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September Rounds Out a Strong Third Quarter

October 28, 2011

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,658 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in September – a 25 per cent increase over September 2010. Sales during the first three quarters of 2011 amounted to 70,588, representing a 2.6 per cent increase compared to the first nine months of 2010. Read More

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Strong August Home Sales in the GTA

September 29, 2011

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,542 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in August – a 24 per cent increase over 6,083 sales in August 2010. New listings, at 12,509, were up by 20 per cent compared to August 2010. Market conditions remained tight as sales growth outstripped growth in new listings. Read More

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Understanding the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit

September 25, 2011

Buying your first property can be an exciting time for those that have made the decision to move. If you’re about to purchase your first home, you might be wondering how the transaction will affect your taxes in the coming year. One new incentive program, introduced by the Canadian government in 2009 as a way [...]

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Introduction to Toronto Real Estate Taxation for Non-Residents

September 22, 2011

The subject of real estate taxation can often be overwhelmingly complicated for those that are new to the field. That’s why it’s imperative that you first gain a foundation understanding of the central taxation components involved in the buying and selling of property before you enter into a transaction. Within this article, we’ll review the [...]

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At What Point in the Process Do I Have to Submit The Deposit Cheque

September 13, 2011

“At what point do I legally have to provide the deposit cheque?” Usually, in residential real estate transactions, there is a standard agreement form used. This agreement offers the buyer two distinct payment options: 1) Herewith 2) Upon acceptance “Herewith” means that the buyer must provide the deposit cheque alongside their offer for the property. [...]

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An Introduction to Landscaping for First-Time Buyer

September 8, 2011

Within this article we’ll review how landscaping affects house prices for first-time homebuyers. Now, you may be asking yourself how buying and landscaping are connected. Well, from my point of view as a Realtor, I have found that many first-time buyers don’t understand the true cost of professional landscaping work. Landscaping Can Affect Price – [...]

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Negotiating the Tricky Path To Buying a Cottage In Ontario

September 6, 2011

Part One – The Search At this time of the year, as the warmer weather hits, there is an increased demand for recreational properties. Summer has finally appeared and the sunshine has us all yearning for an escape from the big city. But buying a cottage property is no easy task – take it from [...]

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Steps to Make Before Closing a Home Deal

September 6, 2011

Buying or selling a home is unlike any other kind of financial transaction. A home is a place that is close to your heart. Real estate transactions are complicated and require the advice and assistance of professionals. There is a lot of money involved, and the process is daunting for many people. There are a [...]

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How to Respond to Multiple Offers When Selling Your Home

September 5, 2011

Okay, so you’ve decided to sell your property. You feel as if you’ve done everything correctly; you’ve hired an expert real estate professional and followed their advice to the letter. Of course, nobody could do everything to perfect. But you worked closely together with your real estate professional and now you find yourself in the [...]

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Feng Shui Tips

September 1, 2011

2011 is the Feng Shui year of the Metal Rabbit. Here are some tips to make your home a place of peace and warmth for 2011: Reduce clutter to allow for a good flow of positive energy Pink, red, purple, yellow and orange are good colours for the northwest area of your home. Do not [...]

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