By now almost everyone has seen the newspaper articles for the home that was listed over 1 million but wasn't selling. The Sellers and the agent decided to try something different. List it on the MLS System for $1 and let the offers come in. Normally in a multiple offer situation the home can go for well over list price. Since there in essence was no list price- the sky was the limit. ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on September 13, 2011
For those lovers of Ukrainian delicacies- My Church- St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding its annual Easter Bazaar on Saturday April 16th from 10am- 1 pm. Located at 262 Maple Grove Dr in south east Oakville. Don't miss out on the Varenyky (perogies), holubtsi (cabbage rolls), paska bread, beets, horseradish etc. Come and enjoy!!
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on April 13, 2011
Tougher mortgage rules take effect on Friday. The new leading rule changes on insured mortgages are;
1) Maximum amortiztion changed from 35 years to 30 years.
2) Maximum advance on refinancing your home reduced from 90% to 85%.
The upside to these changes is that the new rules will help to reduce the interest that Canadians pay.
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on March 14, 2011
Wouldn't it be horrible to find out that the gorgeous new unit you bought from a floorplan wasn't the one that you actually got!
According to Bob Aaron (guru Real Estate Lawyer) a client of his came in to finalize paperwork for his new condo purchase. Fortunately Bob had the builders plans of each floor layout and pointed to the unit his client had bought. Client says no- 'mine ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on February 7, 2011
According to Real Estate Lawyer Mark Weisleder and according to the Ontario Human Rights Code, there are certain things that can and cannot be asked of a Tenant.
You CANNOT ask: - Are you married, single or divorced?
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Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on February 7, 2011
Thinking about renting your home out- think again! As reported in todays Star-apparently provisions that don't conform to Ontario law- can't be enforced. Say you have a 'no pets' clause in your lease,-its accepted and signed by the tenant- then shortly after they move in theres several big dogs living there too. Can you get rid of dogs. Not according to the Ontario Residential ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on January 24, 2011
As one of the major, founding sponsors of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY- THE DINNER PARTY, I`d like to invite you to an affordable dinner celebration of IWD with Keynote speaker Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder of War Child Canada. Its a fundraiser for Canadians in Support of Afghan Women and the Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton. Organized by WHAM (Women of Halton Action Movement) ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on January 24, 2011
The Oakville Ukrainian community is moving its location, after 40 years, from the smaller church on Maple Grove to a new St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church and Heritage Centre at Trafalgar and River Oaks Blvd. The spectacular 43,000 sq ft complex is expected to be completed by late 2011 or early 2012. A public daycare has also been incorporated as a separate operation. There are ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on January 22, 2011
Just started using my new IPad. This little device is AMAZING!! Expect to see updates on Real Estate and Finances a lot more often now that all the information is literally at my fingertips.
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on January 21, 2011
The changes, as reported by the National Post, emerged as worries escalate among Bay Street leaders and the Bank Of Canada about the record levels of household indebtedness and how conditions could deteriorate unless pre-emptive action was taken.
The new leading rules changes on insured mortgages are:
1-Maximum amortization changed to 30 yrs from 35 years (effective Mar 18)
2-Maximum advance ...
Posted by Cheryl Kopko
on January 20, 2011