Brampton residents have an opportunity to "Get Brampton on the Board" and be a part of gaming history. Hasbro, the makers of MONOPOLY, has launched a nation-wide vote to find Canada's 22 favourite cities that will be included on the new MONOPOLY Canada game board in celebration of its 75th Anniversary.
"What a great opportunity for Brampton to get a piece of real estate in this Canadian edition ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on January 30, 2010
TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2009
GTA Resale Market Resilient in 2009 ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on January 8, 2010
Here is an article that appeared today, January 5, 2010, in The Globe and Mail.
Fasten your seatbelts, home buyers
REUTERS
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
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
When you have something valuable to sell, it’s important to know who your target market is.
First time Homebuyers are looking for something.
Move-Up Buyers are looking for something...totally different.
Down-sizing Buyers are looking for something...again, totally different.
Within the first 15 seconds, a prospective homebuyer ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on November 9, 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
I received an email with the funniest photos of Dogs dressed in their best Halloween costumes.
The email was entitled "Why Dogs Hate Halloween". Being a new dog owner – we have a German Sheppard puppy – I can really appreciate the love people have for their dogs. I joked with my kids that I would dress “Duke” up as a Poodle....but these photos take the cake! ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on October 28, 2009
Comedienne/Movie Star/TV Host Caryn Johnson has recently moved into her new $2.8 million (USD) luxury home in West Orange, New Jersey. The mansion, built in 1927, has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and is situated on 9,486 square feet and is surrounded by lush gardens with a servant’s house, carriage house, and a green house. The home is located just 14 miles west of lower Manhattan. ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on October 20, 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
Do you have a good memory? Are you getting enough sleep? "Executive Skills", like memory, are the first to go when you're tired. This test assesses your ability to remember who/what you saw, and how long ago you saw it. The test consists of three parts:
Part 1: You'll be shown 12 photos; then asked to take a 5 minute break. Part 2: You'll be shown another ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on October 5, 2009