condos for sale london ontario: Why You Should Get Pre-Approved For Financing Before Buying A Home - 01/19/10 01:35 AM
  Why would you consider getting pre-approved before buying a home? Years ago, buyers didn't worry about financing their home purchase until after they found the home they wanted to buy.  Once they had an accepted offer, they'd shop around for a week or so and then submit a loan application.
 The recent low inventory of homes for sale (in general) has made home buying highly competitive in some areas.  To compete, many buyers are now getting pre-approved for a mortgage.  This way, the buyer is seen as more stable, has greater influence in negotiating a purchase price, and can act quickly … (8 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: How Property Assessment in Ontario is Calculated - 01/14/10 04:51 AM
Property Assessment in Ontario

The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the property assessment system that
went into effect in the 2009 property tax year. These changes include the introduction of a four-yearassessment update cycle and a phase-in of assessment increases.
I am constantly asked how MPAC comes up with their assesments and why that property is assessed that way and why another is assessed at a different price. Hopefully the following will help.
Currently, the assessed value of properties in Ontario is based on a January 1, 2008 valuation date. MPAC's last province-wide assessment update … (12 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Ontario's Four Largest Real Estate Boards Connect - 01/12/10 01:59 AM
Ontario's four largest real estate boards have an agreement to share real time access to each others' MLS listing information.
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB),the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington, the London St.Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) and the Ottawa Real Estate Board.
I, being a member of LSTAR have found this access to be quite helpful. I can search and view the active listings and recent sales history of the other boards with two years of ACTIVE, SOLD, CONDITIONAL SOLD AND PENDING SOLD information in all listing classes through Connect.
The commercial listings include four years of history.
Other … (12 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Financial Consumers Unprotected - 01/11/10 06:33 AM
"Consumers are at risk from unsafe financial products" says Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. "It is impossible to buy a toaster that has a one-in-five chance of bursting into flames and burning down your house. But it is possible to refinance an existing home with a mortgage that has the same one-in-five chance of putting the family on the street-and the mortgage won't even carry a disclosure of that fact to the homeowner!"
How Did Financial Products Get So Dangerous?
Ms. Warren goes on to say that part of the problem is that disclosure has been a way to confuse rather … (2 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Market Recovery Continues With Record Sales of Real Estate in London Ontario for December - 01/08/10 08:03 AM
Market Recovery Continues With Record Sales of Real Estate in London Ontario for December    Last month, (December 2009) 438 homes exchanged hands in the jurisdiction of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR), a 55.9-per-cent increase over December 2008!  
This was the best December sales ever in the history of LSTAR and listings continued to rise by 12.8%, an indicator that speaks of the strong recovery in our jurisdiction
  This month's sales  in London include 353 detached homes (up 61.9 per cent from December 2008) and 85 condos (up 34.9 per cent from December 2008).
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condos for sale london ontario: Masonville Stoneybrook Real Estate 2010 & What Happened in 2009? - 01/08/10 04:18 AM
What was the real estate market for houses and condos like in the Stoneybrook Masonville Neighbourhood of London in 2009 and what to expect for 2010?   
Houses & Condos in Masonville/Stoneybrook
      From January 01, 2009 to December 31, 2009, 219 homes in Masonville/Stoneybrook exchanged hands and it took an average of 43 days for homes to sell.
       The average asking price was $294,668 and those that sold, did so for 98% of asking which was $287,910.
          Averages are a good starting point to understand the swings in price; but you must compare apples with apples .   For an in depth report, give Ty a call.  
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condos for sale london ontario: Pond Mills Real Estate 2010 & What Happened in 2009 - 01/06/10 10:38 AM
What was the real estate market for houses and condos like in the Pond Mills neighbourhood in London in 2009 and what to expect for 2010?   
Houses in Pond Mills/Westminster Area of London
      From January 01, 2009 to December 31, 2009, 136 houses in Pond Mills exchanged hands and it took an average of 40 days for houses to sell. The majority were 2 storey houses.
     The average asking price was $187,696 and those that sold, did so for 98% of asking which was $183,236.
    Condos in Pond Mills Neighbourhood: In the same time period, 93 condos sold with in 52 days with the average asking price of $126,316 and the actual … (2 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Oakridge Ontario Houses & Condos 2009 & What to Expect 2010 - 01/06/10 07:25 AM
What was the real estate market for houses and condos like in Oakridge a neighbourhood in south west London in 2009 and what to expect for 2010?   

