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selling homes: Thinking of buying or selling in 2010? - Maybe I can help! - 02/11/10 12:48 PM
We are now full steam into 2010 and many people are beginning to think about buying or selling real estate. As you are making your plans, please consider the following points.
1. Interest rates are on the rise
Home buying has continued its hot streak from 2009 into 2010. Interest rates remain low and continue to pull buyers into the market. The threat of rising interest rates in July will have people rushing to get into new homes before the rates start to move.
2. HST will be introduced this July
While the tax will hit those who buy newly constructed … (0 comments)
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selling homes: 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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selling homes: Home Inspection Series - Part 6: Problems to ask your inspector about - 10/05/09 08:42 AM
When you see the following problems listed as a concern in your inspection report, be sure to ask more questions to find out how serious the problem is and how much it will cost you to remedy. If the inspector writes “N/A”, “can’t be determined” or worse, left blank beside any of the following problems, be sure to bring a specialist in so you have a clear understanding of the extent of the issue.
Electrical problems: Almost every home has an electrical problem, some a missing ground or reverse polarity to under sized breakers and panels. Homes built before 1955 may … (1 comments)
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selling homes: 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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selling homes: 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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selling homes: 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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selling homes: www.century21.ca now Canada's leading real estate website - 09/28/09 10:21 PM
With over 95% of people beginning their real estate search online, shouldn’t the brokerage you choose to sell your home give you maximum internet exposure?
Numbers were recently released at the CENTURY 21 Canada conference in Vancouver that revealed www.century21.ca is now the leading real estate brand web site in Canada, oustripping both the REMAX and Royal Lepage brand web sites, based on number of unique visitors. The CENTURY 21 Canada web site is now second only to the Canadian Real Estate Association's www.realtor.ca site. CENTURY 21 Canada CEO Don Lawby praised the members of the CENTURY 21 Canada system for … (1 comments)
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selling homes: Interest Rate Watch – May 15, 2009 - 05/15/09 08:34 AM
Term Rate
6 Months 4.25%
1 Year 2.90%
2 Years 2.85%
3 Years 3.05%
4 Years 3.59%
5 Years 3.59%
7 Years 4.95%
10 Years 5.05%
Prime 2.25%
Variable 2.85%
Let me help save you money! Send me your email address or give me a call and I’ll send you periodical interest rate updates, along with any other market information you may be interested in.
Buyers and sellers can find everything they need to make the most informed choices … (0 comments)
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selling homes: Oakville Real Estate Market Report - April 2009 - 05/14/09 01:49 PM
Oakville, Ontario: If you were ever looking for the right time to buy in Oakville, don’t wait any longer as now is the time. With record low interest rates, large inventory of houses on the market and stabalizing prices, you might not want to miss out on the great opportunities to buy your Oakville dream property.
Average housing prices in Oakville are gradually catching up to the prices of last year at this time. April 2008 showed an average price of $509,291 where as houses in April 2009 have sold for an average of $506,672 representing only a 1% decrease … (0 comments)
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selling homes: How to stage your home like a pro - 05/07/09 11:11 AM
1. Clean house Make sure your house is clean! Get rid of odours - a huge turnoff for prospective buyers - by opening windows, washing floors and walls and cleaning your rugs and upholstery. Next, de-clutter your space. A jam-packed house not only makes the house look cluttered, it makes the house look smaller. When you are selling, the objective is to make your home look bigger! A lot of sellers these days are actually taking out a third of their furniture to show off more of the space. Place your items in storage, call a local consignment shop or charity … (4 comments)
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