Archive for November 2014
Avoid Confusion Over Rental Items
By Lorne Shuman: When purchasing a property, it is normal to find rental items included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Examples of these items include a hot water tank, heater, water softener, furnace, air conditioner or alarm system. On occasion, difficulties and disagreements can arise between the parties when the Agreement fails to…
Read MoreImpress Your Holiday Guests
You’ve been decorating your home for the holidays for years. Why not do something different this time around? “With a little ingenuity, you can turn your house into a wonderland that not only is reflective of the season, but of your personality,” says Sally Morse, director of creative services for Hunter Douglas, a leading name…
Read More10 Tips To Sell Your Home
Thinking of selling your home? First impressions can make the difference in attracting prospective buyers. Many buyers make decisions based on emotion. To appeal to emotions, and make a positive first impression with prospective buyers, it is important to present your home at its best. Here are 10 tips to help your home stand out…
Read More5 Things To Remember About Chattels And Fixtures – by Mark Weisleder
The buyer notices that the oven is not working when they do their final home visit, 2 days before closing. Can the buyer refuse to close or hold back money to repair the oven? These are just some of the questions that I receive from anxious buyers during the course of a home purchase. Here…
Read More6 Trends Driving New-Home Designs
What is luring home buyers to new homes? Technology, the outdoors, and “super kitchens” are among some of the design drivers in the new-home market. Here are some of the trends: Super kitchens: The kitchen is not just a hub for cooking but has become a centre of the home for entertainment and conversations. Builders have…
Read MoreFurnace Shopping
Winter (unofficially) has arrived, and many homeowners are crossing their fingers and hoping that their heating system will make it through one more season. But if your furnace is 12 years or older or operating inefficiently with frequent breakdowns, it may pay in the long run to upgrade now. Heating and cooling your home eats…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report Mid-November Housing Figures
TORONTO, November 18, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,350 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of November 2014. Compared to the same period in 2013, this result represented an increase of 8.3 per cent. Over the same period, new listings were…
Read MoreCurrent Residential Mortgage Rates as of November 18, 2014
Term Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.89% 2 Year 2.34% 3 Year 2.79% 4 Year 2.77% 5 Year 2.79%* or 2.89%** 7 Year 3.79% 10 Year 4.39% Prime = 3.00% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.70% = 2.30% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.80% * = CHMC Insured ** = Conventional…
Read MoreCut The Clutter
You’ve reached your breaking point. You’ve tripped over the same thing in the living room too many times. Now you’ve picked it up to finally put it away and you realize – you have nowhere to put it. You have too much clutter in your home. So what do you do? How do you decide…
Read More6 Tips To Become A Successful Residential Landlord – by Mark Weisleder
Being a successful residential landlord in Ontario is not easy. Here are 6 important tips to remember: 1. Properly qualify your tenants in advance. Ask for proof of income and call the references that are provided. Check their credit. Interview them where they live. Check them out on social media. If you have any concerns,…
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