While you are looking for open houses, there are things you have to consider right from the beginning. You probably found open houses on the Internet at Realtor.ca, but you may be unfamiliar with the locations.
Location, location, location! That is the most important thing. You can always do some cosmetic changes to the house, but you can’t move it somewhere ...
Posted by Olivera Mavrak
on September 20, 2010
Considering an investment property? Prices are down currently so now is a great time to find a modivated seller and get a bargain.
When searching for a bargain investment, you should start by understanding the difference between chronic and acute problems with a property. What you really want in an investment property or flip is a property that has a lower price than other recent ...
Posted by Peter Sigurdson
on August 21, 2010
(Special) - One of the greatest days in my life came a few months ago when I made my final payment and discharged my mortgage, a mere 22 years, three jobs and one career change after buying my house!
No matter how you slice or package it, getting a mortgage can be a tricky and scary business. There are multiple mortgage options available, and for most people a mortgage is the single largest ...
Posted by Ari Zadegan
on August 12, 2010
In 1950, Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation or better known as UFFI was developed in Europe as an improved means of insulating in house walls. It is typically made from a mixture of urea and formaldehyde along with foaming agent and compressed air. There had been many complaints particularly from people living in small, well-sealed homes, which were treated with UFFI that Canadian authorities became ...
Posted by Mehrdad Ebadi
on July 20, 2010
On Saturday June 26th 2010 at approximately 10:00am, a group of Century 21 Heritage Group Sales Representatives, Brokers, and family members braved the rain and completed their annual Heart & Stroke BIG Bike ride. The 2010 Team was escorted by the York Regional Police along Yonge Street. The entire Team would truly like to thank ALL sponsors, family members, and colleagues for their continued ...
Posted by Eric McCartney
on July 2, 2010
IMPORTANT REMINDERS REGARDING THE “DO NOT CALL” LIST
You CANNOT call or fax:
• consumers who are registered on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL). This also includes consumers who may not be on the DNCL, but request that you remove them from your contact list.
You CAN call:
• ...
Posted by Beverley Breslow
on June 30, 2010
Everybody seems to be talking about mortgages now in Toronto. They are asking about the different products and what each product means to them (benefits/risks/costs).
We often hear people ask the difference between a fixed rate or a variable rate mortgage which seems to be a difficult decision in and of itself.
Homeowners stress about whether they should lock into a rate that is predictable ...
Posted by Michael Shuster
on May 19, 2010
Most people (Salespeople or otherwise) tend to see the world through their own eyes. It’s just a natural habit for most. Unfortunately many salespeople (Real Estate or otherwise) tend to approach prospective clients with the intention of immediately telling them why they are the best. One of the many ways that we are able to differentiate ourselves, and ultimately achieve such high client ...
Posted by Michael Shuster
on May 17, 2010
We get calls every day from people who are ONLY interested in a Foreclosure or Power Of Sale property in the Greater Toronto Area, because they THINK that they will get a great DEAL!
I don’t respond by explaining how you can usually find a more suitable property with a strategic property search through a Realtor …. just because I am a Realtor.
I explain the benefits of a strategic property ...
Posted by Michael Shuster
on May 11, 2010
Rantings of late, from the Competition Bureau and it's proponents, seemed to have died down for the time being. At least, the media isn't bombarding us on a daily basis, with talks of computerized services which can take the place of the "normal" Realtor, and do just as good a job of selling your home.
Commissions are being challenged. What could your Realtor possibly do for you to warrant ...
Posted by Gitta Levi
on May 11, 2010