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“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…

Cannabis Legalization and Real Estate Disclosure Requirements

What happens with real estate transactions involving a home that has had this number of cannabis plants grown within it? On October 17, 2018, it became legal to purchase small amounts of marijuana and grow up to four plants per residence (not per person) in Ontario. Nonetheless, the prospect of purchasing a home that has…

Deciding whether to stay in your current home or look for a new one is tough. So tough in fact, that there is a reality TV show about it! If you’re struggling to make that decision, here are some tips that can help: Find out the current market value of your home. This will give…

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…

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…

Looking out at the snow and slush you may think that it is better to wait until it all melts before putting your home on the market. However, current market conditions are certainly indicating that there is no reason to delay listing your home any longer. This past week we called to book appointments to…

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in Our Local Area?

We just read an interesting article just published on Workopolis: How much you need to earn to buy a house in every major Canadian city? Click here to read full article Using the same criteria outlined in the Workopolis analysis the figures for our local market are as follows: (The Welland and Pelham 12-Month Average…

October home sales in Pelham jumped significantly over last year’s results with 15 units reported sold – more than double the total of 7 transactions recorded in October 2013. Year-to-date totals continue to outpace our 2013 level and remain well ahead of Pelham’s 5-year average. According to the MLS statistics of the Niagara Association of…

Preventing the spread of municipal land transfer taxes (MLTT) is the focus of a new advocacy campaign at the Ontario Real Estate Association. The association launched the issue-based campaign in April to demonstrate the negative economic impact of the MLTT, based on the findings of new research studies. Currently allowed only in Toronto, this tax…

Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

Did You Know that over 2 million customers in Ontario now have the ability to download their consumption data? The information is provided in a standard, secure way, and can be shared with service and solution-providers is intended to help consumers manage their electricity bills and save energy. The downloadable data is secure and remains…

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…

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…

Introducing Our TEAM Berkhout Bosse “Eye CATCHER’s!”

As REALTORS® we see first hand how critical the impact of curb appeal is on the saleability of home. Catching the attention of potential buyers when they drive by impacts their decision about whether or not they will make an appointment to view the inside. There are lots of websites such as our favourite '…

Infographic: Our #TeamBB Home Selling System

It's probably a bit geeky to be so inordinately PROUD of creating Our First Team Berkhout Bosse Infographic ....Presenting our Home Selling System. But then again it did take me 3 HOURS to make! Visual content is essential to being noticed online - home buyers, like all consumers, are drawn to pictures and images. Team…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Tag Archives: Home Seller Information

“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder

Cannabis Legalization and Real Estate Disclosure Requirements

Deciding Whether to Stay Or Sell

Need a New Beautiful Driveway? Call Rob Enter Landscapes

What Renovations Produce Highest Return on Investment?

Spring Market is Here NOW!

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in Our Local Area?

Local Home Sales UP Year-to-Date

Say NO to Another Home Owner TAX!

Ontario’s Green Button – Providing Consumers with Access to their Energy Data

How To Pay Your Mortgage Off Early!

How Long Does it Take to Sell a Home?

Introducing Our TEAM Berkhout Bosse “Eye CATCHER’s!”

Infographic: Our #TeamBB Home Selling System

5 tips to help hire the right mover – moneyville.ca Blogs

The Evolution of Real Estate Marketing

Home Inspections Not Just for Buyers

Expert Advice- Why Experience COUNTS!

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