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Friday, November 2, 2012

Pickering Luxury Homes For Sale

Luxury Homes In Pickering


I have taken the time to make a link exclusively for homes in Pickering over 700,000 up to 3,000,000. These homes are executive style homes that are not for your average "Joe". Please click on the map below and it will take you straight to the current Luxury Homes for sale in Pickering. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.







Click Icon Below To Search Pickering MLS® Listings Luxury Homes

LUXURY PICKERING HOMES LINK





1635 Pickering Parkway - Sold Conditional




Today I had the pleasure of working with a great Buyer's agent and my wonderful sellers to make everyone's dreams come true.



My Sellers now have peace of mind that they can move into their "Dream Home" in January 2013 and feel good about the price and service they received on the selling of their first home to another first home buyer.

It was really nice to see the smiles and the hugs and genuine care and concern that both sides were provided.


Pickering Townhomes for sale
1635 Pickering Parkway - Unit 57

Selling your home can be stressful enough.  That is why the right Listing Agent is so important.  Work with someone you can trust, someone you can get a hold of, someone who returns your calls and texts right away or as soon as possible.  Not someone who takes your business for granted.   Your home is your biggest investment and you deserve to be treated as such.

Today was a good day !   I love my profession and the professionals that work within it.   Home Buyers and Sellers, do you homework.  Work with people who you connect with.   Honest, hard working, full time agents that take their career seriously.   You won't regret it.

On that note, I wish everyone a great weekend and happy packing  !!!  If I can be of assistance to anyone thinking of moving in the near future, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I look forward to many more happy families and transactions.  That is what real estate is all about.

To your success !!  Cheers !

Thursday, November 1, 2012

1635 PIckering Parkway - Unit #57


I am very excited to show you my new END UNIT townhouse in Pickering.  Located minutes away from Brock Road and 401.   Walking distance to schools and shopping.  3 Bdrms with 2 Bathrooms.  Master has a 5 Pc with soaker tub and separate shower.   Low maintenance fees.  Carries for less than rent.  If you have any questions or wish to view this property, please give me a call.  I would be happy to show you this or any other available property in Pickering at your convenience.

To check out this or other available listings, please visit my website at www.Homes4Sale-Durham.com or call me today.


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Rightsizing Your Home

Is Rightsizing Right For You?


Over our lifetimes, we may change homes many times for

many reasons. When the move is to a larger, more spacious

home, weʼre conditioned to feel a sense pride and

accomplishment. When the move is to a smaller living space,

however, the decision can seem much harder to make.

The truth is choosing to downsize presents a real opportunity.

Itʼs actually a chance to right size and gives you a signed

permission slip to begin the hunt for a new home that offers

you the lifestyle that youʼve been dreaming of.

Think of these scenarios.

With a baby on the way, a The Petersonsʼ decide to move into

a smaller apartment and give up the rental home theyʼve been

sharing with friends since college. It may be a cozy one, but

having their own space to raise a new family provides them

with a chance to build memories once baby makes three.

After landing a new role that requires frequent travel, Sara

Smythe opts to make a switch from a suburban townhouse to a

small city condo with airport access so itʼs easy to pack up and

go. Sheʼll be a short taxi away from her girlfriends when she is

back in town though who wants to leave that indoor pool and

sauna...


Finally, as empty nesters, The McDonaldsʼ decide they no

longer need so many extra bedrooms to keep tidy or so much

lawn to mow. They choose to move into a fully maintained

community where they can own a 2 bedroom bungalow with

less upkeep. Theyʼre able spend time exploring interests and

playing grandkids instead of managing household chores.

Though itʼs easy to highlight the bright side in these scenarios,

In your own life this might be a situation wrought with emotion

and so many questions: What will life be like with far less

space? What will we do with all our STUFF? What will the

extended family think?


All of these uncertainties can be resolved with the help of a

realtor whose mission is to help you choose a new home

based on the lifestyle you want (like less yard maintenance

and more budget for travel). A great realtor will also help you to

plan for your new space or recommend help from within their

trusted professional network of organizers, storage providers,

interior decorators and more.


Remember, rightsizing is about transitioning into a home that is

right for YOU, right now. Being free to live the lifestyle that you

want is so full of possibility and thatʼs always a good thing.

Monday, June 18, 2012

New Appointment to TREB

TREB Director - East
I am proud to announce I am now the Director (East) Non Brokerage for the Toronto Real Estate Board.  This is a two year term that will allow me to have an active voice in the Real Estate industry.  I am excited and pleased with this new elected appointment.  Thank you to the many Realtors who voted for me. 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

First Time Home Buyers

Land Transfer Tax applies to all transfers of land in Ontario.


First-time homebuyers may be eligible for a refund of all or part of the tax. For transfers where:

the agreement of purchase and sale was entered into after December 13, 2007, the refund applies to all homes, whether newly constructed or resale.

the agreement of purchase and sale was entered into before December 14, 2007, the refund only applies on the purchase of a newly constructed home.


Applications for a refund must be made within 18 months after the date of the transfer.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

December 2012 Market Watch

Second-Best Year on Record for Sales
January 5, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010.“Low borrowing costs kept Buyers confident in their ability to comfortably cover their mortgage payments along with other major housing costs,” said TREB President Richard Silver. “If Buyers had not been constrained by a shortage of listings over the past 12 months, we would have been flirting with a new sales record in the Greater Toronto Area,” added Silver.The average selling price in December was $451,436 – up four per cent compared to December 2010. For all of 2011, the average selling price was $465,412, an increase of eight per cent in comparison to the average of $431,276 in 2010.“Months of inventory remained below the pre-recession norm in 2011. Very tight market conditions meant substantial competition between Buyers and strong upward pressure on selling prices,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.“TREB’s baseline forecast for 2012 is for an average price of $485,000, representing a more moderate four per cent annual rate of price growth. This baseline view is subject to a heightened degree of risk given the uncertain global economic outlook,” continued Mercer.
Click here to see Full Report [pdf]
Historic Annual Sales and Average Price [pdf]

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Pickering Mayors Gala 2011

PICKERING MAYOR'S GALA 2011

Well everyone on Saturday, I had the extreme pleasure of attending the Mayor's Gala in Pickering with our Regional Councillor Peter Rodrigues.  It was a fabulous affair at the Pickering Rec Centre. 

As many of you are aware, this was Pickering's BiCentennial Year.  All of the funds raised for this year's Gala went directly back to the community to support those in need. For example, Epilepsy Durham Region is committed to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy; the Children's Wish Foundation provides a once in a lifetime experience for children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses; and FOOTPRINTS provides respite services for families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Finally, the Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital will receive the remaining funds which will go towards the Image is Everything MRI campaign.


Pictures of the event are hosted on http://www.hadaball.com/ .... Definitely a night to remember.   Durham Region is a great place to live and raise your families. 

Thanks Peter for the invitation and to all our Durham Council for their efforts and hard work to keep our Region one of the best there is to live in !!


Thursday, November 17, 2011

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE - Click here for full report

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,379 transactions through the TorontoMLS® during the first two weeks of November. This result represented more than a 13 per cent increase compared to November 2010. New listings were up 16 per cent over the same period.


The average selling price through the first 14 days of November was $481,548 – up by 10 per cent compared to the average of $437,510 reported for the first two weeks of November 2010.




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