Tag Archives: Real Estate

TREB Members reported 7,806 sales of single-family dwellings in July, continuing a healthy but not record setting pace into the summer. “Even though GTA sales were down 12 per cent from the best-ever July 2007 figure of 8,912, sales were up 10 per cent from July 2006 (7,082),” said TREB President Maureen O’Neill. July 2007 saw a 26 per cent …

We’re starting a new program where we will pick listings that we think are great buys based on the following criteria 1. Properties that are in a great area to be in2. Properties that are priced at Market value (This is usually tricky in market conditions as market value keeps changing but we will try to stay current)3. Properties that …

September 17, 2008 — The Greater Toronto Area’s autumn resale housing market began with moderate activity, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O’Neill announced today. With 2,726 sales during the first half of this month, activity has declined 16 per cent from the 3,236 recorded during same time period a year ago. Compared to the 2,913 transactions recorded during the …

The month of Ramadan started this month for our Muslim brothers and sisters who will be observing a whole month of fasting followed by Eid which is a celebration of completing the month of fasting and a reward for the sacrifices the Muslim’s bear during the month. Fasting (Saum in Arabic) is considered a pillar of Islamic faith along with …

We’ve been working on a new website for the past couple of months and we’re happy to report that the new website is now ready and is being launched to the world wide inter web. Following is a comparison between the two websites visually. Old website New website There are some very noticable features that I’d like to point out …

There are two options available for buyers when it comes to purchasing property through organized Real Estate in Ontario and is classifies them as either a Client or a Customer. Client Relationship Client relationship with a buyer is established by signing the buyer agency agreement. Customer Relationship Buyers have the option of representing themselves in a Real Estate transaction and …

Mississauga, ON (June 25, 2008) — RE/MAX sales associates and support staff in more than fifty communities across the country threw their wholehearted support behind Yard Sale for the Cure this year, raising close to $115,000 in the annual event for breast cancer research andtreatment. “Yard Sale for the Cure 2008 was an overwhelming success,” says Christine Martysiewicz, Director of …

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently launched a new Multiple Listing System for consumers which is sister to mls.ca with the url www.Realtor.ca The new website allows consumer to quickly and easily navigate to a neighborhood and see all properties currently listed to be mapped out using Microsoft Virtual Earth and can easily click on a dot (property) to see …

I enjoy contributing to charities especially if they are being hosted by someone or a group that is extremely passionate about the cause. One such cause is Ride for Sight which is sponsored by GTA Motorcycle Team and are competing to retain their position as number 1 in raising funds fifth year in a row. Their target for the year …

.So… Some of you might have noticed that your REALTOR is asking for copies of your identification and they have to keep on file before proceeding to a transaction or… some of you will be asked that when you would be conducting a transaction. I was questioned about it by a client of mine so I thought I’d share what …