Should I allow my REALTOR to place a Lockbox on my Property? - 03/29/07 07:47 PM
Sometimes home-sellers ask me: Is it required that you place a lockbox on my property? See: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/should-I-allow-a-lockbox 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 … (0 comments)
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Recommended Documents before you Realtor Lists Your Home - 03/29/07 07:39 PM
When selling your home you will need a few documents before your REALTOR® lists your home for sale and it is recommended that you have them. See: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/list-of-documents-need-for-sale Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Office: … (0 comments)
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Is it a Good Time to Sell My Home? - 03/29/07 07:32 PM
Sellers often ask me is it the best time to sell? Here you will find the answer offered my OREA to this question: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/good-time-to-sell.php 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: … (0 comments)
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Government Programs for Home Buyers - 03/29/07 07:27 PM
I have listed all the government programs available for home buyers or property owners in Ontario. http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/government-homebuyer-programs Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Is home ownership right for you? - 03/25/07 01:17 PM
There are many positives and negatives when it comes to home -ownership, here is a brief list of positives and negatives to consider before looking for your dream home: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/renting-vs-buying 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. … (0 comments)
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French Immersion Schools in Peel - 03/25/07 01:12 PM
Here you will find a list of french immersion schools in Peel and that are a part of the Peel Board of Education including their addresses and telephone numbers: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/french-immersion-schools Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., … (0 comments)
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Find out current tax rates by calling - 03/21/07 11:02 PM
Here you will phone numbers to municipal tax offices regarding current tax assessments and current tax rates: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/property-tax-rates Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Let Revenue Canada Foot the Bill of for Your Move - 03/21/07 10:53 PM
In certain circumstances Revenue Canada will cover up to 50% of your move to learn more visit my site at: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/revenue-canada-pay-for-your-move.php Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Common Home Pricing Mistakes - 03/21/07 10:46 PM
1. Setting your Home’s Price Based on Amount Invested 2. Setting the Price Based on What You Need or Want 3. Hiring the Agent that Offers or Suggests the Highest Listing Price 4. Thinking that Even if you List your Home at High Price you will get an Offer … (0 comments)
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Articles offered by OREA - 03/21/07 10:37 PM
Click here: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/orea-articles to see 40+ articles about real estate presented by Joey but the information r source is OREA Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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/ … (0 comments)
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What does the word Toronto Mean? - 03/19/07 11:39 PM
Toronto is Canada's largest, populous and economic capital.
But what does the word 'toronto' mean? The term originally referred to The Narrows, a channel of water through which Lake Simcoe discharges into Lake Couchiching.
The word 'toronto' comes from the Mohawk word 'tkaronto' meaning where there are trees standing in the … (1 comments)
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What does Ontario mean? - 03/19/07 11:16 PM
All Canadians know 'Ontario' as the second largest and most populous province of Canada but many don't know what the word means and where it originates from. Ontario is from an Iroquois word meaning beautiful lake or beautiful water, and actually originates from Lake Ontario. It is also the name of the … (4 comments)
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Guide to Making Money in Real Estate - 03/18/07 11:31 PM
There are four easy ways you can make money in Real Estate
1. Foreclosures
2. Pre-Foreclosures
3. Fixer Uppers
4. No money down or creative financing deals
Read more:
http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/how-to-make-money-in-real-estate
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Where do Buyers Come From? - 03/18/07 11:25 PM
Frequently I am asked by sellers where buyers actually come from and the best answer I can give them is, see:
http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/where-do-buyers-come-from
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Condo Guide - 03/18/07 11:22 PM
Here you will find FAQ's regarding Condominiums in the GTA
See: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/condo-guide-for-toronto-mississauga-gta
and Condos and Coops names and addresses in the GTA here:
http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/condo-coop-building-names
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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: … (1 comments)
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What Documents are needed for a Mortgage - 03/18/07 11:17 PM
There can be many documents required for a mortgage application. I have compiled a quick list of documents that may or may not be required to get a mortgage.
