In this episode of Market Watch we’re going to talk about the current state of the real estate market and how it can affect you as a buyer or seller. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their market watch report for the month of January, and we’re seeing how the year is going to pan out. January 2017 has …
February’s Home Checklist
Prevent ice and snow build up: February is a cold month, and month typically bringing in lots of snow and ice. The first thing to do? Remove snow quickly. Prevention is better than cure and here’s why: Once snow is stepped on it is compacted which makes it harder for removal, and then could turn to ice depending on temperatures. A …
2016 Real Estate Market Report
In this episode of Market Watch we’re going to talk stats and how these stats can help you. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their market watch report for 2016, and we’ve seen a significant change in the market. The first important piece of information they reported was that 2016 showed a 11.8% increase in sales in comparison to …
Land Transfer Tax Refunds for First-Time Homebuyers
First time homebuyers are eligible for all or part refund of the land transfer tax. As of recent, the refund amounts are now a maximum of $4000, which is double the previous maximum of $2000. In order to qualify, a list of requirements have been constructed: The purchaser must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a Canadian …
THINGS TO DO IN JUNE
The weather is finally gorgeous! We have to enjoy the sunshine as much as possible before the long winter returns once again. Here is a short list of some things I thought of doing this June. Read on, perhaps you’d enjoy some of them too! ROAD TRIP TO NIAGARA [two] There are so many amazing things to do in Niagara. …
How can buyers take control in a sellers market
As many of you already know, the real estate market has been completely bonkers in the last few months. Almost all listings have bully/ multiple offers, and most are being sold way over what a few weeks ago was considered to be a “normal price”. While this market is amazing for sellers and listing agents, it has left many buyer’s …
Things to do in mississauga
Winter has finally come to an end, which means we can finally start to plan all the things we want to do this spring and summer. I would just like share some of the activities I thought of partaking in, within the next few months. 1. CINCO DE MAYO [two] If you want an excuse to drink and party, you …
WHY GET A PRE-INSPECTION?
[two] Below, I will discuss why I think it’s a good idea to have an inspection performed either before the listing goes on the market, or before the day of the offer presentation. A pre-inspection is just a standard inspection, “an evaluation of the home’s major systems”, that takes place before any offers are presented. The inspector generates a report …
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER’S
A few weeks ago I held a first time home buyer’s seminar. A lawyer, a mortgage advisor, an inspector and I talked about some of the important things first time home buyers should have knowledge of prior to purchasing, and I just thought I would share some of that information with you. ADVANTAGES OF BUYING [two] One of the first …
STAGING A HOME
GENERAL TIPS [two] Pack up unnecessary things and furniture. You want a clutter free house that really shows off the square footage. Ie. If you have two large sofas, storing one of them before a showing is recommended. Paint the walls a neutral colour. If your ceiling is not high, paint it white to make the room look bigger. Having …