Tag Archives: Toronto Real Estate

I recently got questioned by one of my buyer who thought that they have to pay HST on all home purchases. I thought it would be a great idea to talk about HST and how it’s impacting the real estate market. All standard residential purchases don’t require HST payment. HST is applicable to real estate when the property being purchased …

Following are the market charts as posted by the Toronto Real Estate Board along side a brief commentary If you have any questions or would like to get more information including a full market report, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Addy Saeed

Toronto Real Estate Board: As Canada’s largest real estate board, TREB serves over 30,000 Members in and about the GTA. Toronto Real Estate Board REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They’re highly trained experts who have all the tools and skills to help you buy or sell your home. They’re marketing professionals who know how to make your home more …

Following are the key Toronto Real Estate Boards’ housing stats that were published yesterday for your review.  The new charts are designed to showcase key indicators about Toronto’s residential Real Estate Market in a visual presentation. Following are some points worth noting: Sales for June 2010 were lower than June 2009 but almost at the same level at 2008 which hasn’t been …

I was recently in an offer negotiation where the buyer who was looking to secure a mortgage on their new purchase wasn’t able to do so within the time period specified in their purchase and sale agreement.  The buyer agent contacted me promptly to let me know that they won’t be able to secure the funds within the time period …

One of the common advertising motto that we see in our industry is “I sell homes” or “I have sold X* homes.”  While it is correct that real estate agents influence real estate sales but is it really accurate to say that “I have sold” X homes? I, as an agent, firmly believe that “I” don’t sell homes rather I …

I had the opportunity to met a wonderful couple at one of our open house who were looking to purchase their first home.  We had a lovely conversation about the property which they really liked and they ended up purchasing it from our sellers.   Following are their kind words that they expressed relating to our service. Hi Addy;I wanted to …

Following is a case study done by Addy Saeed of www.HeyAddy.com and www.TorontonianOnline.com. Youtube Link The purpose of the study was to showcase what good staging can do for the sale of a property. Part 1: The above is an interview with sellers about their property before they have consulted with the stagger, Robin De Groot (www.robindegroot.ca). Photography was done …

I recently met up with Aamir Jamil who is the broker of record for Mortgage Alliance and picked his brain to answer questions that I get from our views. Youtube Link Information reviewed was: Mortgage Approval Criteria Used TDS and TDS Income calculations CMHC Criteria Recent changes from CMHC If you have any specific question about mortgages or would like …

Following is a recent testimonial by Tommy and Sandra whom we helped in selling their condo on Queens Quay and move into East York.  Great family to work for! Testimonial – Tommy and Sandy If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us directly Addy Saeed www.HeyAddy.com 1-877-HEY-ADDY