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Market Watch – August 2008

TREB Members reported 6,318 in sales in August, President Maureen O’Neill announced today. “The 2008 Toronto summer market is ending on a solid pace,” noted the President. Sales were down 22 per cent from the record-breaking August 2007 of 8,059 single family dwellings, but were only off nine per cent from the more typical figure of 6,976 sales recorded in …

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Pick of the week!

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 …

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The new face of www.HeyAddy.com

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 …

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The word “Insanity”

This will be a first! I’m not writing about real estate in my Toronto Real Estate Blog but I wanted to share some thoughts that relate to my real estate business and personal life. I’ve been using the word insanity to define a lot of things lately such as my work and my life… I even nicknamed a friend Insanity …

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Dual agency or Buyer Representation?

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 …

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RE/MAX sales associates and support staff raise more than $100,000 for Yard Sale for the Cure

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 …

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REALTOR.ca Launched!!!

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 …

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Charity Event – Ride for Sight – June 15, 2008

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 …

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New FINTRAC Legislation (PCMLTFA)

.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 …

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What is my home worth?

One of the services I offer to my Sellers and Buyers (when purchasing) is evaluating what the home is worth. How do you do that? I’m going to showcase how I evaluate properties when listing them for sale and hopefully this will help you when you’re ready to sell your house! It’s imperative to have an optimum list price when selling …

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