Predictions and Expectations for the Toronto Real Estate Market During Fall 2020By Peter DereNovember 3, 20200 commentsThe Toronto Real Estate Market did well during summer 2020. There are only positive reports coming from teal estate agencies such as condomapper.ca. That might not make too much sense considering the coronavirus pandemic and the recession. But once you dive into the trends, anyone ...Read more...
Things you need to know To Pass Your Home InspectionBy Sushma KhinvasaraDecember 16, 20190 comments#homeinspection #homeselling #homebuying #sushmakhinavasara It’s understandable that homebuyers would want to know your home inside and out. While homebuyers differ from each other same as the homes they plan on purchasing, one thing they share is the desire to ensure that the home they will call their own is as good beneath the surface ...Read more...
First Time Home Buyer? A Few Things You Need to Know - Part 2By Sushma KhinvasaraDecember 13, 20190 comments#firsttimehomebuyer #condoapartment #townhomes #firsttimebuyerrebate #homebuyingincentives #sushmakhinvasara First Time Homebuyers Rebates and Incentives Ontario Land Transfer Tax Rebate The land on which a condo or freehold home is built is subject to Land Transfer Tax in Ontario. This tax can be significantly high. Here’s the good news for first time home buyers! You ...Read more...
First Time Home Buyer? A Few Things You Need to Know - Part 1By Sushma KhinvasaraDecember 6, 20190 comments#firsttimehomebuyer #condoapartment #townhomes #firsttimebuyerrebate #homebuyingincentives #sushmakhinvasara If you are a first-time home buyer you may find yourself in an unknown territory. From my experience working with first-time buyers and being in that situation myself at one time, being indecisive is a common trait. It takes time to decide between a condo apartment and townhouse, ...Read more...
Buying New Homes vs. Resale HomesBy Sushma KhinvasaraAugust 25, 20190 commentsWhen shopping for your home, you'll discover that most homes on the market are resales. Yet, one out of four home-buyers purchases a new home. Both new homes and resales offer advantages. Before you make a decision, let's . . . Compare These Points!New Homesoffer innovative ...Read more...
Negotiating the price of a houseBy Sushma KhinvasaraAugust 22, 20190 commentsHow Do Sellers Come Up with their Price When buying homes, it is imperative that you know the reasons on how the sellers came up with their prices Here are some strategies you should practice when searching for houses. 1. Overpriced Properties All sellers want to walk ...Read more...
What do you do to be More Productive in lifeBy Sushma KhinvasaraAugust 19, 20190 commentsHere are some tips: 1. Keep a time record of your tasks, create a time table. You'll definitely see how much time you will save. 2. Prioritizing things makes you become more efficient. List down everything that you want , what you need to do and determine which should ...Read more...
Why Real Estate Agents are ImportantBy Sushma KhinvasaraJuly 24, 20190 commentsSellers and buyers often avoid real estate agents and they have their own reasons why. But let me share to you some of the top benefits of having a trustworthy real estate agent. 1. They can guide you during the entire process of buying or selling. 2. They ...Read more...
Advantages of Buying versus RentingBy Sushma KhinvasaraJuly 23, 20190 commentsSome people would choose to rent rather than buy because it is what they can afford , without considering the long term result. Here are some comparisons of buying versus renting. Buying: 1. Buying builds equity - if the home's value goes up, you'll get ...Read more...
Tips for Real Estate BuyersBy Sushma KhinvasaraJuly 22, 20190 commentsIt's normal to get excited when buying a new home. This could be the biggest purchase in your entire life. But first things first. Here are some tips for first time buyers: 1. Save money ahead of time - you need to do this so you could afford the house of your dreams. 2. ...Read more...
Get Your Seller's Disclosure ReadyBy Sushma KhinvasaraMarch 20, 20190 comments#homeselling #sellinghome #realestatedeal When selling your home, having all your duck in a row makes the process easier. One of the key aspect of listing and selling a home is identifying any issues, whether big or small, and properly documenting them. Having a good perspective of this will go a long way in making or breaking ...Read more...
The 7 Deadly Mistakes Most Homesellers MakeBy Sushma KhinvasaraJanuary 16, 20190 comments#realestate #homeselling #homepricing There are many ways in which a home seller may commit mistakes which could make their home difficult to sell. Here are those: 1. Not fully understanding why they want to sell 2. Not preparing home from a buyer's perspective 3. Incorrect pricing 4. Selling too hard during showings 5. ...Read more...
How to Secure Your Property While AwayBy Sushma KhinvasaraNovember 18, 20180 comments#goingaway #vacation #homesecurity #safety #crime #security North America is witnessing a gradual increase in crime and that brings home safety issue to the forefront. Follow these tips when leaving your home. Shopping or Dinner trip Secure all windows and doors before leaving home. Close garage doors as an empty garage lets burglars know ...Read more...
How Regent Park is transforming from a dangerous to a vibrant and healthy neighbourhoodBy Sushma KhinvasaraOctober 12, 20180 comments#regentpark #regentparkrevitalization #daniels #wyatt #toronto #tchc #artworkstower #dueast Much has been said and written about Regent Park neighbourhood -east of downtown Toronto. That it was a run-down, crime infested area. No business would dare to set up a presence in such a location. About 13 years ago, the City of Toronto (Toronto Community Housing -TCHC) ...Read more...
What you need to know about condo assignmentBy Sushma KhinvasaraAugust 25, 20180 comments#condoassignment #assign #interimoccupancy Buying a builder condo at pre-construction or under construction stage is a great way of home ownership. Builders in the Greater Toronto Area usually offer a deposit payment structure that is spread over a few months or few years. So, you as a purchaser, don’t have to pay full ...Read more...
How Healthy and Safe Your Home Is For Children?By Sushma KhinvasaraAugust 20, 20180 comments#safehome #prevent Taking preventive measures to protect your children against unintentional injuries at home is essential. Each year more children die from preventable injuries than from all childhood diseases combined. With foresight and action, you can help prevent burns, cuts, falls, poisonings, ...Read more...