Visit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/required-mortgage-documents
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR®
Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists … (0 comments)
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City Services - 03/17/07 11:43 PM
Ever wondered which department resolves which problemsVisit: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/gta-city-services Receive the contact info for what department is responsible for what problem * Ajax * Aurora * Brampton * Brock * Burlington * Caledon * Clarington * East Gwillimbury * Georgina * Halton Hills * King * Markham * Milton * Mississauga * … (0 comments)
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LTT Payable for Commercial Properties - 03/17/07 11:35 PM
Land Transfer Tax for Commercial Properties: Purchase Price 0 - 55,000 .005 x Amount 55,001 - 250,000 250,001 Calclation of LIT 005 x Amount (.01 x Amount) minus 275 (.015 x Amount) minus 1,525 See: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/lit-for-commercial-properties The calculator will spit out the land transfer tax for the purchase price of … (0 comments)
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Should You Use a Discount Real Estate Broker? - 03/15/07 02:35 PM
Should You Use a Discount Real Estate Broker? Here you will find out why in most cases it is not profitable to use a discount brokerage: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/should-I-use-a-discount-broker.php Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186 Direct: (416) … (0 comments)
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Preparing your home for Sale - 03/15/07 02:29 PM
Preparing your home for Sale see tips on preparing your home for sale at, offered by the OREA: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/preparing-your-home-for-sale.php Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Preparing for your Open House - 03/15/07 02:25 PM
Preparing for your Open House see tips on preparing for an open house at, offered by the OREA: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/preparing-for-your-open-house.php Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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Pay down your mortgage faster - 03/15/07 02:20 PM
Pay down your mortgage faster by controlling the amortization schedule, anniversary date, payment operations and by shopping around see: http://www.toronto-homes-guide.com/pay-down-your-mortgage-faster.php Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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/ … (0 comments)
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Canada Renovates! - 03/13/07 12:53 AM
Renovation spending is at over $40 Billion one of the highest in the free world and is expected to grow at 7%, faster than any other nation. Canadians know and are realizing the importance of renovation.
Joey Khan, GREATER
TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR®
Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max … (0 comments)
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5 Ways to Add value to your Home when you decide to Sell - 03/13/07 12:45 AM
1. Maintenance-It is critical to upkeep and maintain your home2. Make Improvements--not necessarily large ones3. Remodel the kitchen and/or bathrooms--value can easily be added by re-modeling these imortant rooms4. Upkeep or change your appliances5. Have a garden, maintain the lawn and make sure you have curb appeal! Joey Khan, GREATER
TORONTA AREA … (0 comments)
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$349900 NICE 3 BED SEMI IN MISSISSAUGA - 03/13/07 12:38 AM
Gorgeous 3 Bdrm Mattamy Home. 9' Ceilings On Mf. Ceramics In Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Backsplash In Kitchen, Neutral Colours, Freshly Painted. Phone Connections In All Rooms. Access To Garage. Central Vacuum - Special Water Filter. Keyless Entry. MLS # W1090152 Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and … (0 comments)
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What is the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)? - 03/13/07 12:34 AM
RECO is the legal arm of the provincial government responsible for administering Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA 2002). In order to trade in real estate in Ontario you must be registered or exempt from registration, under REBBA 2002. Currently there are over 3800 Brokerages and 45,000 registered members. Joey … (0 comments)
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How’s the Economy in the GTA? - 03/11/07 07:04 AM
The GTA is doing real good; February was a good month for
real estate, job numbers look good, inflation is very low, interest rates are
still relatively low and Canadians and the government are thinking of the
environment. Plans are in the making for stretching the line to York
University … (0 comments)
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What does the $1.5 Billion dollars to the TTC and Subway line mean to Property Owners? - 03/11/07 06:53 AM
Every-time or anytime there is a large investment to
infrastructure or transportation, it means to property owner’s in the area new
demand, new attraction. Buyers that were not willing before to move so far from
the city’s core are now willing to. Homeowners will definitely benefit from
this investment and … (1 comments)
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What is a Survey? - 03/11/07 06:38 AM
A map or plat made by a licensed surveyor showing the
results of measuring the land with its elevations, improvements, boundaries,
and its relationship to surrounding tracts of land. A survey is often required
by the lender to assure him that a building is actually sited on the land
according … (0 comments)
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How much Percent Down is a Conventional Motgage? - 03/11/07 06:38 AM
25% down on a residential property is considered a conventional
mortgage, anything less will require a mortgage insurance premium.
