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Smoking Costs Lives…and Home Equity!

We’re all familiar with the health hazards of smoking and we have all quickly become accustomed to the No Smoking regulations through out Toronto and most of Canada.  In fact, most smokers will agree that the only place to enjoy a cigarette these days in the comfort of your own home.

But here’s something no one ever talks about.  Homes that smell of cigarette smoke often sell for far less than those that don’t! Read the rest of this entry »

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June Housing Charts and Trends

For those of you who like to watch trends, examine graphs and understand your local real estate market, we think you’ll find June figures surprisingly positive!

Take a look at the Toronto Real Estate Board’s June Chart. Pay especially close attention the the 4th chart;  Average Resale Home Prices. The orange bar represents 2010 and you’ll find it to be well above the previous 4 years.

If you’re curious about your local market, take a look at the Board’s Market Watch for June 2010.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Weekend Neighbourhood Open Houses

Join us this Saturday June 26th and Sunday 27th and consider these great new listings.

22a Franklin Avenue will be open both Saturday and Sunday between 2-4pm. Beautiful architectural open concept design just steps to Yonge St., Subway, Gwendolen Park and Cameron PS in the Yonge and 401 area.

38 Holcolm Road will be open on Saturday between 12 – 2pm and and again on Sunday between 2-4pm. Fabulous 3 bdrm home on quiet street close to Yonge, Subway and Churchill PS.  The perfect layout has the family size kitchen open to a large deck and fenced yard.

44 Bevdale Road will be open on Sunday between 2-4pm. Lovely and spacious 4+ bdrm with main floor home office and fully finished walk out lower level. Close to schools and subway. Read the rest of this entry »

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Moving Day Etiquette

What actually happens on moving day? Why do so many people dread the actual day of moving? The day of ‘closing’ can be smooth and relatively painless (Okay, we won’t go as far as to say it is enjoyable), if these few things are organized and every one’s feelings are considered, through the entire process. Read the rest of this entry »

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Market Trends in the Neighbourhood

Toronto’s ‘Spring’ market is in full bloom and many homes are continuing to sell quickly and at record high prices.

However, with inventory starting to creep up, home sellers will need to fully analyze their ‘competition’ (other homes for sale) and understand the buyer trends in their immediate neighbourhood to fully take advantage of what is still considered a ‘sellers’ market.

Mortgage rates went up a little; a new 5 year closed mortgage is about 4.10% and we expect to see them get closer to 5 before long. But we are still talking about unbelievably low rates and I just shake my head when I hear some news report showing a young couple stating that if rates hit 5% they will choose not to buy a home!  That’s right – they would prefer to just rent for the rest of their lives. That just doesn’t make sense.

Our sellers are seeing serious solid offers from qualified buyers; buyers who are anxious to take advantage of a mortgage rate commitment under 4%. We expect this type of buyer motivation to continue through June.

Many people are asking about what might happen with home prices when HST kicks in and the rates go up. Read the rest of this entry »

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Appealing to a Home Buyer’s Senses

We are always asked ‘is it worth it to stage and/or paint and clean before listing my house?’

While it might seem logical that buyers would generally see all the great things in your home regardless of paint and organizing,  the reality is that many home and condo buyers cannot see past paint colours or wall paper designs. Yes, it’s true that most buyers will repaint the home once they take possession but that doesn’t mean that you should assume they can envision your living room without the dark green border trim or chipped corners and baseboards.

The same goes for your puffy balloon window treatments and piled high furnace room. While we know it doesn’t take much money to take down dated accessories the buyers have difficulty seeing through this stuff.  It doesn’t have to be too stressful…

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Toronto Real Estate Springs into Spring!

The Toronto Real Estate Board site stated that “Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,291 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, representing a 77 per cent increase over February 2009. The average price for these transactions was up 19 per cent year-over-year to $431,509. Sales and average price increases represent both increased demand for ownership housing and the base year effect, which involves a comparison of economic recovery this year to a period of economic decline last year.

Statistics reported for the first two weeks of March 2010 indicate that Toronto is heading into an exciting Spring market!

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Our Recent Sales in North York, Toronto

Take a look at a couple of our recent sales in North York

These ‘move up’ homes don’t last on the market for very long. Now is an excellent time to move up to something larger and we can show you how!

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301a Hounslow Ave., Toronto ON

Much loved 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home has all the space and design you are looking for.

OPEN HOUSE FEB 27th/28th SAT/SUN 2-4pm

Generous sunken living room with open gas fireplace, hardwood floors and pot lights. The family room has a real wood burning fireplace! Warm Hardwood floors through main floor.

Modern family size kitchen with granite counters and built in desk area. French doors open to the party size deck and fully fenced back yard.

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267 Betty Ann Drive, Toronto ON

Not to be missed! This exciting 3+ bdrm bungalow on 50′ south lot has been beautifully renovated through out.

Modern bathrooms. Family size kitchen with skylight and professionally finished lower level.

Situated on one of this areas most coveted streets close to parks, ravine, schools and public transit.

Visit our OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday February 2oth and 21st between 2-4pm or call for your private viewing

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Mulholland | Ross 416-230-8500

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