December is a time to celebrate the year that has gone by and make
plans for the year ahead.
What are your plans for 2014?
Perhaps you’re thinking about making some changes around your home?
Are you planning some repairs, a room remodelling, or a renovation of
some kind?
If so, I may be able to help. As an active REALTOR® in the area, I can
refer you to many reputable contractors and other local “home industry”
businesses my clients or I have used in the past. Give me a call.
If on the other hand, you have plans to move in the coming year, or
you’re just entertaining the idea, contact me. I’d be happy to answer your
questions and give you an idea of what’s possible.
Of course, you may not have any plans at all regarding your home for
2014. If that’s the case, know that I’ll always be available to you should
something come up – as I am for all my valued clients.
Watch Out For
Expirations and Price Increases!
December 31st is a common “anniversary
date” for business services.
For example, many programs and services
expire at the end of a calendar year. So,
it’s a good idea to check and see if any
expiration dates will impact you.
Many company contracts for services or
subscriptions automatically renew if you
don’t do anything. So if you’ve signed-up
for something you no longer want, be sure
to notify the company in writing to let them
know you wish to cancel. Note that there is
often a notice period before which you will
need to have notified the company. Check
your contract details.
Businesses also use the end of the year
to increase prices. Check your mail and
email for notifications such as, “As of
December 31, 2013, our standard fee
will increase by...”. Some companies,
including banks, will send these notices
out weeks in advance. If in doubt, contact
the company directly.
You should always know, in advance,
the cost and terms of the products and
services you use regularly