Buying a Home For the First Time? Take Note!First-Time Home Buyers-Take Advantage of The New "Land Transfer Tax" Available To You By The Ontario Goverment.The McGuinty government is giving all First-Time HomeBuyers a break on land transfer tax by proposing to expand the Land Transfer Tax Refund Program to include purchases of resale homes, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced today. "Expanding this Land Transfer Tax refund is an important part of our government's commitment to helping Ontarians buying their first home," Duncan said. Effective midnight tonight, first-time buyers of resale homes, as well as newly constructed homes, would be eligible for a refund from the provincial government of up to $2,000 of the Land Transfer Tax paid. Read More **DID YOU KNOW when you purchase a H... 04/12/2008

Dezigner Digz is proud to be an exhibitor at the 21st Annual Designs For Living Home Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre.  The show is running from March 14-16, 2008.  Celebrity presenters include Glen Peloso from the popular television shows Restaurant Makeover and Take This House & Sell It as well as Jane Lockhart, star of Colour Confidential on the W Network. Bringing the kids with you?  No problem.  Show organizers have looked after that for you.  Take the kids to the KidZone to play while you enjoy the show. Stop by and visit Dezigner Digz at Booth #338 and enter our draw for a floral arrangement designed by our Lead Design Consultant.  There will be another draw for a complimentary staging consultation which is open to real estate agents only (business card required please).  ... 03/04/2008

OPEN HOUSE ON WEST HAMILTON MOUNTAINYOU'RE GONNA LOVE THIS HOUSE!!!Hamilton West Mountain, Hamilton  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 46 MILANO Court on Sunday February 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Property information Call Lisa Tollis if you would like to view this home before the Openhouse.Lisa TollisSales RepresentativeSeniors Real Estate SpecialistRoyal LePage State Realty, BrokerageHamilton Ontario 905 574-4600 24hr pagerToll Free: 1 877 574-7441Visit www.LisaTollis.ca 02/06/2008

First-Time Home Buyers- Now Is The Time To Take Advantage of The Newest Tax Refund Program.The McGuinty government is giving all First-Time HomeBuyers a break on land transfer tax by proposing to expand the Land Transfer Tax Refund Program to include purchases of resale homes, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced today. "Expanding this Land Transfer Tax refund is an important part of our government's commitment to helping Ontarians buying their first home," Duncan said. Effective midnight tonight, first-time buyers of resale homes, as well as newly constructed homes, would be eligible for a refund from the provincial government of up to $2,000 of the Land Transfer Tax paid. Read More For More Information Call:Lisa Tollis Sales Representative SRES.Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage... 12/20/2007

Central Mountain, Hamilton Mountain  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 51 CHIPMAN Ave on November 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Property information For Your Personal Tour of This Home, Please Call Lisa Tollis at 905 574-4600Lisa Tollis SRESSales RepresentativeSeniors Real Estate SpecialistRoyal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.Hamilton Ontario905 574-4600Visit www.LisaTollis.ca  For More Information About Real Estate and Listings 11/15/2007

 Do you need to sell your home Quick?Do you need to Move Out by a Certain Time Frame?Are You Being Relocated and Need To Sell Now?Are You Building A NEW Home and Need to Sell Fast?Are You In A Divorce or Separation Situation and Need to Sell Now? If any of these questions apply to you, you may want to consider our **Gauranteed Sales Plan.**Gauranteed Sales Plan means we will **Gaurantee the sale of your home. Contact me Today! to discuss your options and how the **Gauranteed Sales Plan works.Helping You Is What I Do!Call,Lisa Tollis SRES.Sales RepresentativeSeniors Real Estate SpecialistRoyal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.Hamilton Ontario905 574-4600www.LisaTollis.ca   Helping You Is What I Do!** (Certain Terms and Conditions Apply). Call Lisa Tollis For More Specific Details about the... 11/15/2007

What Is an SPIS?SPIS stands for Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) and is a very valuable tool that should be used by all realtors at all times. I always make sure that my clients have filled out the SPIS form accurately & completely as possible before we list the property. Having said that, when I represent my Buyers, I always ask for an SPIS in the offer. The SPIS protects all parties involved in the transaction and the realtor. When the SPIS is filled out by the seller, it will disclose any known problems or defects that the home or property may have.There can be serious problems associated with the SPIS form if the sellers of the home or property do not complete or accurately fill the SPIS form.  Some sellers would rather not disclose a problem, by doing this could affect ... 10/12/2007

