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Brampton Real Estate BlogBrampton Real Estate BlogA blog about life and real estate in Brampton, Ontario.
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If you just bought a brand new home in Brampton, read this!
2008-02-25 17:44:00 Are you a new homeowner in Brampton . Have you recently purchased a new home from a builder and either have just moved in or are about to move in? You may have a lot of questions on your mind about your new home, but fear not… here are some common questions you ... More About: Home , Read , Homes , Brand
How much will it cost to renovate my kitchen?
2008-02-24 22:42:00 If you are looking for the best bang for your renovation dollar, kitchens and bathrooms are still considered to be the projects with the highest potential to add or maintain value in a home. If you are considering selling your home in the near future, talk to a REALTORŪ for tips on how to make your ... More About: Kitchen , Real Estate , Cost , Homes , Sell
How did the Brampton real estate market do in December 2007?
2008-02-24 00:27:00 I will be adding a new market watch feature to the Brampton Real Estate Blog that will provide you specific real estate statistics for Brampton in a given month. This will give both real estate agents as well as buyers and sellers a resource to gauge the direction and strength of real estate in ... More About: Real Estate , Real Estate Market , Market , Homes
How much can I rent out my Brampton home for?
2008-02-22 05:13:00 Do you have a home or condo in Brampton that you’re considering putting up for rental but are unsure of what to charge for rent? Are you a tenant looking to rent a home or condo in Brampton and want to know how much rent is in certain neighbourhoods? There is a quick and easy ... More About: Real Estate , Home , Homes , Rent
Hardwood floors and more! How much will it cost me?
2008-02-19 23:07:00 If you own real estate in Brampton , you know the market is fast-paced and ever changing. In order to keep up with the demands of buyers, lot of sellers are looking to tear out their outdated carpets and replace them with new flooring. How much will this flooring set you back, and what ... More About: Real Estate , Cost , Homes , Renovations
Things to know about snow removal in Brampton, and what?s closed on Family
2008-02-17 05:23:00 Snow removal in the city of Brampton is becoming a big topic as the winter of 2007-2008 has pummeled the Greater Toronto Area with snow. And with forecasts predicting lots more snow this winter, here are some other things you may need to know about snow removal. In my article about when to ... More About: Family , Snow , Homes , Things
What are the popular kitchen counters these days and how much will it cost
2008-02-15 00:52:00 In my last article, I touched upon the good sense of upgrading your kitchen to maximize the value of your home. The kitchen serves as the centre of the house, so investing money into the kitchen is a great way to make those dollars work for you. If you’ve ever had the chance ... More About: Kitchen , Real Estate , Cost , Popular , Homes
I want to renovate my home! How much return will I get on my investment?
2008-02-14 00:20:00 It seems that nowadays everyone wants to upgrade their home. With the recent advent of home flipping shows and renovating TV specials, homeowners are looking to add some value to their homes by investing a little money and a little labour. It also helps that Brampton has two brand new Lowes stores in ... More About: Real Estate , Investment , Home , Homes , Return
How much will it cost me to hire someone to renovate?
2008-02-13 04:46:00 With the Brampton real estate market forging ahead with the rest of the strong Canadian real estate market, you may be considering hiring some outside help for some common house tasks. Whether you’ve just bought a home and are looking to make some changes, or you’re considering selling your home and want to touch ... More About: Hire , Real Estate , Cost , Homes , Sell
I want to make an offer - what are the important parts I should know?
2008-02-11 17:32:00 Searching through all the available real estate looking for that perfect home in Brampton can be both a nervous and exciting time. But when you finally find that perfect home for your family, the next step in buying that home will be in making an offer on the house. The offer is essentially ... More About: Real Estate , Homes , Make , Parts
What is a home inspection and what will it do for me?
2008-02-10 02:11:00 So you’ve just found the perfect home for your family, and the sellers have agreed to accept your offer for purchase. Now they’re waiting on you to arrange a home inspection, but you have no idea who to contact and why. What now?!? Well, if you’ve never bought a home before, the idea of ... More About: Real Estate , Home , Homes , Brampton
I?m buying a home for the first time and I?m confused!
2008-02-08 03:02:00 Let’s face it - buying a home will probably be the biggest purchase of your life. And if you’re new to buying a home, I can understand how confusing and crazy it may seem. But take my word for it. The process is not as scary as you may have thought. ... More About: Buying , Time , Home , Homes , First Time
An online Brampton directory
2008-02-06 21:21:00 One of the goals of this Brampton Real Estate blog is not only to focus on real estate news and articles about Brampton, but also to provide a larger scope of all things that pertain to Brampton. I’ve always wanted to launch an online directory that featured only Brampton businesses, charities, community notes, and ... More About: General , Directory , Online , Rect
A new Brampton listing
2008-02-06 03:44:00 The Castlemore area of Brampton features new stunning detached homes with upscale designs in pocket communities that boast parks, ponds, forests, and river valleys. The demand for homes in this area has been brisk since home builders developed this northeast area of Brampton and continues to be hot in the resale market. Here are some ... More About: Photography , Real Estate , Homes , Listing
A Brampton home that backs onto a ravine
2008-02-05 05:36:00 Ravine lots are in high demand in Brampton , and as there aren’t too many ravines in the city, these properties usually go for a premium. Here are some photographs of a home I took in the summer that backs onto a ravine in the north end of Brampton. If you’re interested in ravine ... More About: Photography , Real Estate , Home , Homes
Pre-qualified and Pre-approved - Is there a difference?
