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buying in burlington: 10 best home upgrades for resale - 10/15/09 05:34 PM
When people decide to sell their home, often they are uncertain if they should update their home. If so, what upgrades would bring the greatest return and most importantly, how much money should be spent on those upgrades. Upgrading before you sell can get out of hand, so set a budget and stick to it or you won’t be able to get that money back on the sale of the home. Consider giving your home any of these 10 upgrades when looking to sell.
If you're preparing your home for sale, there are certain improvements that are definitely worth their cost … (7 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 8: Questions to ask prospective inspectors - 10/08/09 03:42 PM
Now that you have bought a home and are in need of an inspection, how do you decide on who you are going to hire? Here is a list of questions that should be asked before you decide on your home inspector. You want to do everything you can to ensure you hire the best person for the job. A person that you are confident will be able to identify all of the deficiencies in the home so you have a clear picture of the condition of your home.
How long have you been conducting home inspections?
Someone may tell … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 7: Home inspections gone wrong - 10/07/09 10:25 AM
Home buyers hire home inspectors to help discover deficiencies in the home they are hoping to purchase. This inspection should reveal all major issues in the home so the buyer understands the condition of the home before they purchase it. Problems arise when buyers choose to go with the cheapest inspector they can find, don’t interview inspectors before they are hired or don’t investigate the experience of the inspector they are planning to use. As home inspectors come from various backgrounds and there isn’t any standardization in the industry, without a proper background check, you never can be sure that … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 5: Identify areas to increase the value of a home - 10/04/09 04:15 PM
It is not the intended purpose of a home inspection, but the inspection might also give you some insight into potential opportunities for repairs and renovations that will not only make your home more pleasant to live in, but may also increase its value. With the federal government's new Home Renovation Tax Credit, you may have financial incentive to undertake some of these projects once you become a homeowner.
Unveiled Jan. 27, 2009 in the federal budget, the HRTC will provide Canadians up to $1,350 in savings for money spent on home renovations through a temporary 15% income tax credit … (2 comments)
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buying in burlington: September Real Estate Sales Stats - 09/30/09 10:29 PM
Real estate statistics for September prove we continue heading in a positive direction. All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices.
Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 27% and average prices are up 6%.
Hamilton/Burlington Board - Units sold are up 16% and average prices up 2.7%
Oakville/Milton Board - Units sold are up 21% and average prices are up 3%
Burlington Market - Units sold are up 13% and average prices are up 5%
Oakville Market - Units sold are up 35% and average prices are up 14%
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buying in burlington: Let's Murder Your Mortgage - 09/29/09 08:40 AM
Have you ever thought about paying off your mortgage quicker? Have you ever had some money you wanted to invest, but just didn’t know where to put your money? Bumping up your mortgage payment can save you a fortune over the years ahead. Consider our happy newlyweds Dick and Jane. They live in Burlington, Ontario in a three-bedroom, two-storey home. They owe $200,000 on their mortgage at 6.5 per cent. Right now, they are making monthly payments of $1,340 and are on track to pay off their house in 25 years. Based on their current schedule, they will wind up paying … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: Real estate recession over in Canada as prices recover - 09/29/09 07:59 AM
House hunters still waiting for prices to drop further before buying may have sat on the sidelines too long, according to a new report. A study released Thursday shows home values in some major markets across Canada have recovered to levels where they were before the recent market drop. Economists agree and say the power has shifted to a seller's market in recent months, after the buyer's were in control for more than a year.
Low interest rates, pent-up demand, and improved affordability as a result of record low interest rates are behind the recovery. This has resulted … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: August Real Estate Sales Stats - 08/22/09 08:00 PM
Real estate statistics for August prove we are still heading in a positive direction. All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices. For a complete and detailed report on real estate stats in your neighbourhood, please send me a brief message letting me know the neighbourhood in which you live and I will be sure to get you a report sent out right away!
Percentage increases reflect the increases from August 2009 compared to August 2008.
Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 28% and average prices are up 6%.
Hamilton/Burlington … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 4: Finding the Right Guy For The Job - 08/22/09 05:30 PM
Since anyone with a clipboard and some business cards can call themselves a home inspector, it is important to find one who is most qualified to accurately assess the various elements of a home. It is important to do your research so you can ensure the inspector you choose is the most qualified to do the best job.
First-time homebuyers should go to any chapter of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors when looking for a reputable inspector. It is there that you can check on the inspectors to ensure they have some form of training. Be careful … (2 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 2: Educating the Buyers - 08/11/09 12:33 PM
Home buyers need to know what problems exist in the home before they purchase it, they will need to be given information on how much money will be required to make the necessary reparations, as well as how much money they will need to invest in their home within the first five years or so. A good home inspector will be able to identify all faults and flaws and be able to set out a timeline for when the repairs need to be completed. A knowledgeable inspector will also be able to tell the buyer approximately how much money they can … (2 comments)
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buying in burlington: Home Inspection Series - Part 1: Inspections 101 - 08/11/09 12:27 PM
Welcome to my 8 part series on home inspections. Many home buyers underestimate the importance of a quality home inspection. A big mistake purchasers often make is to search out the cheapest home inspector on the block to conduct this vital stage of the home buying process. It makes not sense to me to have the cheapest guy inspect the largest investment you and your family will ever make. A quality home inspector will have experience in home structure, electrical systems, roofing and heating and cooling. A cheaper home inspector that does not possess this comprehensive knowledge base will miss important … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: July Real Estate Market Report - 07/16/09 04:36 PM
What an exciting time for real estate! Forget what you have read in the papers or hear on the T.V. The real estate market has rebounded and we are on now on pace to break all time sales records in Toronto, Oakville and Burlington real estate markets. If you don’t believe me, look at the sales numbers for the month of June.
