reply to “More buyers pushed out of market…for now”
This article exemplifies two or three of my pet peeves about newspaper writers, headline writers and print/post editors when the add stories on Real Estate and quote “experts” from the Stock/ Bond/ Financial Derivative/ Wealth-Mgmnt fee-gathering / wholesale REIT-flogging businesses … who have competing “dogs in the hunt” for consumer investment $$$ Tuesday, 26…
What!/! Homes are still selling at $210,200 overlist!!
Initially I called this post “Exclamation of true market condition” now it’s called “Things aren’t always what they seem to be” FIRST POSTING $210,200 OVER asking and my client STILL didn’t get the property!!! Market slow down?!? I think not people. See Generic Post Below SECOND POST List price was $599,800. My opinion of…
Reply re: “imputed”Agency on article on Ontario Legislation tentatively addressing “Phantom offers” aka lying
Please read the full Opinion piece Opinion: Bill won’t stop phantom offers By Vito Campanale Nov 22, 2013, REM ONLINE Vito Campanale CPA is broker of record of Century 21 First Canadian Corp. in London, Ont. Excerpt I like the changes being proposed by this amendment to the act in Section 35, but the “phantom offer” provisions…
HOMEBUYERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights Concept Courtesy of Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council National Association of Realtors Modified by ‘Uncle Bob’ (#4 added) You have the right to remain silent Anything you say may be used against you when buying a home You have the right to be represented You also have the right to…
So you want a Variable Rate Mortgage?
I received this synopsis in an eblast on Nov 14/13 from Marcus Tzaferis of MorCan Direct 1006 King St W, Toronto, On M6K 3N2 info@morcandirect.com and I concur, see points at end of MorCan post: So…. You want to get a Variable Rate Mortgage. Be careful, some of the offers out there right now will…
The assessment to this property is $ 777,000 in the MPAC report. Why is it listed at $1.2 million?
The assessment to this property is $ 777,000 in the MPAC report. Why is it listed at $1.2 million? The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) uses a series of algorithms to calculate a “value” that is multipled by the Mil rate (per thousand) to calculate the municipal taxes each yr The assessed value is often…
HOMES ON MY STREET ARE NOT MOVING.-IMPLICATIONS & INDICATIONS.
Homes on my street are not moving.-Implications & Indications. JUNE 20, 2010 M, In reply to your question “I notice that none of the houses on my street are moving. About 4 up for sale now for some time“ Forecasting is a fool’s game – I’m wrong at least 60% of the time…
IS ALUMINUM WIRING DANGEROUS?
Is aluminum wiring dangerous? Q….Is aluminum wiring dangerous?from Zoocasa Ask the Pros A…. Robert Ede The wires are not dangerous – it’s the connections to receptacles, switches and fixtures that was the cause of a problem in the 1970’s. Back then, the price of copper and copper wire rose. Some builders chose to use…
WHAT IS A ‘BIDDING WAR’?
What is a ‘bidding war’? Q….. What is a bidding war? from Zoocasa ASk the Pros Two kinds: Natural & Planned. The Natural bidding wars is nothing more than two simultaneously current offers being considered separately (but with details of both kept private) A “planned” Bidding war is a purposed strategy created by the…
THE BUYER HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT BUYING THE HOUSE FSBO. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
The buyer has contacted me about buying the house FSBO. What should I do? Q … I had a listing contract for my house expired on Sept 10th. The agent brought me an offer on Sept 9th. We still don’t have a ratified contract with the buyer. The listing agent has not asked…
WHAT IS UFFI AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?
What is UFFI and how does it affect me? A….What is UFFI and how does it affect me? From Zoocasa ASK THE PROS A …… Robert Ede UFFI is a substance that if improperly installed can emit formaldehyde gas (as does new particle-board furniture & cupboards, carpetting and the hunman body) After a period…
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