Final Inspection Challenges
Posted on Feb 13, 2024
Final Inspection Challenges
Buyer says to me……. “No need for a final walk-through of our new home – we're swamped with bank and lawyer appointments. We'll grab the keys on Thursday
If you're not up for a final inspection, I'll happily handle it myself. Why? Here are a few things I’ve encountered on final inspections before closing day.
The seller mo...
If you're not up for a final inspection, I'll happily handle it myself. Why? Here are a few things I’ve encountered on final inspections before closing day.
The seller mo...
5 Home Trends to Watch for in 2024
Posted on Feb 01, 2024
5 Home Trends to Watch for in 2024
A sneak peek into the future of home living
As we continue to witness the rapid advancements in technology, shifting sustainability concerns and evolving lifestyle preferences, the home design and decor industry is constantly adapting to meet the changing needs and desires of homeowners. Looking ahead, we can alread...
Retirement Communities Within 1 Hour of GTA
Posted on Jan 26, 2024
Retirement Communities Within 1 Hour of the GTA
The following is a list of 50-year-plus retirement communities within an hour of the GTA.
Port Perry:
Freehold Detach Bungalows
Purchase Price starting $900,000
$600 fee per year for common areas and community centre
https://canterburycommon.ca/
New Tecumseth:
Adult Lifestyle Land Lease Detach Bungalows
Pu...
Freehold Detach Bungalows
Purchase Price starting $900,000
$600 fee per year for common areas and community centre
https://canterburycommon.ca/
New Tecumseth:
Adult Lifestyle Land Lease Detach Bungalows
Pu...
Take Into Account the Whole Offer
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
Take Into Account the Whole Offer
You have done everything to make your home look its best and accommodated all showing requests. FINALLY, you have received an offer and you are excited and nervous at the same time.
Your realtor will walk you through the offer page by page and will discuss what all the terms and conditions mean.
The offer price is o...
Cash for Keys
Posted on Jan 06, 2024
Cash for Keys
Understanding “cash for keys”
At some point in time a landlord may wish to buy-out the rights of tenure as held by a tenant; and accordingly a negotiated agreement may be established between the landlord and the tenant in what is colloquially known and referred to as a cash for keys deal.
A cash for keys agreement is lawful in Ontario...
Open Offers vs Closed Offers
Posted on Jan 04, 2024
Open Offers vs Closed Offers
With the new Trust in Real Estate Services Act introduced this past month, new to Ontario is the choice of Open Offers.
A closed offer process is when the buyers in a multiple offer situation have no idea what the other offers might consist of, and the buyer has no idea what they are up against.
The open offer process al...
