There has been a lot of discussion about the changes to mortgage rules in the last few days. What do these changes mean to you? Well, if you are currently considering buying a new home or refinancing/renewing your current mortgage, it would be a wise move to act before July 9th!
The Federal Government announced last week four new clampdowns on insured mortgages that ...
Posted by Emilia Taurasi
on June 27, 2012
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is tightening mortgage rules to make it harder for people to buy or borrow on their homes.
Flaherty says changes to CMHC rules will cut the maximum amortization period for mortgages to 25 years from the current 30 years.
The changes will also limit refinancing loans to 80 per cent of the value of a home, from the current 85 per cent.
The latest moves are ...
Posted by Teresa Gamble
on June 21, 2012
Today, because of the internet more information is available to the average home buyer or seller. But is that really enough when it comes to what is quite possibly your largest single investment? Many people assume that public real estate websites have the same information that we as Realtors have. Not so. The truth is Realtors have access to a great deal more valuable information than what you ...
Posted by Teresa Gamble
on June 20, 2012
Imagine you’re sitting with your morning coffee, pondering your day ahead as you browse the news in print or on screen. Please, be invited—take a moment and seat yourself. There is no rush along the riverbank. It’s quiet except for the early morning reports of robins, the occasional flutter of swallows darting about the rivers surface and distant squirrels chasing each other from ...
Posted by Danielle Gillberry
on June 19, 2012
Prepare Your House For Sale Checklist
Part 2: The Interior of your Home
1. Whole House Improvements
THOROUGHLY CLEAN ENTIRE HOME!
[ ] Clean windows & screens. [ ] Clean curtains, drapes, & blinds. [ ] Clean carpets. If pet stains exist replace carpet & pad. [ ] Clean & wax wood floors. [ ] Clean vinyl & ceramic floors. ...
Posted by Emilia Taurasi
on June 19, 2012
Prepare Your House For Sale Checklist
Part 1: The Exterior of your Home
1. The Yard
[ ] Cut and Edge the Lawn. [ ] Trim bushes & trees removing all dead limbs & debris. [ ] Add fertilizer/greening agent to lawn & plants. [ ] Remove all weeds from flowerbeds, rocks & cracks in concrete. (Use Weed-Be-Gone or similar product). [ ] Install/Inspect ...
Posted by Emilia Taurasi
on June 19, 2012
It is that time of the year, we are all starting our Spring Cleaning expedition...
Cleaning your entire house can be a daunting task, but these 10 Tips will help you get it done in a breeze.
Work from the top down, inside to outside, to avoid getting what you just cleaned dirty again.
Do one room, even one area of one room, at a time to avoid unfinished jobs. The satisfaction of ...
Posted by Emilia Taurasi
on June 19, 2012
Another Patio BBQ success!
The tradition of the Century 21 Future Realty Patio BBQ continued on Saturday, May 26th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Milton's real estate agents grilled hot dogs and burgers, all in support of the Milton District Hospital Foundation. The young and old came out to check out the music and fun in the sun. The kids enjoyed blowing bubbles, while the ...
Posted by Emilia Taurasi
on June 19, 2012
Imagine you’re sitting with your morning coffee, pondering your day ahead as you browse the news in print or on screen. Please, be invited—take a moment and seat yourself. There is no rush along the riverbank. It’s quiet except for the early morning reports of robins, the occasional flutter of swallows darting about the rivers surface and distant squirrels chasing each other from ...
Posted by Danielle Gillberry
on June 19, 2012
During the week of June 11, I was proud to represent Century 21 Future at the Century 21 Canada Management Academy held in Downtown Toronto. In addition to brokers and managers from across Canada, there was representation from our international family from Century 21 South Korea, Century 21 Germany, Century 21 Taiwan and Century 21 Mexico.
Facilitated by respected real estate trainer Chris ...
Posted by Seth Ferguson
on June 16, 2012