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Happy Monday blog readers!! Here’s my 3rd installment of “Make You Laugh Mondays”.  For those of you that are new to the blog, it’s important to note that THESE ADS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.  Every Monday I like to post “mock real estate ads”  to start the week off on a good note.

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

On June 3rd, the Toronto Real Estate Board released it’s latest rental report.  The report measured transactions for the first 4 months of the year (Jan 1 to Apr 30,09) and found that 38% more deals had taken place compared to the same time last year. BUT there was also 60% more inventory, giving renters a bigger selection to choose from and more negotiating power.  Thus leading to a small decline in monthly rental rates.

The report suggests that the increase in transactions “can be attributed to a strong increase in the number of condominium apartment completions at the end of 2008.”  This may be one of the factors BUT my personal opinion is that a lot of sellers weren’t getting the prices they were hoping for, and instead electing to rent out their units until conditions improve.  Add to the mix, cautious buyers unsure of where the market was heading and we get the results of the 1st third of the year!  

May and June have brought a lot of activity back to the market and the next 4 months should give a clear indication of the direction of the market.  If you’d like to be part of the next reports results, give me a call…i’d love to help!  Click here for the full report!

Last week’s response to my “Make You Laugh Mondays” was so good that I’m continuing it again with a simple piece I like to call…well you’ll figure it out!  What will next week have in store? Tune in and find out.

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

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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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A few posts ago I shed some light on Bill 150, and the harm it’ll cause the Ontario Real Estate Market.  If all goes according to Liberal plans, the bill will be passed on the April 22nd.  In an effort to make my opinion heard, I’ve emailed my local MPP with recommendations for what should be done.  You can also email your local MPP with your objections by clicking here.

Below is my open letter to Michael Bryant, my MPP:
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