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Pre-construction & HST in Ontario

Pre-construction & HST in Ontario When you buy a pre-construction as an investment, you are subject to pay up to $26,000 in HST. If you rent it out for the year, you may be able to get most of that money back....

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Did that quarter of a point drop in interest rates do anything?

Did that quarter of a point drop in interest rates do anything? No, it didn’t. A lot of people aren’t qualifying even after the slight interest rate drop from the Bank of Canada. We have lots of inventory on...

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Can you still get a good deal in real estate in the GTA?

Can you still get a good deal in real estate in the GTA? Yes, you can! Have some caution⚠️ though. When sellers list their homes for sale, there might be a little room for negotiation but don’t expect a...

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This is how you stay up to date in the real estate market

This is how you stay up to date in the real estate market Real estate across the GTA performs differently in each area and different home types. If you want the most up-to-date information on how the real estate...

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Do this before signing any real estate contract

Do this before signing any real estate contract Before you sign any real estate documents, read the contract in full, understand your rights, and ask questions if you need clarification! If you are unhappy...

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Have other Realtors do open houses for you

Have other Realtors do open houses for you With multiple listings, doing all of the open houses yourself is impossible. Have an agent from your office or team help you out. All of the marketing materials are...

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Don’t generalize the real estate market

Don’t generalize the real estate market You can’t generalize how the market is performing in real estate since different factors affect this. The different home types, areas, and price points are...

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Tips for videos on your new listing

Tips for videos on your new listing Realtors, your intro videos to your new listings look great! Here are a couple of tips to make the videos even better! 1. Never wear sunglasses in the home while filming. 2....

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Looking to get into luxury real estate? Listen to this first

Looking to get into luxury real estate? Listen to this first New agents who have watched the show ‘Selling Sunset’ will often tell me they want to get into the luxury space.. Reality TV is not real life and...

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When is a good time for a price adjustment on a home?

When is a good time for a price adjustment on a home? When you list your property for sale, you want to get the best impact you possibly can. Correctly pricing your home will bring in the best amount of buyers...

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