Joey Khan, GREATER
TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What happens on Closing Day? - 03/09/07 05:05 PM
The day on which the real estate sale or transaction is
concluded. The certificate of title and deed are exchanged mortgage, and closing
costs are paid.
Joey Khan, GREATER
TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR®
Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. … (0 comments)
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What is Acceptance in Real Estate? - 03/09/07 05:01 PM
The written acceptance by the seller of a buyer's
offer or a buyer’s acceptance of a seller’s offer.
Joey Khan, GREATER
TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What is Dual-Agency? - 03/07/07 08:40 PM
Dual Agency is when the brokerage (not necessarity the same agent) represents both the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What does Maintenance Fees Mean? - 03/07/07 08:32 PM
Maintenance fees are an assessment of operating costs of common elements of a condominium or home-owner's association that are divvied up accordingly. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What is Maximum Rent? - 03/07/07 08:27 PM
The greatest amount of rent that may be charged as established in a rent regulation and controlled by legislation or governances on rental increases.
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR®
Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186 Direct: (416) … (0 comments)
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What is a Good Cap Rate in the GTA? - 03/07/07 08:22 PM
The Greater Toronto Area real estate market is one of the most strong and competitive in Canada. Average property appreciation is at over 5% per year in the last 6 years, cap rates depending on the property, that are considered a good acquisition begin at 6.5%. Joey Khan, GREATER … (0 comments)
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What does the Right-of-Way term mean? - 03/05/07 04:50 PM
The right to pass over another person(s) land. The right of way is according to the nature of the easement. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What does Bundle of Rights mean? - 03/05/07 04:45 PM
Legal rights because of ownership of real property. Rights such as the right to use it, to sell it, to mortgage it, to lease it, to give it away for free, or the right to refuse to exercise any of these rights. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in … (0 comments)
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Should you lock in your interst rate? - 03/05/07 04:38 PM
Yes. Most lenders especially large banks offer a commitment for up to 6 months for a specified interest rate. If the interest rate falls you get the better, if it doesn't you have your committed rate. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty … (0 comments)
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What is Power of Attorney? - 03/05/07 04:32 PM
Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants one person to act on another's behalf. There can be two kinds of power of attorney, one is complete power of attorney and the other is limited power of attorney. The latter is more common and is limited to term and/or a … (0 comments)
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What is Market Value? - 03/03/07 12:41 PM
Market Value is the highest price a ready and willing buyer is willing to pay in a fair and open negotiation.
Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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 … (0 comments)
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What does Title Search mean on Agreement for Purchase and Sale - 03/03/07 12:35 PM
An examination of municipal records to determine the legal ownership of property. The date is stipulated on the Agreement to Purchase and Sale and is before the closing date. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186 … (0 comments)
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What is a Mortgage Commitment? - 03/03/07 12:30 PM
It is a promise that a lender makes on specific terms and condition to a borrower and if the conditions are met the lender will follow through on Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA AREA (GTA) REALTOR® Specializing in Residential and Investment Real Estate Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Office: (905)-858-3434 ext. 1186 Direct: … (0 comments)
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The difference between Canadian and US Mortgages - 03/03/07 12:25 PM
Canadian Mortgages are compounded semi-annually while US Mortgages are compounded monthly. A rate of 5.3% advertised will be higher on the US side. Joey Khan, GREATER TORONTA 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/ … (0 comments)
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