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The LRT News at Sheppard East

I just want to share the news and development of this LRT project. I have received a flyer from the Village Voice Gazzete detailing the activities that will be going around this area soon. According to the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area, some major changes will be done along Sheppard Avenue from Don Mills to Meadowvale. The widening of the road is foremost and there will be relocations ...

Is it Time to Downsize Your Empty Nest?

Is this the fall that your home becomes an empty nest? Every September as students head off to college and university, parents are left behind. Once the youngest child leaves they are left in what has come to be known as the  empty nest. Some parents mourn and some celebrate their time alone and with each other. However you feel about it, moving to a smaller home may be a good option to consider. ...

Swine flu and Real Estate

Some people have asked me if the Swine Flu / H1N1 has affected the real estate market.  Nope!!!....not really. Although when meeting clients and showing property nobody wants to shake hands or get too close.  Its kind of weird if you ask me.  I think our society is desensitizing.  The need to make someone feel comfortable about their transaction is becoming a thing of the past.  ...

Mid October 2009 Real Estate Market Report?

In the first two weeks of October, G.T.A Realtors reported 3,631 sales-up 34% compared to the first two weeks of October,2008. The average price for these transactions was up 17% year-over-year to $414,479. " While the demand for existing homes has remained strong, it is important to recognize the context of the current statistics. We are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced ...

Hire a Professional Real Estate Agent

  A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. An agent provides value to the homeowner in many ways:   Pays for all marketing and advertising costs. Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including marketing, financing, negotiations and more.  Handles ...

Negotiating the Real Estate Deal

Negotiate is what Century 21 agents do best.  Whether it is getting the best offer and term for a Seller or securing a great deal for a buyer, clients always remember the value a Realtor adds to their transaction.  We're involved in assisting our clients with their homes. A strength in any negotiation is to know the facts.  Knowledge is power and learning as much as you can and being ...

Change of Address Checklist

Change of Address Checklist   Utilities & Services Electric   Gas   Water   Garbage   Telephone / Mobile Cable Internet Fuel Water Delivery / Water Treatment Pool Services Lawn / Garden Services Housecleaning Services Physicians / Veterinarian Attorney Financial & Personal Accounts Banks Loan Institutions ...

MORTGAGE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

  Amortization : The repayment of a loan through installment payments. Amortization Schedule : A schedule of payments designed to liquidate a debt. May be over any agreed upon period of time. An example of this would be a standard 30-year mortgage amortization wherein a borrower would make 360 equal consecutive monthly payments at the end of which the original loan would be paid in full. Amortization ...

Selling Your Home this Fall

It’s hard to believe that the summer is coming to an end for yet another year and autumn is already dropping hints of its arrival everywhere we look. The tips of leaves are starting to change colour and kids are  back at school. This time of year is typically a bit slower for house sales as families are closing up their cottages, storing the camping gear and settling in for a busy few months, ...

HST

With the new proposed Harminized Sales Tax looming around the corner, now is the perfect time to buy a home. Especially for those who currently rent and need a home to call their own. It is a great time to get in the market. According to the Toronto Sun, after July, 1 2010 the rate of many goods and services will be raised by 8%. This includes the services involved in buying a home, ...