selling real estate: 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 … (7 comments)
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selling real estate: October Real Estate Sales Stats - 10/15/09 02:40 PM
Real estate statistics for October remain strong and show we are blasting out of the recession. Toronto, Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Hamilton markets are all showing significant increases in both units sold and average prices. Also, houses are staying on the market for shorter periods of time and sellers are … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (2 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: 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. … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: 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, … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: SOLD! - 06/19/09 01:48 PM
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selling real estate: 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 … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: 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%
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selling real estate: 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 … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: Tips for maintaining a beautiful lawn - 05/14/09 09:57 AM
Have you been fighting the battle of the weeds, brown patches, or sprawling clover? Well, we will look at some lawn care strategies that will help revive your grass into a full, lush, green, weed-free lawn! When real estate professionals talk about curb appeal, it starts with the lawn. Now … (5 comments)
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selling real estate: 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 … (4 comments)
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selling real estate: Get the Government to pay you...for a change! - 03/27/09 09:29 AM
It is almost Spring time and everyone is itching to get a kick start on their home renovations, but given the current economic situation some of us are hesitant to open up our wallets to dish out those big chunks of change!
The Government is now offering a 15% rebate on … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: BEEN WAITING FOR OAKVILLE TO BECOME AFFORDABLE? YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS NOW!!! - 11/28/08 01:50 PM
A high demand ground floor 2 level suite in desirable Oakville locale. A perfect home for first time buyers. Freshly updated in contemporary design and décor. Walkout to patio and gorgeous treed area from open concept dining/living room. Oversized master bedroom with walkout porch and 2 walk in closets. … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: Canada's "Sober and Sensible" Banking System. - 11/22/08 12:58 PM
According to the governor of the Bank of Canada, the global financial crisis could have been avoided if every country had had a banking system like Canada's. He went on to say that the world would have been spared this global financial catastrophe if other international economic powers had a banking … (1 comments)
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selling real estate: Buying up in a down market! - 11/21/08 12:07 PM
Have you been waiting for a time when home ownership would become affordable again? Now is that time! With housing prices as low as they are, it is now easier for the renters who always wanted to buy, for the young couple in the townhouse or condo that have been … (0 comments)
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selling real estate: Toronto Real Estate Market Report - October 2008 - 11/13/08 07:46 PM
GTA sales down 35%; Toronto down 38%
Toronto Real Estate Board Members reported 5,155 sales in October, down 35 per cent from the 7,915 sales reported in October of 2007, and also down 25 per cent from the 6,876 sales reported during October 2006. Within the City of Toronto, … (1 comments)
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