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Should I buy a house that was just ?flipped??
2008-06-08 19:46:00
Here’s the scenario - you’re in the market to purchase a new home and in the course of looking at a few properties, you fall in love with a quaint, older home that’s been newly renovated. It sits in a well established, cozy neighbourhood with tall trees and a large yard. The exterior ...
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Tell me more about the Park Place condos in Brampton!
2008-06-06 23:37:00
If you’ve been a long time resident of Brampton , you’ll know that the condo selection is relatively small. Aside from the cluster of condo buildings near Bramalea City Centre, and a few other buildings scattered around the city, there haven’t been any new condo developments in the last while. You’ve probably also seen signs around ...
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I?m buying a home - what are my closing costs?
2008-06-04 21:38:00
If you’re a first time home buyer, you may be wondering what sort of costs you’ll be facing down the road when it comes time to close the sale on your home. Because there are so many fees, expenses, and taxes to pay, it may be a little scary and overwhelming. Below is ...
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How did the Brampton real estate market do in April 2008?
2008-05-23 03:44:00
Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for April 2008. Sales remain moderate throughout the GTA, but prices are still steadily rising. April 2008 In April of 2008, Brampton had 2477 active listings on the market, 1857 of which were new listings. There were 852 recorded sales in this month. Here is ...
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What is a status certificate?
2008-05-02 07:11:00
Condo apartments and condo townhouses are becoming increasingly popular in Brampton to accommodate the other spectrum of buyers that are not looking for large detached homes. If you’re in the process of buying a condo or am thinking of buying one in the near future, you will encounter something called a status certificate. What exactly is a status certificate and what does it do for you? Every condominium complex is run by a management group. It’s this group’s responsibility to collect maintenance fees and oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the condominium complex. When you purchase a condo, your sale will likely be conditional upon the status certificate, which is a package of documents prepared by the management office. These documents will outline all the details of the condo complex, it’s rules and regulations, it’s financial status, how much money is in the reserve fund, what maintenance fees cover, the details of your unit, and much more. ...
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How much will it cost me to pave my driveway or build a garage?
2008-04-29 18:32:00
As always, I’m always on the lookout for building/renovation costs to provide to my readers as a general basis before taking on renovation tasks. It’s tough sometimes knowing where to begin or knowing who to ask regarding large projects and the costs that are associated. Hopefully, my previous articles have been of some help. Today’s pricing list is a general guideline for those interested in paving their driveways or building garages. Garage Detached Carport - $4000+ Detached Wood Frame (Single Car) - $8000+ Detached Wood Frame (Double Car) - $13,000+ Detached Block (Single Car) - $18,000+ Detached Block (Double Car) - $24,000+ Removal of Existing Garage - $1,500+ Overhead Doors Automatic Garage Door Opener - $200-$300 Cladboard (Single) - $450-$650 Cladboard (Double) - $750-$1,000 Metal (Single) - $700 Metal (Double) - $1,100 Wood (Single One Piece) - $725 Wood (Double Sectional) - $1,250 Driveway Asphalt Paving (Existing Base) - $3-$5/square foot Asphalt Pavi...
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Avoid real estate salespeople that ?buy listings.?
2008-04-22 17:38:00
Here’s the scenario. You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home. After spending a good amount of time cleaning up your house, arranging furniture, and doing a little of your own staging, you’re ready to throw it on the market. You distinctly recall that the house down the street sold for $310,000. ...
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A gorgeous home in Lakelands Village, Brampton is now for sale
2008-04-17 20:25:00
If you’re looking to buy a home in Lakelands Village, Brampton…. stop right there!  For most of you familiar with the Lakelands community, you’ll know that it’s an enclosed neighbourhood of stunning homes built around a man-made lake in a prime area of Brampton.  Aside from the close amenities and shopping, you’re also steps away ...
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How did the Brampton real estate market do in March 2008?
