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Why are the residents of Mississauga not investing? This is the question that I ask myself from time to time. So I’ve taken the time to ask my past clients and present clients this question. The most common response that I’ve gotten in return is, “what if the real estate market crashes?” Resident...
02/25/2015
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Preparing your Mississauga home for a showing to prospective buyers is the key to a successful sale. Studies show that the moment a buyer walks into your home is the exact moment as to whether or not they will purchase the home. Therefore it is essential that your home is spotless and appealing t...
02/24/2015
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“How safe is that neighbourhood?,” is one of the first things buyers ask and some real estate agents can’t answer. As agents, we are limited and can’t give an expert response. However, we can do the homework for the homebuyers and offer a polite suggestion. We can go online and research the area....
02/23/2015
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I was once a first time homebuyer and heard a lot of home buying credit myths. I was terrified in purchasing a home. My friends and family members were quick to give advice about the home-purchasing process. As a result, I encountered several home buying credit myths that temporarily stopped me f...
02/22/2015
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As a real estate agent, we put ourselves at risk on a daily basis. We don’t even realize it. Meeting new clients, showing properties, hosting open houses and chauffeuring clients are all activities that may compromise our personal safety. In my opinion, real estate is considered a high-risk profe...
02/17/2015
Gangs today are mobile – they move around. No neighbourhood is safe from gangs. A gang may hang out in a certain area or neighbourhood and claim it as their own (ex: shopping mall, corner store, park, school). The area is sometimes referred to as the gang’s ‘turf’ or ‘hood.’ Gangs bring fear and ...
02/16/2015
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Safe City Mississauga is a local government program mandated to provide services, programs and information that contribute to the reduction of crime in Mississauga and which help residents and visitors feel safe and secure. One of the programs offered by Safe City Mississauga is the Neighbouho...
02/12/2015
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MYTH: Affordable housing will drive down property values.Local research in the region of Peel has shown that affordable housing has no negative impact on the price or frequency of sales of neighboring homes. Mixed income buildings can boost the residential real estate market in many areas by repl...
02/11/2015
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Closing costs are legal and administrative fees associated with buying your home. It is essential you and your real estate agent go over each of these expenses. This will make the home-buying experience much easier and will avoid any surprises. Closing costs can include: CMHC/ GFC INSURANCE: is a...
02/10/2015
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At some point in time we’ve all had a nosy neighbour. Remember those times where you would go outside to check the mail, that nosy neighbour is pretending to prune hedges that do not need pruning. You have friends over for dinner and that nosy neighbour is sitting somewhere within earshot, listen...
02/09/2015