Come visit us at 2240 Greening Lane on Sunday, November 16th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm to view this Bronte Woods beauty! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom freehold townhouse located near Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road. Ensuite bathroom, single car garage, main floor laundry and eat-in kitchen. Get there early as the recent price drop will have it sold quickly! For more information on this great property, ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 14, 2008
GTA sales down 35%; Toronto down 38% Toronto Real Estate Board Members reported 5,155 sales in October, down 35 per cent from the 7,915 sales reported in October of 2007, and also down 25 per cent from the 6,876 sales reported during October 2006. Within the City of Toronto, 2,136 sales were recorded. This was down 38 per cent from the 3,455 sales recorded in October of last year. In the 905 suburbs, ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 13, 2008
Burlington, Ontario: Although I reported last month that Burlington was holding steady in most categories, it seems the region is finally showing a downward turn and with increased inventory and decreasing prices, the market has shifted in favour of the buyer. Average prices were $368,268 in October 2007 to $322,088 in October 2008 representing a 12.5% fall from this time last year. There was also ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 13, 2008
Oakville, Ontario: If you were ever looking for the right time to buy in Oakville, don't wait any longer as now is the time. With decreased prices and a large inventory of properties, this market has turned into a buyers dream! Average housing prices in Oakville have dropped from $541,683 in October 2007 to $461,882 in October 2008 representing a 14.7% decrease. Prices have also dropped from $495,121 ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 13, 2008
• Wash walls, ceilings, and baseboards. Consider painting with light, neutral colours. Repair cracks.• Tighten loose knobs, towel racks, switch plates, and outlet covers.• Fix tight doors and windows, squeaky floorboards and loose stair banisters.• Clean and repair caulking around tubs and sinks. Fix leaky faucets and remove water stains.• Clean and organize the basement and attic (this is a good ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
That answer is a difficult one to answer as there are many factors, often ones beyond our control, which will contribute to the length of time your house stays on the market. High interest rates will cause potential buyers to wait for more favourable conditions before they choose to buy. This is just one of the many factors that will affect the length of time it takes for us to sell your house.
Timing: ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
1) Wrong Price: Price is ALWAYS determined by what the market dictates in comparison to all other properties sold of similar value. Sales representatives complete market evaluations on every home to ensure each house is priced properly. If you disregard that advice and feel adamant about setting the price high, be prepared for the house to sit on the market while all the other similar properties ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
When you sit down to decide what price you should list your property at, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.
How did you come up with that number? Is that price going to get my home sold quickly, with maximum profit? If you simply checked MLS prices to determine where you want your property priced at, you could be making a few costly errors:
1) Without having a sales representative ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
Getting the most money for your house in the quickest possible time with the least amount of hassle is usually the goal.....well, I guess it's always the goal!
The question then becomes ‘when is the best time to sell?' The answer is not an easy one and is often determined by your current lifestyle situation. A teacher may believe that selling in the summer is the best time to move as there ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008