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Off Market Inventory

Posted on Dec 07, 2020

Off Market Inventory

Besides MLS – where can you find inventory of homes?

The first method of finding a new home, is plugging into the traditional Multiple Listing Service, and putting in your specific criteria along with geographic areas. This can be done through your Realtor or there are many public portals available.

In a seller’s market, it can so...

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Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit

Posted on Nov 13, 2020


Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit

Ontario seniors are getting a new home renovation tax credit next year in order to stay in their homes for a longer period of time and avoid entering a long-term care home which has been hard-hit by COVID-19.

The Seniors' Home Safety Tax Credit was unveiled by the Ford government on Thursday November 5, 2020, as par...

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4 Home Renovation Rebates and Tax Credits

Posted on Oct 26, 2020


1) Home Energy Conservation (HEC) Program:
This program helps Ontario homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their home through $1600 worth of incentives. The program is run by Enbridge and includes a variety of eligible appliance, HVAC and home energy updates.

If you are thinking of updating your furnace, doing a basement renovation or wanting...

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FAQ for Real Estate Lawyers

Posted on Sep 16, 2020


For Buyers: 

When will I get my keys?

We cannot guarantee a specific time that you will receive your keys. However, keys are typically made available for pickup between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at our office on the day of your closing.
If the keys are available sooner, you will be contacted. Under no circumstances will your keys be released to you be...

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Best-Kept Secrets

Posted on Jul 07, 2020


10 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home


Selling Secret #10: Pricing it right 
Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes real courage and most sellers just don’t want to risk i...

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Multiple Offers

Posted on Jul 07, 2020

Multiple Offers

A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic turned our lives and our economy upside down. But as the GTA housing market starts to rebound, it’s clear one thing hasn’t changed: It’s still a seller’s market.  
 
In this post, we’ll share some tips on handling multiple offer situations for buyers and sellers. 
 
For buyers: Be ready to...

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Kirsten Pedersen

Town or Country Real Estate

Mobile: 905-691-7470

kp@agentkp.ca