How do the numbers now compare to the pre-recession real estate sales numbers? Well, just have a look!
% Change from June 2008 to June 2009
* Toronto Real Estate Board has reported a 27% increase in … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: Canadian Home Sales, and Prices Jump in June - 07/15/09 04:23 PM
Sales of homes in Canada jumped 31.5 percent in the second quarter from the first and saw their first year-over-year quarterly increase since before the peak of the financial crisis, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Tuesday. The report is the latest piece of evidence showing that consumers are venturing back into the home market, encouraged by low mortgage rates and signs that the worst of the recession is over. A total of 41,304 homes changed hands in the month of June.
Home sales totaled 147,351 units in the second quarter of 2009, up 1.4 per cent from … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: Open House – Sunday July 19th 2:00pm – 4:00pm - 07/09/09 02:05 PM
5342 Cachet Crescent, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 7N6 - $489,900
One of a Kind Family Home on Quiet Crescent in the Orchard-North East Burlington with Fully Finished 1 Bedroom Apartment in Walkout Basement,Upgrades include: Hardwood Floors,Oak Stairs,High Ceilings, Upgraded Maple Kitchen with High Cabinetry, Island & walkout to Huge 2nd level Deck, Family Room with Vault Ceilings, Huge Windows & Fireplace, Main Floor Laundry, Interior Access to Double Garage, Spacious Bedrooms, Master with 5 piece Ensuite- His & Hers Vanity- Soaker Tub- Separate Shower and Walkin Closet, Stunning Sun Filled Suite in Lower Level with Full Kitchen, 4 piece Bathroom, … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: Open House - Sunday June 28th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 06/26/09 02:57 PM
5342 Cachet Crescent, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 7N6 - $489,900
One of a Kind Family Home on Quiet Crescent in the Orchard-North East Burlington with Fully Finished 1 Bedroom Apartment in Walkout Basement,Upgrades include: Hardwood Floors,Oak Stairs,High Ceilings, Upgraded Maple Kitchen with High Cabinetry, Island & walkout to Huge 2nd level Deck, Family Room with Vault Ceilings, Huge Windows & Fireplace, Main Floor Laundry, Interior Access to Double Garage, Spacious Bedrooms, Master with 5 piece Ensuite- His & Hers Vanity- Soaker Tub- Separate Shower and Walkin Closet, Stunning Sun Filled Suite in Lower Level with Full Kitchen, 4 piece Bathroom, Bedroom … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: Don't be fooled by national averages, look locally! - 06/22/09 11:57 AM
During these first days of summer, as economists are telling us that the worst of the recession may be over, Canadians are wondering how the values of their largest financial assets — their homes — are holding up. Media reports of real estate statistics have left many Canadian homeowners rightfully confused. The problem is that these statistics are usually based on averages of city, provincial and national markets. Such averages are pretty much irrelevant to what’s really happening in specific neighbourhoods. Our analysis suggests that Canadian homeowners should avoid relying on city, provincial or national averages to value their homes. Instead, … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: SOLD! - 06/19/09 01:48 PM
Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call!
LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!!
As part of my full service listing package to my clients, I offer free home staging as a bonus for anyone who decides to use my real estate services to list their house.
Other benefits include:
* Maximum front page exposure on www.seankavanagh.ca and www.seansells.ca websites
* Regular blog posts promoting the property
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buying in burlington: Home Buyers Now Going Online First - 06/18/09 12:13 PM
Home buyers are now twice as likely to use online sources than print sources to find information about open houses they are interested in.
A study found that 62% of home buyers use or plan to use online sites to find open houses, compared with 53% who use/plan to use information from real estate agents, 36% who use/plan to use neighborhood signs and less than one-third (31%), who use/plan to use print sources, including newspapers and local flyers.
The study also found that though many home buyers rely upon a range of different sources to gather information about open houses, 41% … (1 comments)
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buying in burlington: Resale housing market continues to recover - 06/03/09 07:47 AM
Home sales activity increased for the third time in as many months, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The national average price also rose again, to within short reach of the record levels set a year ago.
Sales activity climbed 11.2 per cent in April 2009 compared to the previous month. This is the largest month-to-month increase in activity in more than five years. Sales activity also reached its highest level in seven months, with 34,838 units trading hands nationally via the MLS.
Price adjustments, access to money and a surge in consumer confidence have … (0 comments)
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buying in burlington: A Checklist: Buyers Beware! - 06/02/09 09:44 PM
One of the biggest mistakes a first time buyer, or any buyer for that matter, can make when purchasing a home, is to get too emotionally involved in the home before proper research has been conducted on the property and surrounding area. Here is a checklist of items to be considered before you put pen to paper on an agreement of purchase and sale.
1) Houses older than 40 years may have aluminum, or even worse, knob and tube, wiring. Insurance companies may not insure homes that contain certain types of wiring. If you really love the house, be sure to … (1 comments)
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