photo credit: skeggy via photopin cc The recent flooding in the GTA raised important legal questions about homes that were supposed to close at the time. I was recently asked whether a buyer could refuse to close a deal when they suspected the home had been damaged by flooding before closing. The seller refused to
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,544 residential sales through the TorontoMLS system in July 2013. Total sales were up by 16 per cent compared to July 2012. Over the same period, new listings added to TorontoMLS and active listings at the end of the month were up, but by a substantially smaller rate of increase compared
photo credit: skeggy via photopin cc Not coming clean about a flood cost a couple $25,000. Cleaning up a flooded basement can be an expensive task. Not disclosing there’s been a flood can also be expensive, as one couple who sold their house found out. Many readers wonder what they have to disclose when they
Question: Do all of the good houses sell quickly? I notice the ones on Realtor.ca are sold by the time I see them? Answer: Homes that are priced right are priced to sell, and in a market with low inventory it is very likely they will sell quickly. However, if you are solely looking for houses using
photo credit: akahodag via photopin cc You have been toying with the idea of selling your house and have made various upgrades and repairs to your home. You have your eye on a great house that just came out on the market and if you move quickly you can buy it. It has everything you have ever wanted
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,422 home sales through the TorontoMLS system in June 2012. The number of transactions was down by 5.4 per cent in comparison to June 2011. The year-over-year decline was largest in the City of Toronto, where sales were down by 13 per cent compared to June 2011. Sales in the rest
The BBQ is synonymous with summer. They’ve changed over the years, from small charcoal grills tucked off to one side of the garden, to sizable stainless steel structures taking centre stage on decks and patios. Your choice of grill is all about lifestyle. So determine before you shop how often you will cook on it,
The classic dilemma for many homeowners is whether to buy or sell first. There is no “right” answer. It depends on your specific circumstances. Most homeowners agree it is more prudent and less stressful if you sell your existing home before you buy a new one. You can often get top dollar for your home
When it comes to real estate deals, the devil is in the details. If it’s important to you, get it in writing in the contract, as these questions from readers highlight. Q: The listing said that the kitchen counters were granite. I found out after moving in that they were ceramic. Can I sue? There
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 9,061 sales through the TorontoMLS system in June 2013 – down by less than one per cent compared to June 2012. Over the same period, new listings were down by a greater rate than sales, suggesting market conditions became tighter. “The sales picture in the GTA improved markedly in the
Just as a drab, grey winter garden eventually transitions to a riot of colour and greenery in summer, the inside of your home can reflect seasonal changes for maximum enjoyment. Whether you live in a downtown condo, a country retreat, or somewhere in between, bring the outdoors inside by following these tips: Lighten Up Invite
Question: I am thinking about selling my home and buying a larger one but want to know why I should use a Realtor®? Can’t I just do this myself? Answer: There are lots of reasons why you should use a professional Realtor® to assist you in buying and selling a home. Take a moment to