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May 20th, 2012

Fran Garrett
Sales Representative, ABR

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

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If the time has come for You to "Find Your Dream Home", then I would love to help. New properties are listed every day. By filling out the form, I can have new Listings emailed to You as soon as they become available.

The Equity in your home is like any other investment - it needs to be monitored. Homeowners should have their Equity evaluated once a year.
Now might be the perfect time...

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		Welcome to Oakville

Oakville is a lovely and vibrant town on the shores of Lake Ontario. One of the GTA’s most affluent communities, Oakville offers residents and visitors alike a dynamic mix of historic, cultural, recreational and shopping choices.


		Welcome to Burlington

Burlington has been ranked as one of the top three cities in Canada to live. Just south-west of Oakville, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Burlington has many lovely natural features, making it a beautiful and gracious community.


		Did you know?

SO YOU'VE DECIDED TO BUY A HOME

First-Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit

Land Transfer Tax Refund

Purchasing real estate is a complex and major transaction with many details to be handled. It is “law” for all Canadian Realtors to fully disclose in writing the n

First-time home buyers may be eligible for a 15 per-cent income tax credit for closing costs

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


		Buyers TV Video




		Financing Your Home Purchase Determine Your Needs & Wants Your Property Search Making An Offer Closing Your Home Purchase


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		Preparing Your Home to Sell Listing Your Home Your Home Sale Negotiating an Offer Closing Your Home Sale

BUYING HOME CHECKLIST

If you are buying a home, then, before you decide on whether this home is your dream home, the following checklist will help you look at prospective homes with a critical eye. We suggest printing this page and putting it on a clipboard. When you find a home that really interests you, mark the features you see and note their general condition on this list.

HOME VALUES

Home value sometimes referred to as "Value in Use", is best described as the probable price at which a home trades in a free, competitive, and open market and is synonymous with the market value.

SELLING YOUR HOME ON YOUR OWN - OR USING A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

If you have decided that now is the time to sell your home, you might be thinking: should I hire a Real Estate Sales Representative or do it alone. Have you ever considered repairing your own car? Anyone can buy the tools and parts. However, most of us just do not have the knowledge, training, experience or the expertise and commitment of time to do the job properly. Besides, there are plenty of experienced professionals to do the work for us.

SELLING YOUR HOME - WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?

When should I sell my home? Your answer to this question might be right now! If you have taken a job in another city or made an offer on a new home, or had an addition to your family, selling your home fast might be the most important goal you have. Most people, however, have some flexibility when they sell their home. Let us take a closer look at the most important factors that can go into this decision.

HOW REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS AFFECT YOUR OFFER PRICE

A hot market is a "seller’s market". During a seller’s market, properties can sell within a few days of being listed and there are often multiple offers. Sometimes homes even sell above the asking price. Though most buyers want to get a "deal" on a home, reducing your offer by even a few thousand dollars could mean that someone else will get the home you desire.

STAGING… FOR A FASTER SALE AND HIGHER PRICE

There are many television shows today that focus on home staging. If you have not watched any, do yourself a favor and tune in. They all say the same thing: do not even consider putting your house on the market until you have taken a close look at its condition. Experienced sales people know that you only have one shot at impressing potential buyers, so take some time to prepare your home for showings. You will be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer.