Time to Sell? Late Summer & Fall 2016
Posted on Aug 18, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
Everyone has heard that the Ontario Real Estate Market is hot! hot! hot!In Muskoka, if you have a 2-3 bedroom home, in decent shape between $200,000 - $300,000 it is a fantastic time to sell!
This price range includes people buying their first house, and people down-sizing into retirement. Give me a call or email to find out what your place is worth...
Three Season Cottages and Winterized Buildings
Posted on Jul 15, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
In Muskoka and Ontario's cottage-country there are many properties for sale that are advertised as "three season" ,"4 season", or "year-round" homes / cottages. Buyers need to beware when purchasing a cottage or home because buildings are sometimes misrepresented or misunderstood using these terms.
Year-round dwellings are built with the same minimu...
Buying or Selling a Rural Property
Posted on Jul 13, 2016
If you want to live outside of a city or town you may be looking at buying a rural property. For the purpose of this post 'rural' is describing a property NOT on sewer, municipal water, or natural gas services. If you're looking at a FARM property, this applies to you, plus a few other things to look out for: see here for more specifics.
When lookin...
Getting a mortgage is not always as easy as you think! Pre Approval vs Approval
Posted on Jun 22, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
Many people, especially first-time buyers and self-employed individuals know that getting a mortgage isn't always simple, and is out of reach for some. It is very important to make sure you understand that BEFORE you are making an offer on a property you've fallen in love with. Many deals dissolve due to a lack of time taken to properly explore you...
Multiple Representation - Ontario Real Estate
Posted on Jun 18, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
If you've been around real estate transactions or have friends involved in buying and selling properties, you may have heard the term "multiple representation".
Multiple Representation is a potential reality with almost every real estate transaction and needs to be understood by all parties. Clear steps should be taken to avoid any conflict of inter...
Will a low offer offend the seller?
Posted on Jun 15, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
Some buyers will instruct their Realtor to deliver a "low-ball" (well below list price) offer for a property purchase. This practice can be effective if the seller signs the deal back ---keeps negotiating ---and doesn't get annoyed or ignore the offer. It is the legal responsibility of the Seller's realtor to present them the offer, whether they li...
