Durham Region Real Estate Update For May 2012

Durham Region Real Estate Update Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington Real Estate Are we in a Sellers or Buyers Market? Recently we have had a buyer buy a home that was on the market for over 2 months and negotiated a really low selling price. We have also had a property that was just listed above a recent sale of a similar property sell for $31,000 over asking price with 4 offers in competition. How do you make sense of it? The … Continue reading Durham Region Real Estate Update For May 2012

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“So what does life expect of you in 2012?”

 Better yet, what do you expect of yourself? Well, here’s the defining truth of the new year; we are all being held to a higher standard. The age of indulgence ended on Sept. 11. it’s now the age of accountability. 10 of the Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2012: 1. Resolve to stay brutally optimistic. See the opportunity in every difficulty and anticipate the most favourable outcome out of every situation. Whatever you look for, that’s what you’ll find. We … Continue reading “So what does life expect of you in 2012?”

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Published Articles: “should I make an offer $50,000 less than the seller is asking?”

Lindsay: my husband and I have been looking for a home for the past few months and we are determined to get a fantastic deal. Our agent is not in agreement in how we want to negotiate when we find the property we want to buy. We want to start by offering $40,000 or $50,000 less than the sellers are asking and see how low we can buy the home. Do you advise buying a home this way or would … Continue reading Published Articles: “should I make an offer $50,000 less than the seller is asking?”

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Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week – Do I Choose a Local or out of town Realtor to sell my home?

Lindsay: we are considering selling our home and have interviewed a couple of local agents. My sister who lives out of town has recommended that we interview the agent who sold her home. The agents office is about a hour drive from our property. What are the differences in choosing a local agent as opposed to one from another town such as Toronto or Mississauga?   Carole Thanks for the great question Carole. When I first started selling real estate … Continue reading Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week – Do I Choose a Local or out of town Realtor to sell my home?

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How are the increases in home values affecting young buyers in Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington?

Interesting article in the Globe yesterday. They talked about how the median family wage has not increased since the late 70′s but housing prices have jumped on average 76%. What is interesting is that the average home in Canada in ’76 was worth $192,400 and with the mortgage rates of the time it would carry for $1886. if a buyer bought a home in 2010 the average in Canada was $339,000 and if they mortgaged is with 5% down (as … Continue reading How are the increases in home values affecting young buyers in Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington?

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Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington this week – How do we choose the right Moving Company?

Dear Lindsay: we have sold our home and are in the process of hiring a mover. Any thoughts on how to find one that is reputable? Sam Sam: very interesting question! (I have been getting the best questions lately) Hiring the right mover can be tricky… similar to hiring the right realtor. I contacted Steve DeBoer, owner of Two Men and a Truck, a local mover and his thoughts were: “Go with experience. Interview the company and ask how long … Continue reading Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington this week – How do we choose the right Moving Company?

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Whitby/Oshawa/Bowmanville Real Estate Absorption Chart April 2012

Absorption Rates For Whitby Absorption Rate is the time it would take to sell the current supply of homes for sale – in months Price Range April Sales Active Listings Months of Supply 150,000 – 175,000 0 1 N/A 175,000 – 200,000 0 1 N/A 200,000 – 225,000 2 0 N/A 225,000 – 250,000 6 7 1.1 months 250,000 – 275,000 14 15 1.07 months 275,000 – 300,000 33 21 .63 month 300,000 – 325,000 21 15 .71 month 325,000 … Continue reading Whitby/Oshawa/Bowmanville Real Estate Absorption Chart April 2012

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Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week – When I buy a home how do I know that the Sellers will not remove items that come with the home?

Hi Lindsay: We are currently looking for a home and a friend mentioned that they had moved into a home and the seller took some things that they asked for in the offer. How do I make sure that what we think will be in home will actually be there when we make our move? Jaime Hi Jamie, this question always arises when I am showing homes or working with a contract on behalf of a buyer. For starters, two … Continue reading Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington This Week – When I buy a home how do I know that the Sellers will not remove items that come with the home?

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Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby Claritngon This Week: Should I have a Builder Sales Contract Checked by my Lawyer?

Lindsay: I am considering buying a new home from a builder. Should I have the sales contract that I get from the builders sales person looked over by my lawyer before I sign it? Shane Shane: I have had conversations with my lawyer over the years about the importance of having a sales contract checked prior to signing. Jane McCarthy, from Palter McCarthy Law Offices in Oshawa reminds clients of the importance of having a legal opinion prior to signing. … Continue reading Published Article: Oshawa, Whitby Claritngon This Week: Should I have a Builder Sales Contract Checked by my Lawyer?

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Eco-Energy Audits: Are there grants available for upgrading homes in the Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington Areas?

This is an article that appeared in the Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington in September 2011.       Dear Lindsay: we are currently shopping for a home and I have been reading that along with a home inspection an “eco-energy” audit would help us evaluate the home before we commit to buying it. What are your thoughts on eco-energy audits being done at the time of the home inspection? Cal Cal: excellent question. I must say you are the first who has raised the idea … Continue reading Eco-Energy Audits: Are there grants available for upgrading homes in the Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington Areas?

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