November 2006 - Posts
As the economy has begun to slow, the housing market has definitely become much more competitive. Many communities are beginning to see home sales and prices drop and the pendulum swing in favor of the buyer. In the real estate world, this is called a
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Let Me Personally Search for a Home that Matches Your Criteria, for Free and Without Obligation. I make it my business to be aware of every local home or property on the market. I even know of properties that will be available, but have yet to formally
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Why do homeowners pay real estate agents 5% or 6% to list their homes on MLS® ? Because the system works! To sell homes the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) is the most powerful marketing tool ever used. Most homes in Canada sell through the MLS®
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When it comes to just about every kind of contract, signing on the dotted line makes us all a little bit nervous. When selling a home, most people are aware they sign a Listing Agreement with a REALTOR®. There is, however, an agreement that REALTORS®
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Welcome to my Weblog. Here you will find information about real estate and probably some other "stuff" going on in Port Hope, Cobourg and the surrounding area. I will try to keep you informed about the market and some other happenings in the
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Over the past month or so I have seen these statistics a few times. On each occasion I have neglected to write down the source ..... next time I see it I will and repost this. Of homes that sell : 1. 1% will sell as the result of an open house. 2. 3%
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With statistics indicating that 80% of homebuyers are now using the internet to start their home search, maybe it is time to reassess how we are pricing homes for sale. For example let's take a home priced, using the traditional method, at $174,900.
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The Ontario Real Estate Association has partnered with the Canadian Real Estate Association to develop a new ad campaign. Check out the latest TV commercial: "Why use a Realtor® ... when you could hire your Mother in-Law ."
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We invite everyone to visit our open house at 17 Janes Crt., Colborne on Nov 11 2006 from Noon until 3:00PM. This is truly a wonderful home in immaculate condition. 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow on quiet Crt. Basement has been fully finished with large rec room,
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We invite everyone to visit our open house at 46 Rapley Blvd. on Sunday Nov 12 2006 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Wonderful, Bright 2 bedroom bungalow in popular new Port Hope subdivision. Finished family room and 2nd 4pc bathroom in lower level. Fenced rear
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