Sorry for the long break since the last communication. It has been hectic period and the market is still craving quality homes.
Many homes are still coming to market with “stalled offer dates”. Even homes without offer nights are attracting competing bids and are being snapped up quick!
Read MoreSee what can happen if you find buried bodies on your land. As the attached case demonstrates, it can be extremely costly for the owner of the land, who is responsible for moving any of the bodies. In addition, the stigma is likely to hav e an effect on the property in the future. The lesson is that when buying vacant rural land, it is wise to consider a search in advance to determine whether any part of the property was once used as a cemetary.
Read MoreMany times deficiencies are uncovered during a home inspection period and negotiations take place about who is going to conduct the repairs and what repairs need to be done. Buyers are often confused as to their rights if the repairs are not completed in a timely manner.
Read MoreI hope that everyone had time to perform the 3Rs over the holiday season: Rest, Regroup, and Reflection (on 2012). I also hope that by now, any holiday hangover has subsided.
The days are getting longer and up till this last Wednesday we have had a relatively mild winter. Not too shabby! (Killing my back yard ice rink!)
The Real Estate market although a little calmer over the holidays was still active. Over all we have seen sales transactions decrease but pricing continuing to rise in the freehold market and hold steady in the condo market.
Read MoreThis will be the last communication for the year. In January, the first communication will be a “year in review” from both a Toronto Real Estate perspective and also some other general aspects.
Read MoreGreater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,687 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of November. This result represented a 17.5 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2011.
Read MoreThe real estate market is still humming along in the GTA. Despite lower transactions (due to recent mortgage rule changes) it is still moving forward and will be a stronger market with stronger buyers. The freehold market especially in the 500-800k range will continue to see price growth as currently there is a lack of quality inventory. It looks like it can be setting up for another busy spring market.
Read MoreThis year my family and I dressed up and went out as the ever popular Avengers – I was Thor (wig, cape, hammer, muscle suit and all), God of Azgar or something? . That night I had an offer presentation and timing was tight. I was about 10 minutes away from presenting my clients’ Offer to Purchase as Thor – Super Realtor. Luckily the property was nearby and I was able to change into Anthony – Super Realtor (I left the cape on – not really).
Read MoreGreater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,961 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of October 2012. The number of transactions was down by 10.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2011. New listings were up by 5.5 per cent year-over-year to 6,505.
Read MoreJust wanted to take a moment to announce the soft launch of our new website! www.agfineliving.com. Over the next few weeks we will be adding more content. It has a fresh new look and feel and much more functionality (with even more to come!)
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