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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...
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...
Oakridge Homes in London Ontario Sold Well
02 January 12 12:42 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
263 houses sold in this great family Oakridge neighbourhood of London Ontario in 2011 with the average selling price being $301,882 and on average these houses were on the market for 46 days & sold for 98% of the asking price! 88 condos had changed Read More...
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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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...
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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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...
Property Management Contracts, What to Look Out For!
07 November 11 09:10 PM | 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...
Is London Ontario Real Estate Market Rebounding?
05 October 11 11:14 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Home sales in London Ontario overall in September 2011 were up 19.2% over the previous year, with 589 detached homes and 113 condos exchanging hands. As of September 30, 2011 , year-to-date sales are down only a very modest 0.8% compared to this time Read More...
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Commercial Building at 316 Oakland Ave is Sold!
26 August 11 02:43 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
London Ontario - The commercial/multi use building has been sold at 316 Oakland Ave for full price! The transaction was smooth and worked out well for both parties, which is the Envelope Real Estate standard in all transactions. Property information Read More...
Drowning or Keeping Afloat in Real Estate
05 August 11 11:29 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
"You don't drown by falling in water; you only drown if you stay there" . That was quoted to me years ago by a gentleman who had amassed in the London and St.Thomas area an amazing amount of investment properties. Everything from single Read More...
A Critical Assessment of Traditional Real Estate Commissions
20 July 11 05:44 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Competitive pressures ordinarily force providers’ prices to reflect their cost structures. Standard, traditional real estate broker commissions, however, are strangely unrelated to either the quality of the service rendered or the value provided. Read More...
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Where Are London Real Estate Prices Heading?
16 June 11 12:49 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Daily I am asked how the real estate market is or what interest rates, either variable or fixed are. Interest rates are very easy to find, in newspapers, magazines; they are posted at all bank branches, billboards, TV ads and websites. Now real estate, Read More...
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Are You Flexible & Determined as a Real Estate Investor?
04 June 11 09:46 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
To become a successful investor you should be determined and flexible. There are a few tips that will help the prospective buyer to become a successful investor. An investor should decide whether his investment goals are long term or short term. As the Read More...
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