MLS Niagara Region Listing and Sales of all properties to November 30, 2011:
The number of listings YTD: 13496, down -6% vs. 2010
The number of Sales YTD: 5832 vs. 6021 in 2010, down -3%
The Total Sales Dollar Volume YTD: $1,343,213.675; up 1% vs. last year
The number of expired listing YTD: 5256; down -1% compared to 2010
Number of Active Listings 4,143
(source MLS Statistics ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on December 12, 2011
1. In newer subdivisions, dates can be obtained from manhole covers, sidewalks, and curbs.
2. Double-glazed windows usually have the manufacturer's name, a CMHC number, and the date of manufacture.
3. On houses built within the last 20-25 years, you will often find a sticker on the outside of the electrical panel, indicating the possession date of the house. The Ontario ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on November 11, 2011
Are First impressions important to selling a home?
"In a television commercial, we're told the sale is made or lost in the first 3 or 4 seconds. In a print ad, tests have shown, 75% of the buying decisions are made at the headline alone. In a sales presentation, data have shown us, the sale is made or lost in the first three minutes."
Experience suggests that the power of first impressions ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on August 9, 2011
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A GOLF SHIRT OR CANVAS BAG WITH THE NIAGARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS LOGO AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOGO, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME. THE GOLF SHIRTS ARE $36.00 EACH AND THE CANVAS BAGS ARE $16.00. THIS PRICE INCLUDES A $10.00 TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION.
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on August 23, 2009
The Niagara Association of Realtors has been requested by Habitat for Humanity Niagara to co-ordinate their annual Bike Ride, scheduled for Sunday September 13,2009. Raising $50,000.00 is our goal!!
Golf Shirts with our Association name and Ride 4 Habitat logo. These golf shirts are being offered for sale at a cost of $36.00 - and you will receive a $10.00 tax deductable receipt from ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on July 24, 2009
Premier Dalton McGuinty's Liberals are sweetening the pot in a bid to make the controversial harmonized sales tax more palatable to Ontarians.
In a surprise move this moring, the government announced it was capitulating to homebuilders' demands by effectively reducing taxes proposed on new homes.
Under the change, buyers of new homes in all price ranges would recive a 75 per cent rebate of the ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on June 19, 2009
1. First-time Homebuyer's Tax Credit: A $5,000 tax credit offers up to $750 in tax savings for first-time buyers to help with closing costs on a home purchased after January 27, 2009
2. Homebuyer's Program: You can now take up to $25,000 out of your RRSP's to buy a first home and pay no taxes, up to $20,000. That's up to $50,000 for eligible couples
3. Home Renovation ...
Posted by Mary Cimprich
on June 16, 2009