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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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Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit For Seniors in Ontario
18 January 12 11:50 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
The proposed Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit in the Province of Ontario would be a new permanent, refundable Personal Income Tax credit to assist with the cost of permanent home modifications that improve accessibility or help a senior be more functional Read More...
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Homes in Komoka Still a Good Value
17 January 12 02:20 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
In 2011, 31 homes changed hands in Komoka with the average asking price of $347, 491 which actually sold for 97% of asking which was $338,543 and these were on the market for 48 days. Komoka is less than 15 minutes west of London with easy access to Highways Read More...
London Baby Boomers in For a Shock When Downsizing
13 January 12 04:57 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
This is a story that is being repeated all over the country. Boomers want to downsize. This is hardly a surprise. The surprise or even shock is that it is going to cost them money to live in less space. To some, it is so appalling that they have decided Read More...
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Kilworth Area Home Sales Strong
13 January 12 03:17 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Kilworth is a quiet enclave of new and mature homes nestled in a village 8 km west of London. It meanders along the Thames River and offers all the amenities that you would expect. The Municipality is situated at the north, northwest and westerly limits 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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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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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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When is a Good Time To List a Home in London Ontario
29 August 11 02:13 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
One of the most frequently asked question is "When is the best time to list?". Many factors come into play when deciding on when and without sounding snide, the best time is when you are emotionally and physically ready. Like picking the stock Read More...
Can One Picture Show What The Real Estate Market is Like in London Ontario?
26 August 11 01:34 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Daily I am asked about how real estate is doing in London Ontario . When I say a balanced market or a buyers or sellers market ,I may get a nod of understanding but most of the time I get "ah, OK"! I read or heard that on average, our brain Read More...
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Condos in London Ontario Surge in July 2011
04 August 11 07:58 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Condos in London Ontario made a strong showing in July 2011, with 268 new listings – up 15% over 2010 at this time-and 155 sales – up 24% over 2010. Sales of detached homes were slightly down from 2010. A total of 587 homes exchanged hands 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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Do You Want To Sell Your House in London? Then Get Serious About It.
09 July 11 10:44 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Do You Want To Sell Your House In Quinte?? Then Get Serious About It!!! This blog was written by Malcolm in the Quinte area and I thought I would share this with those in the London area. Substitute Quinte for London and there you go. Ty Via Malcolm Johnston, Read More...
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