A Great NEW Product has been introduced to the Real Estate market place by Royal LePage Canada.The new product is called Royal LePage TV.Royal LePage TV Has a series of videos to help buyers and sellers with information about Real Estate before they Buy or Sell a home.With 10 videos in all, 5 videos for Buyers & 5 videos for Sellers, you learn how the process works, how the realtor works for you, how to prepare your home for sale and as a BONUS Real Customer Stories.Check out Royal LePage TV and you'll see why Royal LePage Canada has become Canada's Leading Real Estate Company.Visit my website www.LisaTollis.ca for more Information about Real Estate & Listings tohelp you make your Dreams come True.Lisa TollisSales RepresentativeRoyal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.Hamilton Ontario(905) ... 10/12/2007

Sell your Home withLisa TollisSales Representative" List with Lisa " When you List your Home with Lisa, you will recieve a *FREE! Home Staging, Interior Redesign & Colour Consultation* by a Professional Certified Colour Consultant, Home Stager & Interior Redesigner. Helping YOU sell your home FASTER. *some terms & conditions apply. Call Lisa Tollis for details at (905) 574-4600Lisa Tollis, Sales RepresentativeRoyal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.Hamilton Ontario(905) 574-4600E-Mail:  lisatollis@royallepage.ca http://www.lisatollis.ca/  Visit my Website for great Information about Real Estate, Listings & MORE!  10/12/2007

Hamilton residents dug up a 1935 land transfer agreement which placed a restrictive covenant on the land, in the hopes of forcing a Mississauga developer to halt/scale back development plans for the site. The developer says, "As far as we’re concerned it doesn’t apply" -- such restrictions expire after 40 years. True, but there are renewal provisions under the Act. The applicable section of the Registry Act more fully states: Expiry of claims 113. (1) A claim that is still in existence on the last day of the notice period expires at the end of that day unless a notice of claim has been registered. R.S.O. 1990, c. R.20, s. 113 (1). Notice of claim (2) A person having a claim or a person acting on that person’s behalf, may register a notice of claim with respect to the land affected by th... 10/06/2007

 Located in the Upper Paradise area on Hamilton West Mountain. This Gorgeous 2 storey home offers 3000 sqft PLUS an additional 1500 sqft of living space, fully finished with a full kitchen and bath in the lower level suitable for an In-Law situation. Easy access to Hi-ways, Shopping Centres, Public Transit, Schools, Parks, University and CollegesWe would like to invite everyone to visit our open house at 42 Milano Court on Sunday August 26, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A Must See!! Hope to see you there!!Property information Call Lisa Tollis for your personal tour of this beautiful home on the West Mountain.Call Lisa Tollis Today! 905 574-4600Visit www.LisaTollis.ca   for more Information about Real Estate and Listings.Looking to Buy? Get HOT NEW Listings Emailed To You! Beat other buy... 08/23/2007

In this month's News of the, Realtor's Association of Hamilton-Burlington, A Strong July looks very Good for the Third Quarter.(August 3, 2007 - Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area real estate market reported a total of 1,414 unit sales in July, indicating an increase of more than 21 per cent over the same period last year. The total unit sales, for the first seven months of 2007, are being reported at seven per cent higher than the same period last year, while units listed are six per cent higher for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). "Sales activity in July further demonstrates the strength of the Hamilton-Burlington housing market. July saw a sale-to-list ratio of ... 08/12/2007

Located in the Upper Paradise area on Hamilton West Mountain. This Gorgeous 2 storey home offers 3000 sqft PLUS an additional 1500 sqft of living space, fully finished with a full kitchen and bath in the lower level suitable for an In-Law situation. Easy access to Hi-ways, Shopping Centres, Public Transit, Schools, Parks, University and CollegesWe would like to invite everyone to visit our open house at 42 Milano Court on Sunday August 12, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A Must See!! Hope to see you there!!Property information Call Lisa Tollis for your personal tour of this beautiful home on the West Mountain.Call Lisa Tollis Today! 905 574-4600Visit www.LisaTollis.ca  for more Information about Real Estate and Listings.Check out www.OpenHouses.ca Want to buy a home? Become a  V.I.P. Buye... 08/10/2007