Houses in Oakridge
        From January 01, 2009 to December 31, 2009, 265 houses in Oakridge exchanged hands and it took an average of 42 days for houses to sell. The majority were 2 storey houses.
      The average asking price was $288,895 and those that sold, did so for 98% of asking which was $282,219.
    Condos in Oakridge: 
In the same time period, 97 condos sold in 44 days with the average asking price of $206,616 and the actual selling price average was $203,077 which … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Homes & Condos For Sale in Masonville Stoneybrook, a Neighbourhood in London Ontario - 12/18/09 04:56 AM
To enhance your buying and selling experience, it is my responsibility as a Broker of Record and Owner of this boutique real estate brokerage to provide you with as much valuable information as possible.It is essential that a buyer or seller be aware of all aspects of the real estate market before making any major decisions.
Whether it be through newsletters, checklists or news articles, I am  here to ensure that this process is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.If results and performance are important to you, we should talk!
I have put together a list of homes and condos for sale in this neighbourhood that … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Sunningdale Condos in London - 12/17/09 04:42 AM
I have prepared a list of Sunningdale Condos in London that are currently listed and available for sale. You will  receive pictures, room sizes, condo fees, taxes and more.If these condos are not what you are looking for, do not despair. I know the real estate market in London well and can locate and match your criteria.
To see these condos go to http://www.enveloperealestate.com/Sunningdale_Area_Condos/page_2261484.html
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condos for sale london ontario: Houses & Condos Available in Oakridge in London Ontario - 12/16/09 06:21 AM
There are 18 Houses and 15 condos for sale in the Oakridge neighbourhood of London Ontario and offering a wide range of styles. To view these condos in London, go to http://www.enveloperealestate.com/Oakridge_Area_Condos/page_2261700.html and to view homes for sale in Oakridge , go to http://www.enveloperealestate.com/Oakridge_Area_Homes/page_2261598.html
We are very fortunate in London to have a very steady real estate market and for further updates and information, I am just a click away
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condos for sale london ontario: Hyde Park Neighbourhood in London Ontario - 12/09/09 05:18 AM
Hyde Park Neighbourhood in London Ontario
Hyde Park  has Hyde Park Road which is a north-south arterial road in London Ontario, Canada. It extends from the Thames River in the Oakridge area northward through the village and road namesake of Hyde Park and north of the city to Highway 7.
 History
Hyde Park Sideroad originally ran northward on a fairly straight alignment through the lowlands east of the Byron Bog. North of Oxford Street, it crossed the Canadian National Railway via a narrow truss bridge, and then crossed the Canadian Pacific Railway south of Hyde Park via a one-lane subway. In … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Uplands Neighbourhood in London Ontario - 12/08/09 02:42 AM
Uplands  is located in the north end of London and is bounded by Richmond Street to the west, Sunningdale Road to the south, Adelaide Street North to the east and London municipal boundary to the north.
       Uplands is a relatively newer area of London with a great cross section of executive style homes, one floor bungalows and a great selection of one floor condo homes, both attached and detached.
       Living in Uplands is convenient to major shopping, churches, schools, dining, golf courses and other recreation venues and attractions.
      For a complete list of homes or condos for sale in … (2 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Why Live in Pond Mills Westminster Neighbourhood of London Ontario? - 12/07/09 11:39 AM
Why Live in Pond Mills, Westminster Neighbourhood in London Ontario?
 

         
Well for one you have 203 hectares of Westminster Ponds /Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area (ESA)and  is the largest publicly owned ESA in London.
 Two, The ESA is significant for its size and for its great variety of natural habitats within the boundaries of a major urban centre. The site is also designated as a Provincially Significant Wetland.

  The ESA is located south of Commissioners Road and east of Wellington Road, adjacent to the Tourist Information Centre, and extends eastward to Pond Mills Road

 Pond Mills and … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Stoneybrook Heights & Stoneybrook Acres London Ontario - 12/07/09 10:55 AM
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condos for sale london ontario: Summerside, a Newer London Ontario Neighbourhood - 12/01/09 04:53 AM
Welcome to Summerside, one of London's newest communities. Summerside is located in South East London, East of Highbury, north of the 401, West of Veterans Memorial Parkway (Airport Road) and south on Commissioners Road East.
     This community offers single family homes, condo townhouses, attached and de-tached condo bungalows and a gated condo corporation. There are homes being built in the newer subdivisions and the resale market is vibrant!
   Easy access to downtown London  and a few minutes to the 401 and London Airport. Great shopping, schools and churches are all nearby.
    For further Summerside  information, market reportsand up to date … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Oakridge Park, Oakridge Meadows, Oakridge Acres, Great London Neighbourhood - 12/01/09 04:00 AM
Mention the word Oakridge to residents of London and you'll hear great words about these family neighbourhoods of Oakridge Park, Oakridge Acres and Oakridge Meadows.
Quick access to all that London has to offer yet private enough with large lots, greenery and privacy to enjoy your home, family and friends.
Oakridge is bordered by Springbank Drive to the south, has Hyde Park Road, Sanitorium Road and Oxford Street West running through it and is west of Wonderland Road.
Great shopping, schools, parks and service providers in this safe comfortable neighbourhood of London. Easy access to UWO (Western), it's hospital, research park and sports venues like … (2 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: Riverbend, an Executive, Prestigious Neighbourhood in London Ontario - 11/28/09 03:29 AM
Riverbend, an Executive, Prestigious Neighbourhood in London Ontario
This prestigious neighbourhood is located in South West London and has homes and condos starting from $250,000 to over a couple of million.
   Take Oxford Street West to Kains Road and see this neigbourhood with street names such as: Shore Road, Kirkpatrick Way, Tigerlily Rd, Jack Nash Drive and the beautiful gated Riverbend Golf Community.
   You are just 15 minutes or less to downtown London, great shopping and great nature trails, bike paths, golfing and more.
There are many private enclaves and home styles to match. For a discreet and current … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: One Floor Condo Homes in London Ontario - 11/24/09 12:57 AM
               One Floor Condo Homes in London Ontario
                       There is a wide selection of one floor resale condo homes in London from attached to detached. I have studied the London condo market and have learned the pros and cons of area, amenities and construction.
There is a wide range to choose from with prices starting from $224,000 to over $800,000 for ranch or bungalow style, $80,000 to $750,000 for apartment style condos and townhouses from $80,000 to $600,000. From double car garages, finished basements, on or near a golf course, with pool or without, you name and I will know … (0 comments)

condos for sale london ontario: London Ontario Home Buyer Guide For Real Estate - 11/10/09 05:46 AM
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