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The Four Things you MUST Do before Upgrading Your House

February 16th, 2011

Eventually everyone finds themselves driving around looking at houses for sale, in the hopes of upgrading to a better house. Trust me, you’re not alone. However, there are a couple of things to be aware of.

First, get a regular appraisal of your house done every year. A licensed realtor or appraiser can give you the most recent valuation of your house, based on all the factors and can suggest small improvements that maximize your value.

Second, if you own a condo and you’re thinking of upgrading, before you put your condo on the market, consider getting a Status Certificate first. It’s usually valid for sixty days, and if your condo or townhouse is in Toronto, all other things being equal, your house will sell within that sixty day window. This allows the buyer to skip requesting this certificate as a condition of closing, which can take up to two weeks! This makes selling your condo or townhouse a simple process for your buyer and allows you to move into your new house faster.

Third, if you think buyers will request a home inspection, consider having one done prior to putting your house on the market. Although this costs around $200, this is generally a huge time saver, and lets your buyer know that you are confident in your home and they have nothing to worry about.

Fourth, remember that if you do buy before you sell your house, make your own offer conditional on selling your house. This means that the purchase of your new house will not take effect till after your existing house is sold. While this strategy works well during normal periods, and during buyer’s markets, sellers are less likely to accept this condition during hot markets.

Finally, remember, the safest route is to sell your existing home first for some of the reasons outlined above. But should you decide you want to buy first, use the tips above to lower your risk and speed up the process. Also, in some hot areas, you won’t wait very long to sell your house. As of this writing, the average toronto house will stay on the market for 30 days.

In conclusion, upgrading to your new home is an exciting project. However, keep some of these points in mind and you can simplify the process.

Buying a home in Toronto can be a great real estate investment. Also make sure to check out Kristy Bhagat’s site for the best Toronto homes for sale

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Toronto University Housing

April 10th, 2010

The surrounding residential neighborhoods of Toronto University provide private houses for rent to students and faculty at Toronto University. Several residences can be viewed with the help of realty agents and student and housing boards.

Time and effort is what it takes to find the house that will fit your budget and your needs. By narrowing your search down to a few houses, you give yourself the opportunity to fully check these properties out. By using the Toronto Housing Violation search engine, you will be able to select a home that has a good maintenance history. There are several other things to consider when choosing a house to rent as well.

Working locks and smoke alarms are important particularly if there are going to be a few people living in the home with you. Safety is the most important thing here. Be sure you feel okay with the neighborhood where the house is located. Not all neighborhoods are good, but keeping that in mind, you should be able to get a house that has little or no history of the kind of activity that would make you feel unsafe by putting in some time to do research about the area you are considering.

Some other aspects to consider for a Toronto University home is to be sure that there are laundry facilities nearby. As well, the plumbing and water pressure in the home should be working well so that problems do not pop up at the worst possible time, like when everyone needs to get ready for class!

Security is a concern so make sure that there is a security buzzer, security camera or door attendant available that will help keep prowlers from entering your home with bad intentions.

When checking out a home you will share, make sure you there adequate bathrooms and kitchen space for everyone when everything is running in full motion. The frustrating part of living with roommates is that you must wait your turn when sometimes waiting may appear impossible.

There are many gorgeous houses in the neighborhood around Toronto University, many of which can be rented. Go with a home that is best suited to what you require and that is within your budget, which is half the struggle of being settled at school. Your advisors can give you help and so can the housing board, so have a good look around and select a home that will serve you best in the ways that matter to you.

Most individuals are brought up to respect the property of other people. This of course might not be the case with all individuals. A rental property is something temporary and not worth the mindfulness, they would pay to their own homes or their family’s home. This behavior is not acceptable when renting another person’s property. Maintain it as if it were your own, or better. Make sure to make a good impression on your prospective landlord by dressing well. As well, come with references from people other than your mom and dad! Property owners must be convinced that their property will be kept in good order when in your hands, and if you are patient, determined, and committed you will surely find a superb Toronto University house.

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The Toronto Real Esate Market – 2009 / 2010

August 12th, 2009
by Paul Beauchamp

Considered as one of North America’s consistently hot real estate markets, Toronto has enjoyed sustained growth for the past 20 years. There are still quite a few hot markets around the GTA area. When times are high, when times are low, there are always great deals in the GTA market, according to Monica I, one of Toronto’s best “people-oriented” real estate agents. (What a great attitude she has).

Monica points out a great recent online article from CMHC. CMHC Canada states that “The decline in housing starts in 2009 are because of a several factors, including the current economic climate, increased competition from the existing home market, and the impact of strong house price growth from 2002. Housing starts are expected to improve throughout 2009 and over the next several years to gradually become more closely aligned to demographic demand, which is currently estimated at about 175,000 units per year, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC).

Another great online article from CMHC that Monica points out to her clients was this. CMHC Canada states that year-over-year, starts are still down. In May 2009, there were 760 starts in Atlantic Canada’s urban centres, compared to 1,094 in May 2008. In Quebec, there were 3,594, down from 4,659. In Ontario, urban starts fell to 3,665, from 6,570. Housing starts are expected to increase to 150,300 in 2010, from 141,900 in 2009, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) second quarter Housing Market Outlook report. “Market activity will begin to strengthen in 2010 as the Canadian economy recovers, bringing housing starts more in line with demographic fundamentals over the forecast period,” says Bob Dugan, chief economist for CMHC.

Great real estate agents always keep their customers interests in the fore-front of their mind, as Monica constintly researches the GTA marketplace everyday online. She notes as a heads up, presale Toronto property projects are also well underway, including some high-end condominium hotels and high-rise tower residencies that will metamorphose the Toronto horizon forever. And for seasoned homes in the GTA area, Monica states to add value, update the master suite, kitchen and bathroom to produce agood return on the investmentif it is time to sell. So folks, if you are ready to get into the real estate market in Toronto, then congratulations, there are great bargains out there, especially with the interest rate at a low low rate of what 2.25% prime, if not less. Toronto, for many years was one of the juiciest of the red-hot real estate markets in North America, with an % appreciation in your properties value in the double digits. When the real estate market is hot, one of the things you must keep in mind is to get a home inspection done. And remember even if a market is hot, and you want to get into the action, always remember to go with a real estate agent whose total marketing presentation and rapport makes sense to you.

So folks, if you are ready to get into the real estate market in Toronto, then congratulations, there are great bargains out there, especially with the interest rate at a low low rate of what 2.25% prime, if not less. Toronto, for many years was one of the hottest of the red-hot real estate markets in North America, with an % appreciation in your properties value in the double digits. When the real estate market is superb, one of the things you must keep in mind is to have a home inspection done. And remember even if a market is hot, and you want to get into the action, always remember to go with a real estate agent whose total marketing presentation and rapport makes sense to you.

Monica points out a great recent online article from CMHC. CMHC Canada states that “The decline in housing starts in 2009 are because of a several factors, including the current economic climate, increased competition from the existing home market, and the impact of strong house price growth from 2002. Housing starts are expected to improve throughout 2009 and over the next several years to gradually become more closely aligned to demographic demand, which is currently estimated at about 175,000 units per year, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC).

So folks, from among the many Toronto real estate agents out there in the market, please verify first that you like the agent that you select. If you can not see eye to eye, or you dont feel a “in-touch with your needs” chemistry bond with them, it may not work. That is why I highly recommend Monica as one of the best Toronto real estate agents that can work with. You truly get your money’s worth. Monica knows the marketplace, so you may be able to catch the next hot neighbourhood boom in Toronto before it happens. Call her.

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