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Tag Archives: Buyer’s Resources

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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Niagara Realtors Launch Niagara Open House Portal

Niagara Realtors Launch Niagara Open House Portal
Check it out! niagaraopenhouses.ca This newly launched site created by the Niagara Association of Realtors provides an interactive map and a simple search bar that allows users to search for upcoming Open Houses by city, price range, home features and/or MLS® number. Selecting a property opens a new window and contains full details about the…
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“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder

“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder
Here is an interesting video and article by Toronto area lawyer, Mark Weisleder about smoking and growing cannabis in private homes/ condos/ apartments and the impact on Real Estate Brokers, Landlords and Condominium Boards. Going Crazy for Cannabis I have now given over 30 seminars on the new Cannabis Act to real estate brokerages, real…
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New Year’s Look Back at 2007-2017 Housing Cycle

New Year’s Look Back at 2007-2017 Housing Cycle
The calendar is a wonderful thing. When December ends and the new year begins, it feels like a fresh start. You have a whole year ahead of you to accomplish whatever goals you’ve set. Can you believe that it has been 10 long years since the global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 and what a ride it's been!…
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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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Why Bargain Hunting Is a Bad Idea

Why Bargain Hunting Is a Bad Idea
It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s nothing wrong with that.…
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Need a New Beautiful Driveway? Call Rob Enter Landscapes

Need a New Beautiful Driveway? Call Rob Enter Landscapes
'Need a New Beautiful Driveway' was the subject line of my email when I reached out to Fenwick-based landscaper, Rob Enter - and as you can see he sure knows how to deliver! We first met Rob at the 'Bunglaows at Lookout Point', the new homes site that we are marketing in Fonthill for Langendoen…
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How to Avoid Home Buying Horrors

How to Avoid Home Buying Horrors
7 mistakes to avoid when buying a home prepare so that you don’t have nightmares later 1. Make sure your lender has done their appraisal of your home Just because you are pre-approved for financing, it does not mean you will get your money on closing. There are always more lender conditions to satisfy, whether…
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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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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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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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Downsizing in Niagara

Downsizing in Niagara

Aging boomers are a primary real estate demographic throughout North America. This important market segment has an even greater impact in Niagara because our Niagara census metropolitan area currently has the fourth largest percentage of seniors in all of Canada.

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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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