When you are ready to sell your house you'll want to make your home as marketable as possible. Here are a few tips:
Clean everything in and out of sight
With clipboard in hand, take a tour of your home. Take note of every opportunity to remove clutter and dirt. Rooms, closets and cupboards will appear larger and more inviting when you get rid of unnecessary stuff and tidy ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on February 17, 2010
As a REALTOR®, I have a vast amount of real estate knowledge and the experience required to stay cool, even in a hot real estate market. If you work with me, you can expect strict adherence to provincial law as well as to a code of ethics ensuring you'll receive the highest level of service, honesty and integrity.
If you are buying a home, I can help you determine how much house you ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on January 14, 2010
Buying a home today is an extremely attractive proposition. Interest rates are at their lowest in decades and the housing market is full of homes to suit just about any budget or family requirement. Still, you'll inevitably have to deal with financing and this will mean taking on a mortgage.
Sorting through the numerous mortgage options available to today's home buyers can be intimidating for everyone ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on December 3, 2009
A heating system converts fuel into heat which then flows through a house. The efficiency of a heating system depends on the amount of fuel consumed to meet heating needs. Using less fuel means your system has increased its energy efficiency.
Check your heating system first One way to maximize output using the least amount of fuel is to reduce air leakage. Before deciding to replace or upgrade your ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on November 2, 2009
It's an exciting time. Your offer has been accepted. You can't wait to move into your new home. But don't start celebrating yet. There is one final stage involved in purchasing a home -- closing the deal.
Closing is the point at which ownership and usually possession of the property is transferred from the seller to you. It takes place after the parties involved agree that all legal and ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on October 1, 2009
Thinking of selling your home but not sure if now is the "right time?" I can offer you sound advice on when to sell your home in the least amount of time for the best possible price.
First, I will help you examine your reasons for wanting to sell. The most common reasons why people decide to sell their homes include changes to their financial status, an employment transfer, ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on June 30, 2009
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Posted by Trish Mills
on May 20, 2009
Purchase Price
Calculation of Land Transfer Tax
0 to $55,000
Amount x .005
$55,001 to $250,000
(Amount x .01) minus $275
$250,001 to $400,000
(Amount x .015) minus $1,525
Greater than $400,000
(Amount x .02) minus $3,525
Examples ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on April 15, 2009
Land Transfer Tax Refund for First-Time Home Buyers
First-time homebuyers may be eligible for a refund of all or part of the tax. The maximum amount of the refund is $2,000. If the refund is claimed at time of registration, it may offset the land transfer tax ordinarily payable. If not claimed at registration, the refund may be claimed directly from the Ministry of Revenue.
To claim a refund, you: ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on April 15, 2009
There are approximately 3,000 homes with legal basement apartments in Brampton. In order for these units to be legal, they had to exist prior to November 16, 1995 and they had to be registered with the City of Brampton prior to January 31, 2006 and/or have legal non-conforming status.
What should you know before buying a home with a basement apartment? Homebuyers should have their lawyer confirm ...
Posted by Trish Mills
on April 14, 2009