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2010
Studing the Statistics. July 2010. The most interesting find this month... I find that the U.S. Real Estate slow down is attracting more and more G.T.A individuals and corporate investors. Toronto developers are always looking for great returns on market south of the Border especially when our do...
07/31/2010
Remaining informed in order to share the market conditions with my clients. Today is filled with optimism for the future of our economy and the real estate market. Reading between the lines of the commentary, and interpreting the indicators that some analyst supply is daunting. This little an...
07/29/2010
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I'm asked all the time. The question of mortgage insurance is discussed with every real estate transaction that involves financing. I embrace the topic because of the multitude of options available to the homeowner; the products are many and a good Realtor should be informed when discussing the ...
07/27/2010
Very Interesting look at what is happening in Vaughan. Most importantare the developing real estate housing trends that has seen numerous townhome and low raise condominium apartment starts. Watch for more of the same in the next few years as empty Nester's choose upscale smaller accommodations....
07/27/2010
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I've baked thousands of cookies for my Real Estate clients, friends, and family over the years. It seems they never get tired of seeing me arrive at the door with my yearly Christmas tin of sweet treats. I usually start baking in November to prepare for Decembers pop-by's. It's a labour of Love t...
07/26/2010
A good Realtor should keep Banks on their toes... Sergio De Pinto What the Bank of Canada does and what the Lenders (Banks, and others) are 2 very different things. The game plans for mortgage ratesare based on many factors having to do with money availability, timing, news, and customer percept...
07/23/2010
Making a Real Estate Transition As a Senior (55 Plus Years)Making a decision to move into a 55 Plus community or to downsize is not an easy decision for many people. Often this transition occurs because something happens in a person's life that makes them seriously reconsider their present liv...
07/22/2010
My heartfelt admiration for all my Real Estate associates in the United States. It's been a long, hard journey over the past few years, with numerous changes to how our business is conducted. What we; Canadian Realtors, have experienced were just rain showers compared to the hail storms that our...
07/22/2010
Plastics has its place, it's a desirable alternative to many traditional materials used in recent home construction. The evolution of composite materials used for flooring, joists, roofing, wall studs, windows and doors, it's no wonder we see wood products slowly disappearing from residential con...
07/21/2010
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Another central bank move to steady the economic recovery... Not to worry! Chances are that it might not effect your buyer power in the Greater Toronto Area. Please contact me if you have any questions... Sergio DePinto Bank of Canada Increases Bank Rate By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estat...
07/20/2010
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My Insights on Real Estate in Vaughan, the Greater Toronto Area, the industry, and the Buying and Selling public. Discussing the responsibilities, duties of the Realtor to his clients, the community, and the world. This Blog takes a heartfelt look at Real Estate beyond the product and focuses on the people being served and those servicing them.