in large water-filled tanks, which use vibrating sound waves to loosen the dirt. Prices start at $15 per blind, and there is a minimum of $75 for a service call.

They also sell many types of blinds and drapery and provide shop-at-home service for Hunter Douglas, Shad-o-matic, Sol-r, Levolor, Altex, wooden and PVC shutters, Sohji panels, roller shades, etc.

Tel: 514-364-2020
Hours: by appt
www.fenetredeco.com
Email: info@fenetredeco.com

Before you tuck away all those scruffy, winter-worn boots and shoes, think about taking them over to an amazing shoemaker at Cordonnerie Place Rosemere who can make them look new again.

His skills were learned from an uncle who was a master shoemaker for 28 years. The uncle taught him not only how to repair all kinds of shoes but also how to fix vintage bags, rips from dog bites and broken heels making them all look virtually brand new. Shiny slippery leather soles can be made safer and last longer when he improves them by making them non-slip.

You can have your high heels raised or lowered here, purses can be repaired, bags, jackets and shoes can be re-dyed and boots that are too wide can be put on a diet.

This skilled repairman can do the master work required on really high end shoes – Louboutin, Jimmy Choos, Stuart Weitzman, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragano and Gucci. He can, of course, fix your regular brands too.

Products for shoe maintenance can be found on the shelves as well as non-slip grips for traction, worn on the bottom of your shoes – this is Canada after all.

The state of your tires is one of the things that might save your life in a quick stop situation. Make sure the ones you have are good enough.

Talon Tire is an independent tire dealer which has been in business since 1971, and specialize in quality tires for passenger cars, SUV’s, vans and light trucks. It is one of the few tire shops that has been approved by the consumer watchdog organization, the Automobile Protection Association.

They are not just order takers – their staff has knowledge of a wide range of tire applications, and monitors the latest technological developments and trends in tire manufacturing. They can answer and questions about tires to help you make the right choice.

Some of the good reasons to buy your tires from them:

– Wheels are fastened on your car by first hand-threading the nuts and then hand-torquing them to manufacturer’s specifications. When needed, you will be able to remove the wheels without frustration – No warped brake rotors or stripped threads or marred wheels.

– Even if they install only one tire, they check and adjust all your tire pressures, including the spare (Most of today’s spares require 60 psi of air to support a car but frequently drop to 30 psi or less while sitting in the trunk.)

– Their repairs on flats are permanent and safe, since they use only quality chemical patches applied from the inside of the tire. Repairs done from the outside, without inspecting for internal damage, are only temporary, and can result in an eventual blowout.

– Their tire and wheel balancing is state-of-the-art. It’s so uniquely accurate that consumers residing several hundred kilometers away go there to resolve their vibration complaints and leave with a smooth comfortable ride.

– Your “Mag” wheels are safe with them, as they use only the highest quality nylon-coated balancing weights. They won’t change the plastic finish of your wheels or cause corrosion like regular lead weights.

Special tires can be bought here too. Talon Tire sponsors and supports grass roots Motorsports in Canada, and offer a wide range of competition tires. To help keep a cherished classic car on the road they stock over 20 sizes of hard-to-find vintage tires.

– There is no commission, so their staff won’t propose a more profitable tire when it’s not the right choice.
– There are no hidden extras in their price.
– Their road hazard guarantee provides a replacement tire based on the price you paid, and NOT on a higher suggested retail price which increases every year with inflation.

They offer a two month or 1,500 mile / 2,000 kilometer free trial period for every tire that they recommend for your car and driving needs. If you don’t like them, they’ll refund you 100% of the purchase price.

Talon Tire makes buying the right set of tires easy.

Location: 2607 Diab St. Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1E7
corner: rue Bois Franc
Tel: 514-337-0833
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6
http://www.talontire.com/

If you’re settling in to a new abode or when you need a bit of hand-holding to get you through a room make-over, a move, or a down-sizing, Kathryn Osborne has the resources and 20-year background to make it all feel stress-less.

From choosing fabrics (Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen, Waverly, Kravet, Colefax & Fowler, Designers Guild), re-upholstering (or slipcovers), designing bed or window treatments, wallpaper, selecting furniture (custom-made sofas too), or planning a floor plan, she can cheerfully help you with it all.

Beyond the norm, she can arrange a move, then place the furniture, hang the pictures and even offers a lending library of 200 decorating books for you to peruse.

kathryn@kathrynosbornedesign.com
Hours: by appointment
www.kathrynosbornedesign.com

The Young Bar of Montréal, in partnership with the Québec Bar and Desjardins holds an annual Legal Helpline. Volunteer lawyers provide FREE legal advice by telephone. This 28th edition of the YBM’s Legal Helpline is the opportunity for citizens to learn about their rights and obligations. Whether it concerns matters related family law, good-neighborliness, consumer goods, labor, management of estates or other matters, volunteer lawyers will be available to answer questions from citizens across Quebec.

“The Legal Helpline is an effective and free service that allows members of YBM to meet the growing needs of the population in terms of access to justice” said Me Caroline Larouche, President of the YBM. “Our long term goal is to make this day a national annual event and thus mobilize young lawyers across the country”, adds Me Larouche.

Founded in 1898, the YBM consists of 4600 lawyers having ten years and less of practice in Montreal; making it one of the largest associations of young lawyers in the world, in terms of number for one city. It provides pro bono consulting services and legal information to various segments of the population and organizes charitable activities. Overall, it aims to improve access to justice and to contribute to the collective well-being.

Dates: April 23 & 24 2016
Time: 9-5
Phone: 514-871-0388 or 1 844-771-0388
www.ajbm.qc.ca

Pointe Claire Carpet Cleaning has been in business since 1990. Trained by Eaton Home Cleaning, they learned the strictest guidelines and proper cleaning techniques.

They can clean:

– carpets
– area rugs (in your home or take them off premises)
– leather sofa and chairs
– dining room chairs covered in fine fabrics, such as cotton and silks
– pet odors and stains
– mattresses
– car interiors (complete cleaning, getting rid of salt, sand, smoke odors, etc)
– water/flood damage (don’t hesitate to call in the middle of the night); can arrange contractors to renovate and restore your home
– commercial and office cleaning – with employees sitting on chairs for years, they really need freshening up
– cooking odors in your home
– fabric protection

You may not realize that when you buy a mattress, within 10 years, it may weigh 30% more, due to sweat and skin cells accumulated. They have a service which kills dust mites and removes sweat stains and urine accidents. The mattress can also be disinfected and deodorized.

Area rugs can be re-fringed, repaired and they can take care of moth damage.

Please note these prices are solely for clients from www.smartshoppingmontreal. com Please mention  that you saw this posting on Sandra’s site. This special is for a limited time only.

Phone: 514-693-3232
www.pointeclairecarpetcleaning.com