The founder of a website preeching the concept of selling your home without the help of a real estate agent -- failed at selling his own home.
The creator of ForSaleByOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto, failed to do what he preeched. After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to sell his own 2 bedroom New York condo, he eventually hired a real estate agent for 6% commission and the ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 10, 2011
Is that home you’re buying a former "Grow-Op"?
Before you’re sold on the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, consider that a previous homeowner may have been cooking up a lot more in the basement, bedrooms and even the family room.
Prospective buyers need to know that a home, formerly used for a grow-op, may hold a ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 5, 2011
TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) has produced a series of YouTube videos to help the buying public see the benefits of signing a Buyer Representation Agreement. It’s important to understand the benefits of signing this agreement as it protects you, the consumer.
Have a look…
Feel free to call me with any questions you have about signing a Buyers Representation ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on April 21, 2011
If you are looking to buy a Home or Condo in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Caledon, Vaughan, or the surrounding Toronto area, I have yet another reason to choose me as your value-added Realtor®.
As another value-added service, I am very excited to offer my clients a special promotion with Best Buy Canada’s “Geek Squad”.
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Posted by Sara Kareer
on March 12, 2011
Third Best Year for Existing Home Sales
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,395 existing home sales for the month of December, bringing the 2010 total to 86,170 – down by one per cent compared to 2009.
"Market conditions were anything but uniform in 2010. We went from super-charged sales activity during the first four months of the year, to a marked drop-off in transactions ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on January 10, 2011
August Sales and New Listings Down, Prices Up
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,232 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August 2010. This represented a 22 per cent decrease compared to the 8,035 sales recorded during the same period in 2009. New listings decreased by one per cent year-over-year to 10,488.
"The prospect of interest rate ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on September 23, 2010
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,732 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) during the first two weeks of August 2010.
This represented a 29 per cent decrease compared to the 3,832 sales recorded during the same period in 2009. New listings, at 4,770 were down eight per cent compared to the first two weeks of August 2009.
“Throughout the better part of the ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 24, 2010
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in July – a 34 per cent dip from the record 9,967 sales reported in July 2009. New listings, at 10,825, dropped to the lowest level for the month of July since 2002.
“The level of July sales remained below the expected long-term trend. The market has become more balanced following record monthly sales through most of the winter and ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 24, 2010
Record First Quarter Sales Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,430 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to 22,418 - the best result on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the first quarter was $427,948.
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Posted by Sara Kareer
on April 15, 2010
Welcome to 63 Springhurst Avenue, Brampton, Ontario
This lovely 3 Bedroom, 3 Washroom detached home with a Finished Basement is located in a family-friendly neighbourhood within walking distance to Schools and Park. Shopping, GO Transit, and Highways are just a few short minutes away.
The cozy Open Concept Living/Dining Room has wood flooring and a window seat. ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on March 15, 2010