The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the resale housing activity results for April 2012. For all the statistics, please click here.
Posted by Martin Minda
on May 16, 2012
Surprise...they’re called closing costs.
Even those who like surprises don’t want to be surprised by unexpected costs on closing day. The best way to avoid these surprises is to be educated about the process - I’m here to help you. Buyers pay the Seller’s purchase price as agreed on – but on top of that there are these extras to be aware of:
Legal ...
Posted by Michael Baeumler
on May 14, 2012
Stonebridge Town Centre will host the 2nd Annual Wasaga Beach Blues Festival August 24th-26th , 2012. The Blues Festival was a huge success last year. On May 8th it was announced that Downchild's Chuck Jackson will be the Musical Director. Click here to view details of this announcement.
For information about the 2012 Wasaga Beach blues Festival, please visit http://www.wasagabeachblues.com/
Posted by Martin Minda
on May 11, 2012
Market Remains Tight with Sales Up in April
May 3, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,350 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in April 2012. This level of sales was 18 per cent higher than the 8,778 firm deals reported in April 2011. The strongest sales growth was reported in the single-detached market segment, with transactions of this home type up by 22 per cent compared to ...
Posted by Martin Minda
on May 11, 2012
In today's day and age we are all looking for ways to save money. One great way to do this is conserving on our energy usage. There are numerous ways that we can reduce our use of electricity.
Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered through local utility companies, "saveONenergy" offers programs and ideas to help make it easier for Ontarians to save on electricity usage in their ...
Posted by Martin Minda
on May 4, 2012
Are you ready to be property mogul? Well, now you can be one!
CENTURY 21's Property Mogul is a realistic game in which you invest in properties in the fictional town of Realopolis. It is free to register and play. Your local CENTURY 21 Sales Representatives have avatars in the game that can help guide you in building your property empire.
Visit www.propertymogul.ca and start ...
Posted by Martin Minda
on April 25, 2012
The City of Brampton has a tool on their website that allows Brampton residents to receive alerts regarding crimes and other safety issues in your neighbourhood. Simply visit the site below and click on Crime Alerts on the top left. This is a tool that I regularily use to counsel my clients into excellent neighbourhoods.
www.bramptonsafecity.ca
Posted by Leah Shaw
on April 24, 2012
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the national resale housing activity for March 2012 which indicates a climb in sales. Click here for all the details.
Posted by Martin Minda
on April 16, 2012
The Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) has released the results of the sales activity for the region for the 1st Quarter of 2012. The statistics show an increase in sales activity over the same time period for 2011. For the Year to Date Market Summary results click here.
Posted by Martin Minda
on April 6, 2012
Tight Market Drives Double-Digit Price Growth
April 4, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,690 sales through the TorontoMLS system in March 2012. This result was up by almost eight per cent in comparison to the 8,986 deals reported during the same period in 2011.
“The GTA resale market has not suffered from a lack of willing buyers this year. Buyers have been spurred on by the ...
Posted by Martin Minda
on April 4, 2012