2008-02-03 03:02:00 So you’ve finally found the perfect home or condo in Brampton , and you’re eager to take the next step in buying it… until your real estate agent asks if you’ve been pre-approved yet. Wait a second, does pre-approved mean the same thing as pre-qualified? You’ve heard both terms and now you’re confused. ... More About: Homes , Mortgages , Difference
Brampton condos
2008-02-02 03:49:00 The boom in subdivisions in Brampton has been staggering over the last 10 years. The north end of the city, once quiet fields and farmland, has been transformed into neighbourhoods of new homes. But as the demand for new homes has increased, so has the demand for condos. Brampton features a number ... More About: Photography , Real Estate
Selling your home - the open house day!
2008-01-31 19:24:00 If you’re selling your home in Brampton, you know that on any particular weekend, you are competing with hundreds of other open houses. Although open houses do not draw the same crowds as they used to in the 80’s before the advent of MLS.ca, they are still an opportunity to get potential buyers into ... More About: House , Selling , Real Estate , Home , Open
Trash collection in Brampton
2008-01-31 04:43:00 If you’ve recently purchased a home in Brampton and are new to the city, maybe you aren’t quite sure what days the trash is collected and what the guidelines are to garbage day. The map above indicates the different regions of Brampton and what days correspond to trash removal. What do you put on on ... More About: General , Homes , Trash
Do you want to buy this house?
2008-01-30 04:07:00 Here are some photographs I took today of a new listing. If you’re interested in seeing other pictures of homes for sale in Brampton , please contact me. Brampton is a fantastic place to find affordable town homes, semi-detached, and detached houses in the Greater Toronto Area, and with all the new housing developments ... More About: House , Photography , Homes
Land transfer taxes: What are they?
2008-01-29 05:54:00 If you’ve ever bought a home in Brampton or anywhere else in Ontario for that matter, you’ve probably paid a land transfer tax with your closing costs. But if you’re a new home buyer, you may not know what a land transfer tax is. Essentially, when you purchase a home, the Province of Ontario will ... More About: Taxes , Real Estate , Transfer , Land
When exactly am I prohibited from parking on Brampton streets?
2008-01-28 01:29:00 The City of Brampton has two guidelines when it comes to parking. You can not park on a street between the hours of 2am - 6am. You can not park your car for more than a three hour period. If you wish to apply for a parking consideration, you may do so online here instead of having to ... More About: Lifestyle , Parking , Streets
Can you really buy a house with zero down?
2008-01-26 17:30:00 You’ve heard it before, and you’ve seen the ads. A bank advertisement showing happy couples embracing in front of a new house with a sold sign prominently displayed on the lawn behind them, and a caption that reads “100% Mortgage Program.” But is it really possible to buy a home in Brampton ... More About: House , Buying , Real Estate , Mortgages , A House
When do I have to shovel my snow?
2008-01-25 23:53:00 Living in Brampton means you get your fair share of snow in the winter. As a homeowner, what do you need to know about Brampton’s guidelines to snow removal from your property? Here they are: You must remove the snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of, behind, or at the side of ... More About: Lifestyle , Snow , Hove
Basement apartments in Brampton. Are they legal?
2008-01-24 23:07:00 So you’re looking to buy a home in Brampton with a separate basement apartment to lease out for extra income, but you have no clues as to the legalities of the basement. What exactly does ?Vendor does not warrant retrofit status? mean? What issues do you need to be concerned about when purchasing ... More About: Buying , Real Estate , Apartments , Legal
When do I require a building permit?
2008-01-24 00:33:00 This is a question I often get asked by homeowners looking to make renovations to their homes. It’s important to keep building permits in mind when you’re either looking to buy real estate or sell your home, as it may affect the house values as well as incur legal issues. So when do ... More About: Building , Real Estate , Brampton
Brampton is growing - Brampton Transit can?t keep up!
2008-01-23 17:02:00 A sure-tell sign that your community is growing faster than anticipated is when your public transportation system scrambles to keep up with the demand of it’s riders. As of this Monday, you’ll be spending an extra $1 for 10 tickets or a weekly pass and an extra $4 for a monthly pass. Senior citizens, ... More About: Growing , Brampton , Transit
Recent home photography
2008-01-23 03:50:00 In addition to being an active real estate salesperson, I’m also an avid photographer. Here are some recent pictures of a home in Brampton I took a few days ago. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.langvuong.com%2F2008%2F 01%2F22%2Frecent-home-photography%2F'; addthis_title = 'Recent +home+photography'; addthis_pub = ''; More About: Photography , Home
Make yourself at home
More articles from this author:2008-01-23 01:49:00 As luck would have it, I didn’t have to strain to be clever in coming up with an acronym for this new and wonderful blog, as Brampton Buyers Blog conveniently compacts itself into BBB. If you’re here and reading this, you’re probably wondering what this is all about. In some shape or fashion, you’re interested ... More About: Home , Make 1, 2 |
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