While in a perfect world, we would never have any shortcomings, sometimes in life, things happen which can make things very difficult. The loss of a job perhaps, or intentional non-payment of mortgage arrears due to marital shortcomings or other personal calamities, make a foreclosure procedure possible.
This should in no way affect your decision on whether or not to buy a home now. If ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on October 9, 2010
September sales were down from sales in September a year ago for single family sales but remained constant for condominium sales. There were a total of 61 sales in Sept 2010 of which 14 were condominiums and 47 were single family. The average sales price for a single family home was $391,432 in 2010 up from $347,302 last year. We seem to have more buyers in the slightly ...
Posted by Bonnie Wegerich
on October 8, 2010
Congratulations to our top producers in September.
Gold Silver Bronze
Ellisa Podemski Milt Brandson ...
Posted by Bonnie Wegerich
on October 8, 2010
At Century 21, we're constantly trying to help our clients save money and bring them cool new technologies they may not have been previously aware of. One of my favourite technological advances in 2010 is LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs that fit into standard sockets. LED bulbs are not new (in fact, I ordered my first set of bulbs online 3 years ago), but they are now in stores ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on October 2, 2010
Late Thursday it was announced that the competition bureau and CREA had reached an agreement. Basically it says that the consumer can chose the level of service they wish to use with a Realtor. Already there are many models out there for the consumer. Ask your Realtor what they can do for you. For Creas statement click on this web site. http://creanews.ca/2010/09/30/statement-on-agreement-with-competition-commissioner/
Posted by Bonnie Wegerich
on October 1, 2010
For the last 5 years, the enigmatic question has existed… Blackberry or iPhone? I have both… I have compiled some iPhone tips to help realtors increase their capacity for new deals by decreasing their workload. Clients demand prompt service, and unless you are going to commit to sitting at a desk 16 hours a day / 7 / 365, you'll need some shortcuts to help you process work as ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on September 23, 2010
1. Great Interest Rates
2. Excellent Selection of Properties
3. Affordability
4. Why pay rent when you can own for less
5. Build equity in your own home
6. Redecorate and renovate the way you like
7. Establish roots for your family
8. Great investment over time
9 Become part of the community
10 Pride of Ownership
Posted by Bonnie Wegerich
on September 18, 2010
Understanding the mystery around your property's "Tax Assessment"
Appealing a high property assessment can save you thousands of dollars. Here are some points of advice for dealing with a high tax assessment.
1. Check your tax bill to see if the valuation is reasonable in comparison to similar homes in your neighborhood.
Property taxes are collected by the municipality to pay for most municipal ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on September 14, 2010
All of us at Century21 Castlewood Agencies would like to congratulate Ellisa Podemski for attaining #2 in Canada for the first 6 months for units sold. Well done Ellisa
Posted by Bonnie Wegerich
on September 13, 2010
My community is considering creating a community standards bylaw. It has me thinking about all of the issues that I think need to be addressed from my point of view as the broker of a real estate office. Real estate offices and town halls have a lot of issues in common. We both want to see the community grow and improve each year to create an amazing place for the residents to live, ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on September 5, 2010