In spite of popular belief, buying a house in today’s real estate market is NOT a difficult task. Post the real estate melt down, consumers could have money and bad credit or good credit and no money, and still qualify for a mortgage. NOT TODAY!! Today, you MUST be prepared to buy a house. Unlike the mortgage industry of yesterday, you can’t just “flare-up” and decide to buy a house on the spot and actually get it. Today, you have to PLAN for it!

Celine Dion’s Laval, Quebec Mansion For Sale Source: Hannif Highclass Publish:MY BLOG: Toronto Real Estate: May 21, 2011 what you should expect Would you like to live in Celine Dion’s 24,000-square-foot, Quebec French-style chateau on a private island? It can be yours — furniture and all — for just $29.7-million. The Canadian songstress is selling […]

Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent – How to Interview an Agent.

Smart consumers interview potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that the real estate agent will likely be interviewing you, too. Be wary of agents who don’t ask you questions and probe for your motivation. You wouldn’t work with just any agent off the street, and good agents are just as selective about their clients, too.

Trusting Your Real Estate Agent Then Continue Source: Hannif Highclass Publish:My Blog: 09/24/2011                            

August 2011: Toronto Real Estate Market Report: Market conditions remain tight as sales growth outstripped growth in new MLS listings. Home sales will be bolstered by low mortgage rates. September 7th. – Bank of Canada announced, no intention to raise interest rates at least till early 2012. More details….. complete with charts & videos Go…
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Should you hold open house. Yes or No? Opinion’s differ on this subject – Some real estate agents flatly refuse to hold open houses because for them it is a wastage of time and the main criteria for holding open houses is to find new clients. While some agents do love it because they are looking for these new clients.
Pre-Open House Preparation, best time to hold open houses and how to get the maximum exposure for potential homes buyers.

Curb Appeal or Web Appeal – What sells a house these days ?. Since 85% of Buyers first search online – it is but natural that the Seller’s Agent must have a good listing presentation. Read…

Consider These Circumstances: Your neighborhood just sold his property and you need to know what price it sold for? or You see a “Sold” sign in a certain neighborhood and need to know the sale price? or You need to refinance your home and you want to know, how much your house is worth?
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