February 2010 - Posts
This blog was posted by Tai Desa and the comments on how it was so to the point and offers great tips to increase the value of your home. We all thank you Tai, 50 Inexpensive Tips to Dramatically Increase the Value of Your Properties By Tai A. DeSa, Professional
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There were complaints that Canadian snowboarders had an unfair advantage over the other competetitors because of their snow pants, hence, their gold medals . The paints were designed with not only style and rider cockiness, but were tested in Ottawa in
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Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, "Lillian, you should have remained a virgin." Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter) Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. Victor Borge Be careful about reading
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I have read that those who ask questions, controls the situation. By asking questions you learn more about what your client's needs are.But what happens when you get answers like these? Is it time to go to the real estate office in the sky? Q. How
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Unfortunately, the way many sellers go about selling their home leaves them wide open to the very problems they're trying to avoid! For most people, a home is more than just a financial commodity. It is, instead, an emotionally charged haven- the
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Not All Real Estate Professionals Are The Same! Door 1 or 2? John posted this blog(rant) about how some sales representatives are a deterrent to our profession and make it difficult for most of us and consumers as well. We are very fortunate to have some
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Quickest Way to Get Your Sunningdale House or Condo Noticed When Selling? One of the biggest downfalls I see when marketing a house or condo for sale in London Ontario is that most real estate companies think that if they do the following: Put a sign
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Quickest Way to Get Your Oakridge House or Condo Noticed When Selling? One of the biggest downfalls I see when marketing a house or condo for sale in London Ontario is that most real estate companies think that if they do the following: Put a sign out
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Have you thought about moving out to Hyde Park ? Over the last 6 years new homes and condos have been built with a lot of new construction going on. For some however, they do not want to go through the hassel of new build and prefer a 1-3 year old house.
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As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about four or five percent a year. Some years will be more, some less. The figure will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, and region to region. Five percent may not seem like much at first. Stocks (at
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Beautiful Custom Built 2 storey home , 5 years old backing onto Lake Margaret in St. Thomas for long term lease only! Breathtaking view of the lake from a breathtaking comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with hardwood and ceramic flooring. Large gourmet
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Last weekend I was filling in for Buffy Tavares-Ellis our sales representative at Riverwest condos in Riverbend and I was amazed at the questions I was asked at the open houses I did. The majority were about condo fees , what did they include and were
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Twice last week I had buyers comment on why someone would list their house with a person who was either lazy or incompetent! The First: I just listed my clients home and we were looking for a condo between $250,000 to $300,000. There were 5 in an area
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London Ontario's real estate values will lag much of the country in the next few months reports the Conference Board of Canada. Their Metro Resale Index Report says that this year in the second quarter the price of resale homes in London will climb
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Are you facing any of these situations when thinking about real estate ? •¨ You're looking to make one of the most important purchases of your life and you don't want to get burned because of not knowing whom you can trust, or making
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This past 2 weeks have been quite hectic with students and or their parents looking for suitable rental accommodations or something inexpensive to buy. The biggest complaints I hear are costs, inadequate housing (run down, dirty, noisy, troublesome etc)
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As energy prices keep rising, homeowners are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency. These improvements will not only help your home stay cooler in the summer, but they will also allow your home to hold heat during the winter. Here's a few
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverwest by Rembrandt Condis in London Ontario - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #60 on February 22 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 21 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 22 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverwest Condos by Rembrandt - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #60 on February
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 20 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #55 on February 20 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #55 on February 21 from 1:00
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LONDON ONTARIO Announcing a price reduction on 519 York Street, a 6,600 sq. ft., combination office, storage, warehouse,shop or retail building with excellent zoning. Also available for lease all or part there of. 22,000 cars daily pass this solid brick
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Once Upon A Time, a young donkey asked his grandpa, "How do I grow up to be just like you?" "Oh, that's simple," Grandpa said. "All you have to do is to remember to shake it off and step up." "What does that mean?"
