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muskoka: Muskoka Real Estate Listings - Power of Sales - 01/05/12 03:39 PM
As we enter 2012, we are seeing alot more homes being sold by the bank.
Homes that have been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage are foreclosures, or power of sales. Thousands of homes end up in foreclosure every year. Many people lose their homes due to job loss, credit problems or unexpected expenses.
It is wise to be cautious when considering a foreclosure. It is important to have the house thoroughly inspected and to be sure that any liens, undisclosed mortgages or court judgments are cleared or at least disclosed.
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muskoka: Open Houses. Do They Work? - 06/27/11 10:51 AM
If you are asking if an open house will help sell your home, then my answer is "unlikely".
Before the Internet boom (before the majority of people turned to the Internet to find their next home), people relied on printed MLS books, newspaper listings, Real Estate magazines, and driving around their desired neighbourhoods to find open houses. Back in those days (before 1995), open houses were an effective way to help sell a home. The people who entered the open house were actually ‘likely buyers' who were in the market to actively search for a home to purchase.
What we see … (7 comments)
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muskoka: iPhone App for Muskoka Real Estate - 06/23/11 12:57 PM
Available for FREE download from the iTunes Store. Just search for Muskoka and the MuskokaRealty App will display. This App gives you access to current real estate listings in Muskoka and surrounding areas. All information contained in this app is up-to-date in 'real time'.
What better way to search for real estate listings in Muskoka, or to be kept up to date on Muskoka news!
Statistical publications show a huge success in mobile internet applications. In fact, experts predict that by 2014, mobile internet users will far outweigh desktop users.
iPhone Applications still out-weigh any other systems apps, but Android is … (0 comments)
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muskoka: Muskoka River Cottage For Sale - 06/23/11 11:18 AM
Beautifully renovated cottage on extensively landscaped grounds with access to Lake Muskoka. Open concept kitchen/dining/living and 3 bedrooms. Refinished hardwood floors, new broadloom in bedrooms, roof shingles 2009, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Cottage built well, with good insulation and extra steel support beams. Spring fed well allows option to use year round. Freshly painted inside and out, and some newer windows. Includes a well pump house, large utility shed, dock shed. Can be sold `turn-key` if desired! Just move right in!Located on quiet inlet off the Muskoka River. Access for medium motorized boat at own dock. Boat to Lake Muskoka or … (1 comments)
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muskoka: Find better ways to heat and cool your house - 06/30/10 10:23 AM
As much as half of the energy used in homes goes toward heating and cooling. The following are a few ways that energy bills can be reduced through adjustments to the heating and cooling systems:
Install a ceiling fan. Ceiling fans can be used in place of air conditioners, which require a large amount of energy. This depends on where you live, as some areas are extremely hot in summer months. Simply reducing the degree of coldness will help.
Periodically replace air filters in air conditioners and heaters. It can be hard to remember when this should be done. … (5 comments)
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muskoka: Private Island with lake house for sale - 06/23/10 09:13 PM
Potato Island (Island 71) in Georgian Bay consists of more than 38 acres and 4000 ft of usable waterfront. Part beach, part rock, part mixed forest, both deep and shallow water, ideal for boating and swimming. Island is accessible by private road, water, and float plane.
Located in South Muskoka, just 1.5 hours north of Toronto, close to golf course, trails, and only 5 minutes to major waterways.
Private Island Estate currently has a 5 bedroom, 4000sqft lake house, 2 x 600sqft sleeping cabins with 2 bedrooms each, 3 docks, and zoning permission for building up to a 10,000sqft home if … (2 comments)
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muskoka: Fix her up! - 06/16/10 06:10 PM
Looking for a great fixer-upper? This 5 bedroom home is being sold under power of sale in an "as is" condition. This one is priced right to fix up and flip! Located near Utterson, Muskoka, just 10 minutes outside of Bracebridge, and on a large treed lot.
Family house for sale in Utterson. Close to Bracebridge and ammentities. Large country lot. Handy man or woman needed! $127,900
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muskoka: Please SLOW DOWN! - 05/22/10 07:28 PM
Standard issue maximum speed limit signs do not work. Flashing speed trap signs work on those with a conscience. Police speeding tickets work on so few. So here is my attempt to slow you down...
15 years ago, a small community was so perplexed with the amount of drivers who chose to speed through their neighborhood, that they put up large billboard type signs. It had the desired effect, and greatly reduced the amount of speeders.
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muskoka: Haliburton, Muskoka Real Estate Sales Feb 2010 - 03/01/10 12:10 PM
Here is a chart showing Haliburton Muskoka Real Estate sales for the month of February 2008, 2009, 2010.
The chart shows Haliburton Muskoka Real Estate sales for residential, recreational, codo and vacant lots.
You will notice that Condo sales in the Haliburton Muskoka area remain consistantly at zero with no apparent desire to purchase a condo in the month of February.
While the Haliburton Real Estate sales for residential and vacant lots have decreased since 2008, there seems to be an increased desire to purchase recreational property in 2010 compared to previous two years.
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muskoka: Gravenhurst, Muskoka Real Estate Sales Feb 2010 - 03/01/10 11:57 AM
Here is a chart showing Gravenhurst Muskoka Real estate sales for February 2008, 2009, 2010.
