I get asked a lot of questions as a realtor… Here’s an example I recently gave to a first time home buyer looking at just outside the GTA: If you put a $2000 deposit down on a $200,000 home you would owe; $1725 for land transfer tax (this is rebated for a first time home buyer when you do 2016 taxes – up to $2000) Somewhere between $800-$1000 for lawyer fees (dependent on lawyer) Remainder
Read more1. De-clutter! Just because your favourite aunt gave you a glass troll does not mean it should be front row centre on your gas fireplace! Anything that is extra in the room needs to be boxed up, you are preparing for a move! Don’t worry, you can bring it back out after you find your new home! 2. De-Personalize! In conjuction with the suggestion above, take down any beautiful pictures you have of you or
Read moreI was asked by a client to do a bit of research for the best area to live if you want to be near the best public schools in London and I found a very useful website; http://ontario.compareschoolrankings.org/elementary/Stoneybrook_Public_School/London/Report_Card.aspx Using the image above, and green being the best, it’s evident the most schools that rated best, are in North London. For ease of looking I then zoomed in to North London to see the exact
Read moreIn a world that is constantly changing and an ever more educated buyer with all that the internet offers – why not offer a something different? I’m pleased to announce I’m now offering a $2000 flat fee partial service buyer representation! What does this mean? This means if you are an educated buyer who goes to all your own open houses, does all your own research and books all your own appointments but you just
Read moreSome people say I look too young to be a Realtor when I meet them at open houses or presenting offers. I like to remind them that I’m innovative. I’m full of energy. Most of all, I’m a smart entrepreneur in a constantly changing market and you should think about which type of realtor you want representing you in multiple offers… one who is still working the same way they started 20 years ago? Or
Read more3 Years ago when I first started real estate in London, Ontario I made a few youtube videos like this; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfF4Tt5ULY&t=203s Now that I have a few years experince, a new brokerage and completed deals in various places in Ontario I would like to renew this idea and invite more questions which I will answer in a video blog format. A lot of buyers and sellers often have similar questions about listing or buying a
Read moreTopics of Talk: Current London Trends – Why London is a good place to invest – Less expensive and less competition than GTA – Huge # of students/transients needing short-term or long-term leases – more to follow Types of Tenants; Families, Students, Airbnb Examples; – recent home sales – rental set-ups for students – rental set-ups for AirBnB My Expertise – How I doubled my original rental income by opening my home to AirBnB –
Read moreVIDEO HERE : https://youtu.be/lTRTI5hm9vs I applied for and qualified for the energy rebate at two different homes, both semi-detached, and have so far received 3 cheques. Right after my assessments and upgrades were done, and everything had been submitted, the first rebate I got was the initial assessment costs back (minus the HST, you do not get the HST back). The man who did my assessments was named Duff and he works for Energuy. He
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