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Where Are Condo Prices Heading in London Ontario?
24 January 12 07:17 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
“Where is the condo market headed, in Canada & specifically London Ontario ?” I was asked this question today by a client who wants to sell her condo in Toronto and move to London Ontario. Below is part of what I emailed to her. The oversupply Read More...
Will The Housing Market Crash in London Ontario?
24 January 12 09:06 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 1 Comments   
Will the h ousing market crash in London Ontario ? Is there a real estate bubble in London Ontario? For the last few months, economists, the heads of three of Canada’s major banks (BMO, CIBC & RBC) agreed that the market is reaching its peak Read More...
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Some Are Not Cut Out For The Real Estate Business
10 January 12 02:09 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Are You Cut Out For the Real Estate Business? During the course of handling 4 transaction this week, a client saw that I was a little exasperated with a another REALTOR and when I told her why her response was “Why are they in the real estate business Read More...
Tenant Turnover & Vacancies in London Ontario
06 January 12 10:32 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Tenant Turnover & Vacancies This week I was asked by an out of town investor with 11 units if I could assist her in understanding why on paper she should be doing better financially , but in fact, her income was way down because of tenant turnover, Read More...
2011 Real Estate Market in London Ontario Was Stable
04 January 12 04:03 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
London Real Estate Market Stable in 2011 2011 proved a solid year for real estate sales in the London and St.Thomas area with 8,048 homes exchanging hands over its twelve-month course -- just 1% down from the previous year. “It was a little slow Read More...
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Buyer Agency Agreements for Real Estate in Ontario
26 December 11 11:12 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
The Buyer Agency Agreement Earlier this week, I wrote a blog with advice on what to look for in buyer agency and working with an agent or a broker of record. So what happens after you interview a few agents and find one you think will be a good choice? Read More...
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Homes Listed in Winter Sell Best!
22 December 11 05:32 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
When I read "Homes listed in Winter Sell Best" I was a bit skeptical and thought that even though this was a study done by a well know reliable source, I would run some of my own numbers for Canada and especially my trading area. You know what, Read More...
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Apartment Rental Demand Higher in London Ontario
22 December 11 02:45 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
In a recent CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) news release, the vacancy rate in London is down to 3.8% for rental apartments! This is comforting news for those who are contemplating getting into the rental market for the first time or for Read More...
Do You Own Investment Properties?
18 December 11 09:36 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Every so often I get calls and email from landlords who have had trouble with a property management company or new buyers who are looking for a property manager. Usually the complaints have to do with the property management company not having done the Read More...
4 Of The Most Commonly Used Price Strategies in Real Estate
12 December 11 01:37 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
When buying or selling real estate here are 4 price strategies that are the most common that I have come across in my real estate career. Clearly Overpriced: Every seller wants to maximize the amount they receive for their home. They may have an inflated Read More...
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What Exactly Is The Real Estate Market Like in London Ontario?
09 December 11 11:07 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
The other day on the news there was a report about real estate and the predictions for 2012 and the rising prices as well how in some cities in Canada the real estate market is booming while others remain stable or are declining. For those of you who Read More...
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How a Realtor Works For You or Should When Buying Real Estate
08 December 11 11:50 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Things You Should Know Before You Hire Someone to Represent You to Help in Buying Real Estate. Not all real estate agents are the same . If you decide you want to purchase real estate, you need some good information before you make any moves. The most Read More...
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Why and How Home Sales in London Ontario Are The Way They Are.
07 December 11 12:52 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
I am always asked when is the best time to list a home in London Ontario or how is real estate doing and what are the average prices. I also hear most excuses why homes do not sell or the rationalization of why some homes sell quicker than others and Read More...
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Do You Really Need a large Down Payment To Buy Income Properties?
06 December 11 02:11 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
I work with many real estate investors in London Ontario who still think they have to have a minimum 20-25% down payment when buying income residential properties such as duplexes tri-plexs or 4 or more units. Below is a CMHC features and benefits and Read More...
If Your Home Did Not Sell in London Ontario
16 October 11 01:49 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
If your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with the condition of your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the the more desirable Read More...
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