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Five Ways to Feel at Home Fast

Five Ways to Feel at Home Fast
The buying process is over, and the moving truck has delivered your household goods to your new property. Now it’s time to unpack and turn your new house into a home. Here are five tips to get you through the labour-intensive process a little easier: Divide the work You have friends and family who are…
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What to Look For, Room by Room

What to Look For, Room by Room
When viewing a home for sale, many buyers look at the property from a “macro” perspective. They ask themselves questions like: “Is it large enough?”; “Are there enough bedrooms?”; “Is it in a nice neighbourhood?” While those questions are important, it also pays to consider a potential new home from a “micro” perspective. Here are…
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What Renovations Produce Highest Return on Investment?

What Renovations Produce Highest Return on Investment?
As a new or existing home owner, you will most likely re-sell your property at some point in the future. Often, as properties age, their appeal can substantially subside. A facelift may be in order to help restore lost market value. Unsure how best to invest your renovation $'s? Call us to discuss - we're…
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GUEST POST via ‘The Mortgage Guy Niagara’: Understanding Penalty Payments

GUEST POST via ‘The Mortgage Guy Niagara’: Understanding Penalty Payments
Many borrowers choose a five year term for their mortgage product as it suits their home-ownership plans as well as locks in a consistent payment which makes monthly budgeting easier. Did you know that statistically, the average borrower will refinance, move, renew, pay-down or pay-off their mortgage in 3.5 years? This means, the average borrower…
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Be clear about rental items in real estate contracts

Be clear about rental items in real estate contracts
Author: Mark Weisleder When you sell your home, if you expect the buyer to take over any of your rental obligations, be clear, or you will end up paying for it yourself later. Here's why: Aidong Gu sold his home at 4082 Robin Ave. in Niagara Falls to Anna Carnovale on July 19, 2012. The…
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Government Programs for Home Buyers

Government Programs for Home Buyers
CMHC Purchase Plus Improvements RRSP Home Buyers' Plan 5% Down Payment Program HST New Housing Rebate Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Rebate Program Government Programs for Home Buyers A home is usually the single largest investment that most people make in their lives. Achieving your dream can be made easier by taking advantage of various Government…
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How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Early!

How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Early!
If you're like many people with a mortgage, you're probably looking for ways to pay it off sooner. Below are some great tips to help you reduce your principal and eliminate your mortgage debt faster, so that you have more money in your bank account for retirement, investments or a relaxing tropical vacation. If you're…
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How Long Does it Take to Sell a Home?

How Long Does it Take to Sell a Home?
The long and short answer is "It depends". There are multiple factors that will impact how we answer this question: (1) Location: According to the most recent MLS® system reports of the Niagara Association of REALTORS® it currently takes 70 days on average for a home to sell in the Welland and Pelham Area. Take…
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Life of a Realtor in the Social Media Age

Life of a Realtor in the Social Media Age
At the close of another year my mind inevitably reflects upon the happenings of the past year. I’ll remember 2012 as the year that social media stopped being a “new tool” in our marketing plan and simply became an extension of the way we already do our business. Real estate is and will always be…
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Does a minute matter in a real estate deal? – Moneyville.ca

Does a minute matter in a real estate deal? – Moneyville.ca
The standard Ontario real estate contract says deals must be concluded no later than 6 p.m. on the day of closing. But if you’re a minute late, will that kill the deal? On Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, lawyer Michael Gatien went to the Cornwall, Ont., registry office to register a deed on behalf of his…
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5 tips to help hire the right mover – moneyville.ca Blogs

5 tips to help hire the right mover – moneyville.ca Blogs
When I moved from a two-bedroom condo into a house in April, it cost $750 and took about six-and-a-half hours.  We got estimates from five or six movers and ended up using one that came highly-recommended from a friend. I had no idea that Ministry of Consumer Services receives almost 300 inquires and complaints about…
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Home inspector sued for failing to discover mould in older home

Home inspector sued for failing to discover mould in older home
This recent article by Real Estate Lawyer, Author & Speaker Mark Weisleder is an eye opener! A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision confirmed a lower court ruling that a home inspector could be liable for failing to find a cause of mould, especially when knowing that the buyer was allergic to it. In the…
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The Evolution of Real Estate Marketing

The Evolution of Real Estate Marketing
Business marketing has been transformed by the internet. The real estate industry in many ways has been a trailblazer for what is now impacting our local small business community. According to recent studies, over 91% of all home searches now begin on the internet. Property listings must to be online, and findable, when buyers are…
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Home Inspections Not Just for Buyers

Home Inspections Not Just for Buyers
So you’re getting ready to take your car to the dealer for an estimate of its trade-in value. What do you do first? Most likely you get it detailed – and this means more than simply vacuuming it out. Picture yourself steam cleaning, stain removing, de-odorizing and buffing until it shines. Preparing your home to…
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Green Housing Tips

Making the decision for an eco-renovation For a complete homeowner's guide to green renovation please CLICK HERE. Some of you may be considering your home renovation ideas with your extended families and friends. While you're imagining your new and improved lifestyle in that dream kitchen, en-suite, basement or addition, I encourage you to think about greening your…
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Expert Advice- Why Experience COUNTS!

Expert Advice- Why Experience COUNTS!
I was chatting with a friend the other day and we got talking about real estate “horror stories”. For each one that came up I offered my advice concerning how a prudent and well seasoned Realtor would have prevented each of the situations from happening. My friend commented that I sounded just like Mike Holmes…
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