Like they always say “Don’t judge a book by its cover” In most cases this is the case. The way the exterior of a house looks may bring people either into your home or turn around and walk away. This is why it is very important to keep the front of your house well manicured and up to date! … Continue Reading
The new trend which many Realtors are using these days when Listing Condos For Sale is that of listing them below market value in order to attract multiple buyers and eventually offers. This is a catch 22 situation you go out with your Realtor and immediately fall in love with the condo of your dreams and it is in your price range. You yell out yippy in the anticipation of attaining your perfect dream condo in the heart of the city. Upon further investigation your Realtor discovers that there are up to 7 offers already registered on this particular condo and that offer presentations are in 1 weeks time. This of course is a tactic to drum up more interest resulting in many offers. … Continue Reading
Now the real work begins 
Things to do in preparation for your move into your new home or condo:
- Set up Utilities (hydro, gas, cable, internet, phone, security system)
- Water tank is usually a rental and the rental agreement will go through your lawyer, and he will help set that up for you (not applicable for most condos, water is included in maintenance fees)
- Property Taxes also arranged through your lawyer or your mortgage broker (they will advise)
- Moving Companies (get quotes, don’t leave until last minute, end of the month is a very busy time and you might not be able to secure one last minute)
- Arrange for House Insurance, and advise them of what lawyer you will be working with, and they will forward an insurance binder before closing, need to have this arranged or you won’t have a mortgage. (contents insurance for condos only apply here) … Continue Reading
What can you do to get ahead of the pack and make your offer stand out above the rest?
First off all is the price, we no longer can think of getting a deal and offering less than is asked. In this market you will not achieve your goal. You must do the reverse to attain your condo, and that is offer more than is asked, think that’s enough think again. All the others will be coming in with the same idea. So you have to make it a substantial increase and still that may not guarantee you get it. Next is the conditions, have you got your financing in order, has your mortgage broker told you how high you can go. This will give you a good indication on how much you should offer. Also if you have a mortgage commitment letter you might want to go in without a financing condition. As well a home inspection do you feel comfortable enough to put in an offer without have a qualified home inspector inspect your condo? … Continue Reading
Proposed Measures Would Help Businesses and Consumers Prepare For Change.
The McGuinty government has proposed general transitional rules that would assist in the move to a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
These rules explain:
Which tax would apply for transactions that straddle July 1, 2010 – the current Retail Sales Tax (RST) or the Ontario portion of the HST, [...]
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is unchanged at 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
Global economic growth has been somewhat stronger than projected, with momentum in emerging-market economies increasing noticeably. Exceptional stimulus from [...]
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