You've sold your home and now you're ready to move. Are you?Have you decided whether to hire Professional Movers or do it yourself with friends and family?You should start planning your move Now! The sooner you plan the better and easier it will be.If you plan on hiring a Professional Mover, arrange for a pre-move survey well in advance of your anticipated moving date. What is a pre-move survey? A pre-move survey is an in-home interview led by your professional moving consultant to plan your move. The survey generally takes about an hour. Your professional moving consultant will: Estimate the weight of your shipment Estimate your packing requirements and identify any special items Discuss service needs, such as appliance servicing, crating, and shuttle service Review the logistics of th... 08/10/2007

So, you've been thinking of selling you're home but you really don't know what's involved with the agreement between you and your Realtor..What is involved with the signing of a listing agreement?The listing agreement is a contract between you and your Realtor's brokerage company. It will: Provide a framework for subsequent forms and negotiations Clearly spell out the rights and obligations of all parties, the length of the agreement, and the compensation Set the listing price, and accurately describe the property (including lot size, building size, style and materials, floor areas, heating/cooling systems, room sizes, and descriptions) Detail what is, and what is not, included in the sale (As a general rule, fixtures are included; chattels, things which are movable, are not. If necessa... 08/08/2007

Thinking of selling your home? Prepare your home Before You Sell.How should I prepare to sell my home?Keep In Mind that, an attractive, well-maintained home sells quicker and possiblly for a higher price. When you prepare your home for sale, take a critical look at the exterior and interior of your property. Here are some tips for you on how to prepare your home before you sell.Every room should look as spacious, bright, and warm as possible. Get the family Involved and make it fun.Wash walls, ceilings, and trim. Consider painting with light, neutral colours. Repair cracks. Tighten loose knobs, towel racks, switch plates, and outlet covers. Fix tight doors and windows, squeaky floorboards, and loose stair banisters. Clean and repair caulking around tubs and sinks. Fix leaky faucets; rem... 08/05/2007

Many of my clients who want to list their property seem to ask me the same question.How will you market my property for sale?Good Question !!As your Royal LePage Realtor I will develop a detailed marketing plan that will give your property the maximum exposure and attention it deserves. When you list with Me as a Royal LePage Realtor you will:always know what actions are being taken to sell your home receive regular progress updates be kept informed of changing market conditions be kept up-to-date on sales of other homes in the area ALWAYS know that I'm just a phone call away should you have any questionssee your property featured on my website with photos & Descriptionsee an ad placed in the local newspapersee an ad placed in the Real Estate Newspapers and Magazines be on MLS.ca ( Mult... 08/05/2007

Have you ever said to yourself " My next house is going to have this, and definetly that".What features do I really want in a home? What features do I really need in a home?Looking for a new home can seem overwhelming at first. There are so many things to think about, so many choices, and often not enough time.A small investment of time and effort right at the start can pay tremendous dividends. Take the time to organize your thoughts and think seriously about what sort of home you want before you start looking. It will simplify the process, save you time, and help lead you to the right home for you.Make sure that you talk to a REALTOR® before you start your search to help you get organized, answer your questions, and also to raise important questions to ask yourself, such as:Where do I... 08/05/2007

(July 5, 2007 - Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area real estate market reported a total of 1,534 unit sales in June, indicating an increase of more than 15 per cent over the same period last year. The total unit sales for the first half of 2007 are being reported at four per cent higher for the same period last year, while units listed are six per cent higher for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). "The housing market remains exceptionally strong in the Hamilton-Burlington area," said Mike Cusano, RAHB President. "Although overall June sales did not surpass the historical records set in May, the condo market witnessed its most active month yet, with more condominium pr... 08/02/2007

This Stunning 2 storey 4=1 bedroom,3 1/2 bath. 3,000sqft home has had over $35,000 of renovations and upgrades inside and out. This home shows big, bright and beautiful and offers a fully finished basement with full kitchen and bath for possible In-Law suite. This home is Priced to sell at $376,500.This home has a lot to offer on a Large Wide Quiet Court Lot. Located in West Hamilton Mountain Near Upper Paradise Between Stone Church Rd. and The Lincoln Alexander Parkway (The Linc ). With easy Hi-Way access, this home is the Ideal place to live for the commuter working outside the Hamilton area. This Beauty is closely located to schools, Mac Master University, Mohawk college, The Ancaster Meadowlands Shopping Centre, Doctors and Dentist offices, Parks, Public Transit and more!Call Today ... 07/24/2007