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Under 2 Years Old All Finished • 1,550 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Nice Lines" - $329,900 - All That for This? Hyde Park, London - 2 story solid brick home just 1 1/2 years old. This home was custom built with loads of upgrades and
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The Way You Live In A Home And The Way You Sell A Home Are TWO Very Different Things! Even seasoned homeowners lose thousands of dollars because they didn't know about the important factors that influence the value of their homes. If you desire to
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You read right. Our major banks and lending institutions have proposed mandatory mortgage stress tests for variable rate borrowers wherby incomes are measured against rising interest rates to determine whether fluctuating payments can be managed. For
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At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to
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Home buyers and even some new home builders and renovators could be under the impression that any contracts entered into before July 1 will not be affected with HST. Not so! Here are some key points to understand: Determining whether HST applies to a
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All small landlords in London will need city issued licenses for all their rental properties by March 1, 2010. There is a $25.00 annual fee for each property. Owners of four rental units or fewer per location ( duplex as an example) must complete a checklist
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Fanshawe College and the City of London are proposing an education and arts district in London bounded by Talbot, Kent, Clarence Streets and Market Lane. Fanshawe is looking to buy and renovate heritage-type buildings for as much as 100,000 square feet
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Are you confused when your doctor says you have this or you are going to get tested for_________? With years of detailed research and many months of trials, I am pleased to offer you this breakdown of the most popular medical terms. A word of caution.
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" I've never heard of you before". I have had prospective buyers or sellers say that to me. I have had other REALTORS® say that to me as well. One of the main reasons you have not heard of me or my brokerage is that we promote your property
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This property has 165 feet of frontage on busy York Street in London Ontario with parking for 65 cars. This active corner has excellent zoning for most types of businesses and is available for purchase, to lease or rent a portion or a multiple of.The
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #55 on February 9 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #60 on February 9 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 10 from 1:00
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I posted a blog yesterday about :What Do Women Really Want When They Buy a Home? http://tyslondonontarioblog.com/post/1476546/what-do-women-really-want-when-they-buy-a-house - and I was asked if there was a survey done on what men want. For years it was
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472 homes exchanged hands in the jurisdiction of the London and St.Thomas Association of REALTORS (LSTAR). The ten-year average for January home sales is 450 so we are in a stable market with February being quite promising. This month's sales include
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What do women really want when they buy a house? A recent survey of 1000 women done by a national bank asked:"Describe the best things about home ownership". The poll was to probe their motivations and needs: 44% said they bought their home
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Houses and Condos in Pond Mills sold quickly in January with 4 houses seeling for 99% of the average asking price of $208,900. Those sold averaged 36 days on the market. For Condos in Pond Mills , 4 sold in January as well for 97% of the asking price
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There were 8 houses that sold in Lambeth in January with the average selling price of $432,975 which was 97% of the asking price of $445,588. These homes were on the market for an average of 80 days but as I have mentioned before, days on the market may
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Brownstone in the City • 3 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "4 levels" - MLS® $239,000 - All This For That! Woodfield Heritage District, London - This upscale brownstone 2+1 bedroom condo is close to downtown, Richmond Row, UWO, Hospitals and
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5 houses sold in Summerside, a neighbourhood in south east London with easy access to the London Airport, 401 and 402 highways. The average asking price was $292,491 which meant that 97% of that was $282,800. There are 14 homes presently listed for sale
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There were 3 houses that sold in the Riverbend area of London in January for 102% of the asking price of $488,300 which was $498,300. The average it took to sell these homes were 43 days! At present there are 9 homes for sale in this upscale neighbourhood
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There were 7 houses that sold in the Oakridge area of London in January at an average price of $307,543 which was 101% of the asking price of $305,329 and on average these homes were on the market 52 days! There were 4 condos in Oakridge that sold at
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 4 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #60 on February 3 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #60 on February 4 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Rd # 58 on February 3 from 1:00
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Riverbend, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2295 Kains Road #55 on February 3 from 1:00
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What was the January 2010 Activity in Sunningdale? Real Estate was quite active in Sunningdale for January with 5 homes selling for an average of $415,378 which was 95% of the $436,898 asking price and it took on average 38 days for a house to sell. There
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What Byron Houses and Condos sold for in January 2010 January was a pretty busy month for the Byron area with 10 houses selling with an average asking price of $373,869 and selling for 99% of that which was $371,750. The average days on the market was
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