QUESTION: My wife and I are very creative people. We love colour, but could it be turning off buyers? ANSWER: Yes! While everyone wants their home to be colourful and full of personality; a potential buyer may not share your tastes. If you want to sell your house quickly and for the best possible price, you obviously
Sellers should vacate their home early on the day of closing. The standard Ontario real estate contract says deals must be concluded no later than 6 p.m. on the day of closing. But if you’re a minute late, will that kill the deal? On Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, lawyer Michael Gatien went to the Cornwall,
Summer is a great time to make the most of getting together and enjoying some of the more rewarding things we’ve been working towards all year, like family time, entertaining and relaxing amidst the full glory of nature! It’s also nice to get around to different neighbourhoods and see the pride of home ownership that
If you want to sell your house quickly and for the best possible price, you obviously want to impress home buyers, not discourage them. Yet, that’s exactly what some sellers innocently do by making the following mistakes. Wacky paint colours. You may love the pumpkin yellow in the livingroom, but it’s not a colour most
July 5, 2012 — 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.
30 Holbrooke Ave, Toronto $429,000 MLS#: W2402892 Bungalow Rms: 4+3 Beds: 1+1 Washrm: 2 More info… 36 Thirteenth St, Toronto $449,000 MLS#: W2371323 Bungalow Rms: 7+3 Beds: 3+1 Washrm: 1 More info… 59 Elma St, Toronto $449,000 MLS#: W2407909 Bungalow Rms: 4+2 Beds: 2+1 Washrm: 2 More info… 32 Woodbury Rd, Toronto $469,000 MLS#: W2394427 2-Storey Rms: 8+3 Beds: 3+1 Washrm: 2 More info… 73 Twelfth St, Toronto $469,900 MLS#: W2410608 Bungalow Rms: 5+3 Beds: 2+1 Washrm: 2 More info…
Confused about the role a Realtor® plays in your search for a home? Watch this video from the Ontario Real Estate Association for some clarity on why it is a good idea to work with a Realtor® and sign a Buyer Representation Agreement.
OTTAWA – June 15, 2012 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2012 and 2013. CREA’s previous forecast predicted generally stable resale housing activity in 2012, with growth in Alberta and Saskatchewan
When shopping for anything — clothes, CD players, even homes — it’s natural to look for a bargain. We all want to pay the lowest price possible. However, this attitude can get in the way of finding, and getting, the home we want. In fact, many people miss great opportunities because their price expectations are
There is probably a long list of things you need and things you want in your next home. But putting them all on a single list would be a mistake. Why? Because buyers who separate what they need from what they want are much more likely to find a home that meets all their requirements.
Strong Sales and Price Growth in May according to the Toronto Real Estate Board Click on the latest issue of Your Cizmar Report to see what the market is doing in New Toronto and Mimico.
Question: My wife and I are thinking of buying a larger home for our family but are not sure if we should buy first or sell first? What is the right answer? Answer: The classic dilemma for many homeowners is whether to buy or sell first. There is no “right” answer. It really depends on your