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Just the other day, a past client gave me a call and told me they were ready to take the plunge…LITERALLY!  They love the home they’re in, but wanted a 2nd getaway by the lake. They’re timing couldn’t have been better! Canada, and in particular Ontario, has tons of exciting towns for us big city folk to relax in.    With the recent global economic downturn, recreational properties have become more affordable than previous years.  The search is now on for that perfect lake side retreat!

Also this week,  Re/Max Canada released their Recreational Properties Report.  What they’ve found is:
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Monday’s are hard for everyone, myself included.  My thinking is, the last thing blog readers want to see are stats and facts,  so to start the week off right I’ll be posting “real estate ad parodies” every Monday…or for as long as a can come up with them. 

If you’d like to get serious about buying or selling in the city, give me a call…i’d love to help!

Home staging is one the most important parts of preparing your house for the real estate market. By using certain techniques to highlight the best features of your home, you can help it stand out amongst the rest. There are many different ways that you can accent your house with home staging, but one of the most important methods is to improve upon your home lighting setup. Creating the perfect atmosphere through the use of different lighting techniques can greatly increase your chances of selling your home.

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There was a time not too long ago when “buyer beware” was a common expression used in all sorts of real estate transactions.  How quickly times have changed.  From home inspections to buyer representations, purchasers now have more protection than ever before.

I recently took a course on the advantages and opportunities associated with the Home Warranty, and this is what I’ve found:
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Us Realtors are a funny bunch.  We love to promote our achievements…sometime a little too much.  It seems like all of us are “The Top 1%” this, or “#1″ that.  A select few even put their university credentials on their business cards.  From CGA to MBA I’ve seen it all including PHD.  I’m not saying this is wrong, I just don’t see how their clients can benefit.  It’s great that you’ve majored and earned a degree but your not preparing taxes, your helping them buy or sell real estate.  

My rant aside, I too have credentials after my name. They’re ABR and the stand for Accredited Buyer Representative -  a REAL ESTATE DESIGNATION.
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Centrally located, and within a 15 minute commute to downtown in an up and coming community, making this house your home has never been easier.

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For those worried about tough economic times a head, and for those complaining about home prices being too high comes the perfect starter home.  Enter 1050 Bristol unit 103.

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