86 Cherry Blossom Cres - ** S O L D F I R M ***

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Priced to Sell !!!  This 3 Bdrm Brick Home in a Mature Neighbourhood of Courtice is priced to sell.

Needs some TLC.   

Come Check It Out !!!

Very Competitive Market in July - Latest July 2014 Housing Information

9,198 Sales in July - 5,883 were from 905 AREA - Interesting... 7.5% increase in home prices from same time last year !   Invest in real Estate... 

July Mid Month Market Stats are out !!

I am not surprised by these numbers at all.   The market has been crazy.  Multiple offers, bidding wars, holding offers, highest prices ever.   Definitely a Sellers Market right now with no end in site.  

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Multiple Offers Everywhere !

Well I cannot believe the prices some of these homes are selling for?   Please, please, please make sure when you are purchasing a home to use a LOCAL agent ... they know the neighbourhoods and the comparables.   When you use an agent who is from another area, they don't.   People are paying ridiculously high prices for homes which in my humble opinion aren't worth it.

I understand there is a shortage of listings but does that mean Buyers are to be pressured into paying some of

these crazy prices... I say NO !!  I have told my clients on many occasions, walk away !

People are going in firm on homes that clearly have issues with no inspection conditions.  I have been in numerous houses and after inspections found mould in the attics, faulty wiring, etc.   Make sure you know what you are getting into and that your agent knows the age of the property etc.  

It is great to win in multiple offers and see your happy Buyer's face but make sure you are doing it for the right reasons.   I always say, "If I meet you at the local grocery store or park, I don't want to run and hide because I feel you overpaid."   People hire Realtors to protect their interest and from some of the shananigans I have seen lately, I have to wonder.

If you are a Seller, this clearly won't mean much other than you are going to get TOP dollar for your home right now.  But if you are Buyer, choose wisely.   Choose someone who knows the market and is diligently working on your behalf to protect your interests and your money.  

Ok my rant is over ... just looking at some of the sales the past few weeks and shaking my head.   I hope the market continues to stay strong but if it doesn't, I hope you have a lot of equity in some of these homes because if the market drops ... they won't even be able to sell them and get their initial downpayment out of them.

All I am saying is GET REPRESENTATION that you TRUST.  Yes it is great to win but at what cost !  

Good luck to all the buyers out there and to all the sellers... who are getting top dollar for their homes.  If you are thinking of selling - TRUST ME, now is the time to sell.  I have never seen a market so busy and desperate for listings.

To your success !!!  

If you have any real estate questions, please feel free to call me or email me ... I love what I do and will be only too happy to answer them.  Cheers !!!

TREB Market Watch - June 2014

431 Rossland Rd E - New Freehold Townhouse for Sale in Ajax

Sundial Homes - Freehold Townhouse Condo hitting the market tomorrow - $339,900.  3 Bdrm., 3 Bathroom, Spacious Home with Garage Access, Stainless Steel Appliances and more.  Don't miss this one.

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The Cardinal Model - 1494 Sq. Ft.

Close to all amenities - Salem/Rossland

Why Rent when you can Buy !

Perfect for First Time Buyer

Call me for a private viewing.

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TREB Market Watch - May 2014

May 2014 Market Watch - Prices are up !!!

Market Watch - May 2014 - Municipal Breakdowns from Michelle Makos

Thank you !!!!

I am very honoured to have my name amongst these great women in real estate.  I look forward to constantly working and striving to provide the best service in real estate for my clients and with my colleagues int he industry.  When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life !!!  Thank you again for this incredible mention.   

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