Agency Relationships
It’s always good practice to, when working with any professional, determine who that person is actually working for, and more importantly, to whom is the agent is legally obligated.The Canadian Real Estate…
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Real Estate Terms
BungalowA one-story house, cottage, or cabin.Condominium or CondoA large property complex that is divided into individual units and sold. Ownership usually includes a non-exclusive interest in certain “common properties” control...
Suggested Real Estate Reading
Books to consider investigating before buying or selling your home:Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies, Tony Ioannou, 2011The New Complete Book Of Home Buying: Practical Advice, Checklists & Investing…
Making an Offer
Writing Offers and Negotiating AcceptanceHow you write a winning offer depends on your marketplace and whether it is a seller’s or buyer’s market. Call me to find out what needs to be…
The Elements of an Offer Explained
There are six key components to the elements of an offer. They are:PriceDepending on the local market conditions and information provided by me, your Real Estate Professional, the price you offer may…
What to Expect from a Real Estate Professional
An Explanation of the Real Estate ProcessAs a REALTOR®, I don’t take it for granted that you know all the ins and outs of the buying and selling process. I will provide…
Title Insurance
Title insurance is growing in popularity in Canada. But what is it exactly? Should you get it? Do you need it? Whether title insurance is right for you is something you should…
Toronto and Ontario Land Transfer Tax
Land Transfer Tax is a significant closing cost you will have to take into consideration when buying a new home.Unless you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or rural Nova Scotia, land transfer taxes…
Benefits of a Large Down Payment
Benefits of a Large Down Payment The size of a down payment can vary. Depending on the type of mortgage, down payments generally range from 5% to 20% of the purchase To obtain…
Condo Fees
How Condominium Maintenance Fees Are CalculatedMaintenance fees are a fact of condo life, and understanding how they are calculated is a vital part of your due diligence when evaluating various ownership opportunities.…
Mortgage Terms
Understanding Mortgage TerminologyAmortization PeriodThe time over which all regular payments would pay off the mortgage. This is usually 25 years for a new mortgage, however can be greater, up to a maximum…
Three Real Estate Stories in the News for Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Jethro Seymour, one of the Top Toronto Real Estate Brokers, provides you with Canadian real estate news headlines (November 1st, 2017)...
