Surprisingly when you hear about the crimes committed in the news you automatically begin to presume that crime is increasing. But if you look at the average of criminal activity reported by Toronto police in the last 30 years you will see that actually murders and other serious crimes are not increasing. Yes, some neighbourhoods are having increases in serious crimes but overall there hasn’t been any increase.

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 

 

 

Property Taxes in Toronto are already one of the highest in Ontario, yet because of budget deficits the cash strapped city is thinking of taxing property owners. There are other ways the city can raise revenue.

 

 

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 

 

New Home constructions have dipped in the past few months and new home prices have risen over 8% over last year, far more then the 4% increase in resale home prices. New home prices in Mississauga especially by many are being considered too high, but because of less supply there is sufficient demand.

 

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 

April 30^th was the best single sales day and April was the best single month ever. April 30^th had over 581 sales and April had 9,452 according to the Toronto Real Estate Board. Average sales prices were up 3% from last April’s. The real estate Market is still very strong in the GTA!

 

 
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 

 Neutral and light colours are the best when it comes to selling homes and condos. They make the room look brighter, more spacious and make it easier for buyers to picture their belongings in the room. I recommend to my sellers and anyone that is getting ready to sell their home that they invest in a couple of hundred dollars and paint some of their rooms with neutral colours. 

 

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 Like the word as-is sounds an as-is sale is when the seller is offering their property as-is without any guarantees or warranties. If there is some problems with the property the seller will not be responsible. All responsibilities lies with the Buyer and the buyer before the completion of the sale should make sure if they investment is worth it. Almost all foreclosures, tax or auction sales in Ontario are as-is sales. You need to have a good home inspector and other professionals with insurance review your property and give it a good bill. 

 

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

Real Estate like any commodity is negotiable. The best real estate agents are excellent negotiators. They work with the other party and not against them, they set objectives and meet them, and they follow throw on them. Good negotiators look for a win-win situation for both parties, and protect their clients at all expense.   

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

Mississauga has seen tremendous growth in the last 25 years, in this time it has risen to be Canada's 7th Largest City. The safest city in North America over 500,000 in pop. One of the highest median incomes and educated workforce in Canada. But like most major cities it is facing issues with affordable housing. The most affordable rental units can be found in basement apartments that on average are 25-30% less than condo rents. The city should construct housing that is affordable, many people go elsewhere because they cannot find affordable apartment.

 http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/mississauga

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

 

 The internet is the most important and powerful marketing medium. And in an industry like real estate where consumers want more information, the easiest and most convenient way for them to receive the information is through the internet. To get ahead you need to distinguish yourself from the competition...if not you can lose out--BIG.  

 

 

 

 

Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434

Discount brokerages in the GTA account for 5% of the GTA real estate market share. Many companies each year enter as discount brokerages but fail within the first 3 years. Why do they fail? Generally discount brokerages, can’t survive because of financial and revenue limitations. As well, when the market loses heat they can not compete with a full brokerage. Yes commission is lowering, it is a trend. In the early 1900’s real estate commission used to be 10%, last decade it was 6% and now it is 5% on average. But remember when an agent is offering to list your home for less there must be something he/she is cutting in order to offer such a service. Most discount brokerages I believe can not survive in the long run there are some that are thriving but generally the real estate business is already really competitive.

 




Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR®

Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186
Direct: (416) 918-2912
or visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/

Or Toll Free 1-800-263-3434