November 2010 - Posts
When choosing where to live in London Ontario , is it the neighbourhood that matters to you most? Is it the green space around you and places to go for a walk and feel safe? Is it the schools and parks? What about public transportation. Are neighbours
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Houses in Lambeth , a neighbourhood in South West London have received a lot of activity in the period from January 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010. Present listings vary from as low as $194,000 up to $569,000 which really explains the diversity of Lambeth
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A reflection of the current market is that in the first 6 months of this year, homes in Old South London were on the market for an average 37 da ys where at the end of November, homes have been on the market for an average 52 days ! Up to November 30
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If you own rental real estate, you probably have a few “war” stories to tell of tenants from you-know-where. Most investors have these war stories about problem tenants, and in most cases these stories involve the investor losing time and
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Stoneybrook Heights , Stoneybrook Acres, Masonville, Uplands, Tallwood, Northridge & Windermere are distinct family neighbourhoods in London Ontario. Stoneybrook is east on Richmond Street and west of Adelaide Street and bi-sected by Fanshawe Park
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If you have not taken a drive out to Hyde Park lately, you will be amazed at the growth of retail and new subdivisions! House sales were quite strong as of November 27 of this year with 326 houses being sold with the average selling price of $249,324
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Houses in the Oakridge, Oakridge Acres, Oakridge Meadows & Oakridge Park have sold quite well as of November 27 of this year with 220 selling at an average price of $292,535 which was 98% of the asking price of $297,447. The average Oakridge house
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My, how libraries have changed. A long, long time ago when I was going to school and visited libraries I remember the smell of books, the quite aura that volumes of books exude and the sombre look and attire of librarians. Well, for some reason, I decided
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As a home buyer, being your first time or your 5th, most buyers face at least one of these situations. ¨ You’re looking to make one of the most important purchases of your life and you don’t want to get burned because of not knowing whom
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Yesterday I spent the morning showing apartment condos in London and my clients from Montreal were quite impressed at the selection available. What blew them away were the prices! Anyone coming from Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary or Vancouver can
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Houses & Condos in Pond Mills have sold quite well this year and up to November 24,2010 ,both houses and condos receiving 97-98% of the asking price. Condos have been averaging 47 days to sell with houses in Pond Mills only 35days! The average selling
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2 storey and one floor homes in Summerside, in South East London have been quite active up to November 24 with 94 houses selling followed by 20 condos. The average selling price of a 2 storey house was $262,624 being 98 % of the asking price of $267.297
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Houses and condos have been selling quite well in Riverbend as of November 23 of this year, a neighbourhood in west London off of Oxford Street West and nestled between the Hunt Club and The Riverbend Golf Community . 42 houses sold in Riverbend with
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The Byron neighbourhood in London is proving once again to be a popular and desirable neighbourhood with its amenities, schools, safety and proximity to all that London has to offer. As of November 23 of this year, the real estate market has been pr etty
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Blackfriars, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 81 Albion St. on November 28 from 2:00 AM
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Regardless of the present housing market, to maximize your home's selling price there are steps you can take to ensure that your home sells fast , reduce the stress and maintain control. 1 Keep the reason you are selling to yourself and your REALTOR®
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New changes or the same old? Something relatively new to real estate in the past ten years is the private home selling company. The proposition of saving thousands of dollars is enough to catch the attention of anyone. The idea of listing a home for anywhere
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You have decided to sell your home and have a fairly good idea of what you think it is worth. Being a sensible home seller, you schedule appointments with three local real estate representatives, (or a friend of a friend who has a friend). They set up
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IF YOU ARE READING THIS THEN YOUR REALTOR® HAS NOT SOLD YOUR HOME . My name is Ty Lacroix and I am the Broker of Record and Owner of Envelope Real Estate Brokerage Inc . If your house was recently taken off the market , do you still have an interest
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Blackfriars, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 81 Albion St. on November 21 from 2:00 AM
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Won"t Last Long! • 2 bath, 2 bdrm ranch - MLS® $207,900 - Back on the Market! Lambeth, London - Live in Lovely Lambeth! Close to schools, shopping greanspaces, library, and fantastic community centre with splashpad & playground! Nestled
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pond Mills, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 38-900 Pond View Road on November 21 from
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunningdale, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1690 Fiddlehead Place on November 20 from
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'You're both kind of scared aren't you"? Last week a couple came to my office from a referral( their neighbour) and wanted to sell their existing home in London and move up to a larger home. We spent 45 minutes discussing their criteria,
