5 Tips For First Time Home Buyers
While buying your first home can be a somewhat intimidating experience it can also be quite rewarding, particularly if you know what to expect and are completely prepared. Following these 5 simple tips will get you started in the right direction: Is home ownership right for you? Purchasing a home is typically the single largest [...]
Stage Your Home – Sell It Faster
April 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
So you’ve decided to sell your home? Now its time to increase its value by following these proven tips to maximize your profit: Start by focusing on cleaning and de-cluttering the most visible areas of your home. These include the front entrance and foyer, living room, kitchen, family room and master bedroom Remove all personal items like family photos, awards, personalized [...]
April Home Sales Set Record Pace
April 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
I just read a report from the Greater Toronto Realtors illustrating a 34% increase in sales for April 2010 as compared to April 2009 and a 59% increase in listings. This has set another record month for the Toronto Real Estate Board boundaries which goes to show there appears to be no slowing down in [...]
Finding A Good Real Estate Lawyer
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When it comes to buying or selling a home one of the greatest challenges is reviewing and understanding all of the legal documents involved. That’s when it’s time to bring an expert to ensure your best interest is protected. Finding a good lawyer is often as easy as asking for a referral from friends, family [...]
Home Inspection Is A Wise Investment
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Purchasing a home is typically the single largest investment you will ever make. To ensure you’re investment is protected it’s important to identify upfront any potential major structural or other potential damage which will likely involve expensive repair or maintenance. You wouldn’t buy a $3.00 carton of eggs without checking inside to make sure any [...]
Benefits of a Pre-Approved Mortgage
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When you’re ready to consider buying a home make sure you visit your local lender or mortgage broker to arrange for a pre-approved mortgage. It’s an important first step with a number of key benefits. Pre-approval can tell you exactly what you can comfortably afford and gives you the focus you need to find the [...]
Did You Know About Land Transfer Tax Rebates?
April 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that first time home buyers of new and re-sale homes are eligible to receive rebates of the provincial and Toronto land transfer taxes? The maximum provincial land transfer tax (LTT) rebate for first-time buyers is $2,000 and the maximum Toronto LTT rebate for first time buyers is $3,725. A FULL rebate of the [...]
Home Buying Closing Costs
April 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A lot of clients I work with, particularly first time home buyers, aren’t aware of some or all of the potential closing costs involved in buying a home. These closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars. That’s why it’s very important for a home buyer to understand what to expect at the start [...]
