Remember the headlines-SKY IS FALLING, Condo market is going to crash and party is over for condo investors-FALSE, NOT TRUE because the reality is many condo investors are generating stronger returns than ever in condo market. Here are the three reasons:
1. THE MARKET IS SLOWER----Seasoned investors know that the best time to buy real estate is NOT when there are lineups down the street, but ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on May 4, 2013
Long before you visit your Mortgage Agent or start attending grand openings, model previews or VIP events, you should undertake a thorough self education process that involves learning the basics of mortgages, reviewing your personal finances and researching your prospective home market. Managing this process also includes any developments in your job security and credit worthiness.
Remember, when ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on May 4, 2013
A NEW twist on Mentoring!!! New Brokers or Sales Representatives are the lifeblood of the Canadian Real Estate and the Canadian Mortgage Industry. To ensure their success that will help our industry thrive in any market, they need to be held ACCOUNTABLE. It's upto every brokerage, franchise and office to ensure that new Sales Representatives are properly trained and mentored, and then monitored ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on April 7, 2013
This initiative allows Ontario Senior's, 65 and older, or family members who live with them, to receive a personal income tax credit for money spent on making a home safer or more accessible. You can claim upto $10,000 worth of eligible home improvements on your tax return and you will get 15% of the eligible expenses you claim. Work that qualifies includes installing non-slip flooring or a hand held ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on April 7, 2013
Here's a checklist from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to help you get the important things done first
In your first few week...
-Exchange your money for Canadian currency
-Find accommodation
-Have some identification (ID) with you
-Get a map of the area and find out about transportation
-Get your phone book
- Contact and immigrant-serving community
-Fill out the forms ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on October 16, 2012
Newcomer Information Centres (NICs)
www.settlement.org/findhelp
Immigrant-serving agencies
www.ontarioimmigration.ca
www.settlement.org
Language Training
www.ontarioimmigration.ca/english/learnenglish.asp
www.settlement.org
click on Education and then English as a Second Language (ESL)
General Services
www.211Ontario.ca or call 211 (available in several communities) ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on October 15, 2012
Where to Start?
Where To Start? This is the most common question asked by home-owners when cleaning up the house. Choosing a place to begin is usually the most difficult part, especially if you're a very unorganized person. Start off by thinking about what you are trying to make room for. If your number one priority is to remove the weight of "financial burdens," the best place to start would be ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on September 12, 2012
The CENTURY 21 Canadian Conference 2010 hits Toronto at the beginning of the next month with loads of networking and professional development opportunities.
Learn opportunities on how to use new media to get new leads, check out various motivational speakers such as Olympic Medalist Clara Hughes and Comedian James Cunningham and attend one-hour lunch and learn sessions which will include ...
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on September 21, 2010
Photos taken from The Landmark Press Conference which took place on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 in Toronto. Photos courtesy of Jagdeep Singh, it was truly a ground-breaking event, as the construction of the plaza is officially underway.
Posted by Arvinder Dhaliwal
on August 18, 2010
Our Brokerage, Century 21 New Star celebrated its 2nd Anniversary on 23rd April 2010. It was an exciting and challenging year. We thank all our Professionals for their continued support.
Posted by Baljit Dhaliwal
on April 29, 2010