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I’d like to congratulate you on taking the first step to getting your home sold. I have a couple of reports that explains two revolutionary marketing concepts that I absolutely guarantee will help you sell your home quickly and for the highest possible
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Are you still thinking about selling your house in Uplands , that great neighbourhood in North London ? Or, your listing expired? I have been quite fortunate to have been in the neighbourhood daily for the last 2 weeks showing homes. Unfortunately, what
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Has your home on MLS expired? If your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the the
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Yesterday I just finished listing a house that was a For Sale by Owner and this nice couple tried it for 56 days! The sad part was they had to pay $495.00 up front to get all this sign and marketing stuff from a well known FSBO selling group! Most REALTORS®
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunningdale, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1690 Fiddlehead Place on November 13 from
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunningdale, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1690 Fiddlehead Place on November 14 from
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Are you spending countless hours searching the MLS , real estate magazines, weekend classified ads and real estate websites looking for the ideal home for a great price and in a great neighbourhood? WHY? If you enjoy doing that, great. Are you aware you
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If you are just starting to look for a condo in London Ontario or are thinking of selling a condo in London , being informed can save you a lot of money and from client testimonials , a lot of stress as well! What kind of condominium are you thinking
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Blackfriars, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 81 Albion St. on November 14 from 2:00 AM
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Financial Assistance for Homeowners in Canada, do you need help? The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC) has many programs available to help those who qualify. These programs are available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with
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Every day I receive calls from people who would like to invest or buy income properties in London Ontario . It could be from a duplex up to a strip plaza and one of my first questions is: "What dollar amount are you comfortable with and the purpose?"
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Where in London Ontario can you find a 3 bedroom condo with a garage , newer furnace and air conditioning, fabulous neigbourhood and across from a conservation area? For only $159,900? Has a balcony deck and a walkout patio. New doors and windows. Huge
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If you are in the market to buy a home anytime soon, and you want to find the perfect home at the best possible price, terms and financing, there are "three" things you need to do up front. First, understand and get control of your personal
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Aggressive Home Seller Wanted in London & South West Ontario. Yes, I am looking for an aggressive home seller in London and S/W Ontario area to work with my own aggressive marketing strategy. Qualifications as follows: Honest desire to sell your home
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A Crabby Old Man When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa, Florida, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, they found this poem. Its quality
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Blackfriars, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 81 Albion St. on November 7 from 2:00 AM
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One of the great things about London Ontario is that real estate prices are lower than most comparable cities in Ontario and the selection of one floor condos is quite astounding! From inexpensive apartment style, high end upscale apartment condos to
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Houses in Sunningdale , a neighbourhood in North London and close to UWO & Masonville , were sought after with 35 sales since January and with 16 condos selling as well. The average sale price for a home in Sunningdale which took 28 days to sell was
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunningdale, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1690 Fiddlehead Place on November 6 from
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November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunningdale, London - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1690 Fiddlehead Place on November 7 from
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Here is a press release from the president of LSTAR (The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS ® ) and my response to this. Last month a total of 566 homes exchanged hands, down 14.8% from the previous year. "This is right in line with
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If your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the the more desirable properties for
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At first glance, reverse mortgages appear to be a good thing but for some seniors, is it? A conundrum for more boomers who hit retirement age as reverse mortgages are growing in popularity. A reverse mortgage is when a lender advances you money in either
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How many times have you asked for information from a real estate website and not receive an answer in a timely matter or even at all? Or shown properties that were not even close to what you wanted? Or in your price range? Or forced to jump through 21
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How the wealthy are redefining their retirement and the concept of a "traditional" retirement is a relatively recent phenomenon. When retirement schemes were first introduced at the end of the 19th century, retirees were lucky to live just a
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Nevertiree is a person who intends to carry on working and never to retire. Traditionally, retirement and financial independence was the goal of most but research points out that many business owners can't conceive the notion of not doing anything.
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