Who Will Buy Your Home This Year
The year 2011 was the year that the first wave of baby boomers started to retire. In recent surveys, many boomers plan on selling their homes in urban areas, with a view to buying in smaller ...
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Why should you hire a home stager? How does it benefit the homeowner?
The winter months, February in particular, presents special challenges for homeowners trying to sell a home. This is when a home stager will make a difference in how quickly your home will sell ...
read complete articleConsumers Don't Know Skills of Realtors - Survey Results REM
Of the more than 120,000 Ontarians who used a Realtor to buy or sell a home last year, many did so without fully understanding the expertise and skills Realtors provide, says a new Ontario Real ...
read complete articleReading Between The Lines in Bank of Canada Announcement
The Bank of Canada has announced No change in Prime Lending Rate, remaining at 1.00%.... exactly where it has been since 2010. This is the longest stretch on record without a Bank of Canada Rate ...
read complete articleFour Deal Breakers for Potential Collingwood Buyers
Many news reports point to the sub prime lending mess as the cause for the housing slump. But home sellers should know that plenty of people with good credit are simply cautious buyers, which can ...
read complete articleSherry Rioux's 10 Tips for Getting a Fair Price on a Home
Research "Sold" ComparablesA comparable property is one that is similar in size, condition, neighbourhood and amenities. That said, you can also gain valuable information by looking at ...
read complete articleLearning About the Right Mortgage for You
Does finding the right mortgage have your feet dragging? There is so much to know, like: Variable rates vs. Fixed rates, deposit percentages, and repayment plan options, and on, and on, and on ...
read complete articleSherry Rioux Shares her Tips on Being a Good Condo Neighbour
Every year we see more and more "Newbies" to the growing condo market in the Blue Mountains, Collingwood, and Wasaga Beach areas. Some become permanent full-time residents, and some are simply ...
read complete articleFive Tips when Competing with Multiple Offers
In a sellers market buyers will frequently find themselves in competition with other buyers to purchase a home. Obviously this is great news if you are the seller, but it can leave the prospective ...
read complete articleSherry Rioux has Lasting Design Choices for First Time Buyers!
Moving into Your First Home Can Be OverwhelmingBut don't worry! Sherry Rioux ...
read complete articleSherry Rioux's 10 Home Improvement Projects that Add Value to Your Thornbury Home
The past few years have made it clear that Thornbury Sellers have an ace in their pocket when it comes to location. Now, if you are thinking of selling and profiting from your ...
read complete articleLocation, Location, Collingwood ... Whoops, I meant Location!
Wheres the best place to live? Residents of Collingwood would say here, but of course It depends on whats important to you. Location is of paramount concern for most people when ...
read complete articleHow to Find the Right Real Estate Agent in Collingwood
Whether you're looking to buy or sell your home in Collingwood, a good real estate agent is essential - and can be hard to find. Here are the top 10 things to look for in a potential ...
read complete articleTips for Beautiful Curb Appeal when Selling your Thornbury Home
Resolve to give your house some curb appealThis is real estate lingo for a house that looks so good on the outside that it literally entices people to want to come inside. Since ...
read complete articleWhat Happens When an Ontario House Deal Doesn't Close?
When an Ontario real estate deal does not close it can set off a horrible chain reaction of events as helpless and frustrated buyers and sellers are left stranded.It goes ...
read complete articleSherry Rioux Wants YOU to Join Her on TV
I have been approached by a Toronto production company to be on a new real estate reality TV Show coming out in the fall called "MY HOUSE, YOUR MONEY!"They have asked if I have any clients ...
read complete articleCanadian Home Sales Stable in May 2011
OTTAWA June 15th, 2011 According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity remained stable in May compared to ...
read complete articleBank of Canada holds key rate at 1% - no rush to hike interest rates
The Bank of Canada held its trend-setting Bank Rate at 1.25 per cent on May 31, 2011. This marks the sixth consecutive policy rate announcement for which interest rates have been kept on ...
read complete articleOntarios Housing Affordability Steady, Despite Rise in Home Prices
Ontarios housing affordability remained fairly stable in the early part of 2011, and home prices and resale activity increased at a steady rate, according to the latest Housing ...
read complete articleOntario Housing Demand Shifts to Less Expensive Housing
Ontario housing activity is set to moderate in the next few quarters and isn't expected to stabilize until the latter part of 2011 and into 2012, according to the 2011 Second Quarter ...
read complete articleWhat Realtors Can Do To Strenghten The Affordability of Home Ownership
The dream of home ownership in the province of Ontario is alive and well. A recent poll conducted by market research firm Ipsos Reid found that 70 per cent of provincial renters have plans to buy ...
read complete articleAverage Lake Muskoka cottage is $1.2 Million (From Toronto Star)
From: May 29, 2011Tony Wong of the Toronto StarSitting by the dock with a beer. Dont forget the tarpaulin and blanket.That pretty much sums up the crucial first quarter in ...
read complete articleBuyers Plan to Pay Cash For Real Estate
18.5% plan to pay in cash. Real estate investors are likely to be three times more active than other types of homebuyers in their local markets within the next ...
read complete articleBuying or selling a home may be the single largest investment you make in your lifetime.
Buying or selling a home may be the single largest investment you make in your lifetime. There are so many intricacies that are involved that require specialized ...
read complete articleLandlord and Tenants What You Need To Know
The Georgian Triangle boasts the perfect playground for families who want to partake in the lifestyle offered in a four season resort area. Not everyone who "plays" here chooses to invest here ...
read complete articleHST And How It Affects You When Buying A Home
The Facts of Life. Birth, death & taxes Harmony Sales Tax that is.Since July 1, 2010, Ontarians have been subject to a 13% HST of which, 5% is federal and 8% is provincial. Not all real estate ...
read complete articleGeorgian Life VIEW FROM BLUE Article Jan 2011
Welcome to the inaugural issue of THE VIEW FROM BLUE concentrating on real estate issues in the Georgian Triangle. REALTORS® in our area are proud members of GTREB, the Georgian Triangle Real ...
read complete article5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Home By Yourself
Selling your home without an agent can save you money, but requires work. If you are considering selling your home by yourself, here are five issues you need to understand in ...
read complete articleReal Estate Matters - News and Issues for the Senior Market May 2011
Prepare for DisasterNo one can prepare for a disaster like the one Japan recently faced. But the crisis serves as a good reminder to be ready for less shattering events, such ...
read complete articleBenefits of Working With An SRES Broker
A Canadian Realtor® who carries the SRES designation is experienced and knowledgeable in working with those aged 50+ and meeting your specific needs... and that can make all the difference in ...
read complete articleTwittering for the Fifty Plus Market
If you're still among the skeptics who think Twitter is just a time-waster and is geared exclusively to a youthful crowd, consider this. Twitter usage is exploding. It experienced an eye-popping ...
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