You will notice that for the month of February, there has been a steady decline in Gravenhurst Muskoka Residential Real estate sales. Gravenhurst recreational sales have remained consistant, and a decline in Gravenhurst vacant lot sales since 2008. Gravenhurst Condo Real estate sales have bounced back since 2008.
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muskoka: Bracebridge Muskoka Real Estate Sales Update - 03/01/10 11:49 AM
Here is a chart showing Bracebridge Muskoka Real Estate sales for the month of February compared to 2008, 2009 and 2010.
You will notice that the Bracebridge Muskoka Real Estate Residential sales have remained consistant throughout the past 3 years, as with vacant lot sales for this month. Where condo sales have increased, recreational sales have dropped.
Overall, a steady real estate market shows in Bracebridge, with no drastic variances for the month of February over the past 3 years.
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muskoka: Haliburton, Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 09:34 AM
The chart below shows the number of Real Estate sales in Haliburton, Muskoka for January 2010 compared to same time last year. You will notice that there has been 100% increase in Haliburton Real Estate sales so far this year.
The chart below shows the average sale price of Haliburton Real Estate. Again, there has been an increase compared to last year. The average sale price for Haliburton is generally low for January, as the majority of sales comprise of vacant land lots in Haliburton area.
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muskoka: Lake of Bays, Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 09:25 AM
The chart below shows the number of Real Estate units sold in Lake of Bays, Muskoka for January 2010 compared to January 2009. You will see a 50% decrease in the Real Estate sales for Lake of Bays so far this year.
The chart below shows the average Real Estate selling price for Lake of Bays. The increase has been dramatic compared to same time last year. Although the number of Real Estate units sold are down, the average sale price for Lake of Bays, Muskoka has risen. This is caused by the purchase of the higher end homes or … (2 comments)
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muskoka: Lakes of Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 09:03 AM
The chart below shows Real Estate sales in Lakes of Muskoka January 2010 compared to January 2009. You will notce an increase of Muskoka Lakes Real Estate sales by 100%.
The chart below shows the Average selling price of Muskoka Lakes Real Estate. There has been a dramatic increase of average selling price compared to same time last year. This may be caused because there were more vacant lots sold last year in the Muskoka Lakes area.
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muskoka: Gravenhurst, Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 08:52 AM
The chart below shows Gravenhurst, Muskoka Real Estate sales for january 2010 compared to january 2009. You will notice that the number of Real Estate units sold has remained the same in Gravenhurst so far this year.
The chart below shows the average Real Estate selling price in Gravenhurst, Muskoka. You will notice a decrease in the average Real Estate selling price for Gravenhurst compared to last year. More of the lower priced homes sold this year compared to same time last year. A few more first time home buyers taking advantage of the low interest rates.
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muskoka: Huntsville, Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 08:41 AM
The chart below shows Huntsville, Muskoka Real Estate sales January 2010 compared to January 2009. You see there has been an increase in the amount of Huntsville, Muskoka Real Estate sales compared to last year.
The chart below shows the average Real Estate selling price in Huntsville, Muskoka. You will notice that there is a decrease in Huntsville Real Estate average selling price compared to last year. This may be caused by more vacant land lots being sold this year compared to last year, thus bringing the average Real Estate selling price down in Huntsville.
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muskoka: Bracebridge, Muskoka Real Estate Sales January 2010 - 02/02/10 08:29 AM
The chart below shows the number of Real Estate sales in Bracebridge, Muskoka for January 2010, compared to January 2009. You can see there has been an increase in Bracebridge sales, Muskoka sales.
The chart below shows the average selling price of Real Estate in Bracebridge, Muskoka for January 2010 compared to January 2009. You see that there is a considerable increase for January 2010. This may be caused by the fact that the sale of land lots made the majority of sales in January 2009.
Overall, Bracebridge, Muskoka Real Estate has shown a positive bounce-back from what … (1 comments)
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muskoka: The Country vs City Debate - 01/08/10 06:23 PM
The Country vs. City Debate
My top 10 reasons why country living is better than City life. Some of the points I make here are a complete generalization, and all are from personal experiences, and not intended to offend.
•1) If you have pets then they have more room to roam, and you can take your dog for a walk ‘off leash' if your property is large enough.
•2) Country folk are more courteous than City folk. They will chat to you if you make the effort, and will not let a door slam in your face as they enter … (7 comments)
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muskoka: Important Credit Card Payment Information - 01/08/10 04:43 PM
Important Credit Card Payment Information
You may already know this, but if you don't then this information could save your credit rating.
Some people decide that the best way for them to feel organised about paying their bills, is to sit at the computer once a month and pay them all. This would in theory seem an ideal way to make sure that all your bills are being paid, however, here is an interesting fact for you with regards to credit card payments.
Unless the credit card company receive your payment within the 21 day cycle of the payment due … (2 comments)
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muskoka: Helping Private Sellers sell their homes - 01/05/10 07:43 AM
Spotting a For Sale By Owner sign instantly evokes a challenging thought-stream! Having sold a home privately, before making Real Estate a career, I understand the for sale by owner mentality.
It is a frustrating process to sell a home privately, and yet so many Joe Public attempt it based on a misconception that there is a high success rate in doing so. This misconception is formed by the Private Seller companies themselves.
Have you actually researched the status of homes advertised as 'sold' on the FSBO websites? I have.
You see, regardless of 'how' the home is sold, these companies … (2 comments)
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