The holiday season is here! Calendars are being filled with work parties, social gatherings; homes are being turned upside down as Christmas decorations are being unpacked throughout.
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The buyer notices that the oven is not working when they do their final home visit, 2 days before closing. Can the buyer refuse to close or hold back money to repair the oven? These are just some of the questions that I receive from anxious buyers during the course of a home purchase. Here…
Read MoreBeing a successful residential landlord in Ontario is not easy. Here are 6 important tips to remember: 1. Properly qualify your tenants in advance. Ask for proof of income and call the references that are provided. Check their credit. Interview them where they live. Check them out on social media. If you have any concerns,…
Read MoreGood morning everyone; I hope everyone has adjusted to the time change and are not feeling too down with it becoming dark at 5pm now! Winter is definitely in the air and the real-estate market in the GTA is starting to slow a tad. Having said that, inventory is still low and bidding wars are common.
Read MoreNow that the Halloween season is upon us, it is a good time to remind buyers how they can avoid mistakes when buying a home that will lead to nightmares later. Here are 7 ways to prepare so that you don’t have a horror story to share.
Read MoreHappy Halloween everyone; I love to see all the Facebook posts with the kids and the wonderful super cute costumes. Tonight, my sons will sport a retro Air force pilot and Spiderman garb. I plan to dress up as Mr. Clean (super ez for me). Please be safe and stay warm while enjoying this dog…
Read MoreMonday the Mayoral elections take place and it may have a direct impact on the Toronto real estate market. Last election, Rob Ford had a campaign promise to repeal the City of Toronto Land Transfer Tax but of course it’s still present.
Read MoreEquity Market Correction At Hand Equity markets have been under pressure in recent weeks and volatility has increased as worries about the outlook for global economic growth, geopolitical tensions, the looming end of quantitative easing (QE3) and the uncertainty over the timing of rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) weigh on investor sentiment. From tensions in the Ukraine and military intervention in the Middle East, to the expansion of the Ebola outbreak and fears of European recession and slowing growth in China, investors are confronted with a deluge of issues and concerns that have been sufficient to stem the market’s upward momentum.
Read MoreWhen pondering for a brief moment about what to be thankful for a title wave of thoughts rushed in my mind. A good problem to have! My list of blessings is truly long and my hope is that everyone who reads this and everyone that they know can say the same.
Read MoreGood morning everyone; The September sales figures are in and we are heading for another robust sales year! Greater Toronto REALTORS® Report Monthly MLS Housing Figures (Download Full Report) TORONTO, October 3, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that there were 8,051 transactions reported through the TorontoMLS system in September 2014….
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