There is plenty happening in Stratford this Mother's Day weekend! For more information on Stratford happenings go to the Town of Stratford website!
Women’s Institute Roadside Cleanup, garbage bags are available at the Town Centre.
Lions Club Lobster Sale, visit the club house at the corner of Mason Road and the Trans Canada Highway.
Rotary Mulch Sale, garden mulch is available in bags or ...
Posted by Perri Craig
on May 11, 2012
Some of you may have given thought to taking the PEI Real Estate Association Pre-Licensing Course with the goal of a career in real estate, but the reality is that you couldn't take time out from your present obligations to do the course during regular business hours. The PEI Real Estate Association has recognized this obstacle and has tentatively scheduled the next course to begin on Saturday, May ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on May 2, 2012
You've decided to list your home this Spring. While Spring seems ages away, realistically, it will be upon us in no time. Now is the time to get a head start on getting your home ready. Get started now de-cluttering and organizing. Once you can really SEE your home, it is easier to determine what comes next, paint touch ups, steam cleaning carpets, furnace servicing, etc.
Also, make note of home ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 13, 2012
When thinking about purchasing a new home, many of us put the cart before the horse. We start house shopping before knowing what kind of mortgage we qualify for. Knowing where you stand financially will put you in charge of your home buying journey and potentially save you the time and heartache to a home that was out of your reach.
There has been a lot of talk about low interest rates on mortgages ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 9, 2012
When thinking about purchasing a new home, many of us put the cart before the horse. We start house shopping before knowing what kind of mortgage we qualify for. Knowing where you stand financially will put you in charge of your home buying journey and potentially save you the time and heartache to a home that was out of your reach.
There has been a lot of talk about low interest rates on mortgages ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 8, 2012
Happy New Year from all of us at Century 21 Colonial Realty! Hoping you had a chance to take a few moments to reflect on 2011 and to ponder what lies ahead in 2012.
For some of you, 2012 is the year you will buy or sell a property and make a major change in your life and the lives of your family. This is a very exciting time, but with the excitement comes the stress that every buyer and seller experiences. ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on January 5, 2012
Heading into the holiday season people who have been thinking about putting their home on the market will often hesitate listing until after the holiday season. One very obvious and understandable reason for that is simply because the holidays are hectic. The thought of adding showings and open houses into the mix is daunting. Also, some potential sellers may take the opinion that people typically ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on December 7, 2011
Are you buying a home for the first time? Did you know that if the property you are purchasing is under $200,000, even just a $1 less, you are not required to pay Land Transfer Tax which is 1% of the greater purchase price or assessed value of the real property. That means you will save close to $2000. If your purchase price is under $200,000 you are even eligible for reduced legal registration fees. ...
Posted by Joel MacDonald
on November 9, 2011
You may have heard that it is a Buyer's Market out there. This may have you questioning your decision to put your home up for sale. Don't be intimidated by the generalized statement Buyer's Market. Regardless of the state of the economy there will always be people buying and selling their homes. Families grow, people get transferred, and not everyone is suffering in this economy. If you have a well ...
Posted by Joel MacDonald
on November 1, 2011
When looking for a new home, whether buying or building, one of the most fundamental questions that needs to be answered is, what size home do we want? It's an interesting question and one that has probably been rephrased in the past several years from what size do we want, to, what size do we need? Interestingly....back in the 70's the average home was approximately 1500 square feet, today it is 2200 ...
Posted by Joel MacDonald
on October 25, 2011