Here is an article that appeared today, January 5, 2010, in The Globe and Mail.
Fasten your seatbelts, home buyers
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Interest rates are about to start rocketing higher. Savers, get ready
You now have roughly six to nine months to get a personal plan together for dealing with higher interest rates.
After that, the ride begins. Where it ends depends on how smartly the economy ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on January 5, 2010
City of Toronto orders Condo Developers to buy annual TTC Metropass for every unit.
In an attempt to encourage transit use and reduce dependency on motor vehicles, the City of Toronto has passed an initiative requiring Developers building condos on Toronto transit lines to buy every unit an annual TTC Metropass in order to obtain condominium approval from the city. ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on December 7, 2009
TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2009
GTA Home Sales Remain Strong in November
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,446 sales in November – slightly more than double the November 2008 result when GTA home sales had dipped markedly due to the economic ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on December 3, 2009
These are some great tips to take the Stress Out of the Home Buying process, written by a Realtor in the U.S. Take a deep breath and relax...when you buy a home with SARA, you have nothing to worry about.
Via Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline--- Bob Edwards- Appleton, WI (Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group):
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on November 2, 2009
It’s here! Google Street View is now available in certain areas of Canada. Street View allows you to view a map and zoom, rotate, and drill down to the street level and view the photos as though you were virtually standing on the street. I’ve attached a YOUTUBE video that will walk you through the process.
With this functionality, you ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on October 8, 2009
Why Buy a Home or Condo with Sara??
Aside from getting your investment at the BEST possible price....all Buyers receive a FREE 7-Night RESORT GETAWAY when you buy any home or condo ANYWHERE in Ontario with SARA!!! Call me today!
Posted by Sara Kareer
on September 25, 2009
Market Statistics - BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE - HOMES FOR SALE Here are the latest statistics of homes for sale in the BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE area as of August 31, 2009:
* There are only 9 homes for sale in The VALES OF CASTLEMORE ranging in price from $304,900 to 699,999 * 7 Detached homes * 1 Semi-Detached * The average home in this area is priced at $496,238 * 3 homes ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on September 9, 2009
Strong Sales Increases Continue in August
September 2, 2009 -- August 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,035 sales, up 27% per cent from August 2008. The average price for August transactions was $387,921 – up by six per cent compared to the same month last year. “The increase in demand for existing homes has been widespread across different housing types and price ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on September 3, 2009
GREEN TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS - Energy Saving Tips for the Homeowner One of the most obvious areas where a homeowner can go "green" is in the use of energy in the home. The biggest energy hogs are heating, air conditioning, electrical appliances, lighting, and water usage. Here are some practical tips for saving energy ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 18, 2009
GREEN TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS -Eliminate Dandelions The Natural Way
Now that chemical poisons are being outlawed in many parts of North America many homeowners have become involved in the quest for the ultimate "green" dandelion eliminator.
Here are some GREEN TIPS...
1. Mow the plants before they go to seed - If you can cut off the dandelion heads before they go to seed you will have at least ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 4, 2009