2008-04-10 23:04:00
Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for March 2008.  Although inventories remained low all around the GTA due to a prolonged winter, sales remained brisk, especially in the 905 suburbs. Don’t forget that The Bank Of Canada is expecting to once again drop it’s key lending rate on April 22.  This ...
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A semi-detached home in Brampton just on the market
2008-04-10 15:55:00
I had an opportunity to take some pictures of a new listing in the northwest end of Brampton yesterday. This semi-detached home is very bright and spacious, and you’ll notice that the entire house features neutral tones. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and one of the key selling points ...
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A new real estate listing.
2008-04-03 05:37:00
As you already know, I tend to specialize in real estate in the Brampton area. However, I took some photos of a new listing in Woodbridge and thought it would be great to post up anyways. This beautiful 3000 square foot detached home has 4 spacious bedrooms, of which the master bedroom has ...
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What exactly is MLS?
2008-04-01 05:09:00
If you’re either thinking of selling or buying a home, you’ve probably talked to friends or real estate agents and everyone seems to be saying the same thing. Put your house on MLS! But what exactly is MLS and why the big fuss? No, it’s not Major League Soccer. MLS stands for Multiple ...
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The Brampton Real Estate Blog has won an award.
2008-03-31 03:29:00
The fine people over at Blog gyAward have been kind enough to award me the Bloggy Gold Award for best blog of the month. They rated my site on visual aesthetics, user friendliness, reading enjoyment, and useful info. I am truly humbled that the Brampton Real Estate Blog stood out amongst the crowd of ...
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Some things you?ve always wanted to know if you own a home in Brampton.
2008-03-27 15:58:00
By-laws, rules, and regulations. It seems like anything you want to do around the house requires some research into city ordinances first. Here are some questions and answers for some common questions you may encounter during your time as a home owner. As always, you can find more information on the ...
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Are you looking for a ?power of sale? home in Brampton?
2008-03-27 01:33:00
Here are some quick photos I took of a real estate listing I have in Brampton. This house is under power of sale. The home is a corner lot, 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom detach with a one bedroom basement apartment equipped with a second kitchen and a bathroom. There is hardwood ...
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Want to buy or sell a house in Lakelands Village in Brampton?
2008-03-20 18:05:00
As promised, I’ve been working on a guide to the Lakelands Village community in Brampton. Lakelands will be one of my main area’s of focus, as I’m quite familiar with the area as well as the models that were built by Paradise Homes . In case you haven’t heard of Lakelands, it’s a new ...
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Attend a free seminar about basement apartments in Brampton!
2008-03-19 23:12:00
It seems like basement apartments continue to be a hot real estate topic of discussion these days. So much that Peel Police and the Landlord and Tenant Board are holding a free seminar for residents interested in learning more about rights and responsibilities surrounding basement apartments. This sounds like a great forum to ...
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How to find answers to all your mortage and credit questions.
2008-03-16 22:05:00
Take a look around. In the U.S., the housing market is crumbling leaving some desperate home owners throwing their keys back at lenders while others are deliberately burning their houses down. Up here in Canada, the real estate market is still going strong and with recent reductions in interest rates, what does this ...
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More news on illegal basements in Brampton
2008-03-16 21:53:00
Judging by the popularity of my first article on illegal basement apartments in Brampton, the topic still strikes a lot of interest with readers. And now the debate rages on as Brampton city councillors announce that they’re preparing to look into the subject again in the very near future. Here are some interesting things to ...
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It?s time for a new roof, but how much will it cost me?
2008-03-14 05:54:00
With spring around the corner, some of you may be considering replacing that old roof. The real estate market tends to pick up briskly in the spring, and changing an old roof may be needed if you plan on selling your house. One of the key areas of a home inspection is looking ...
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More real estate for sale in Brampton
2008-03-12 05:05:00
This last week started off tremendously slow with the huge winter storm over the weekend, but then got very hectic as the bad weather disappeared and people started playing catch up with their time. Despite the erratic weather, the real estate market didn’t slow down at all. Here are some photos I took ...
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A new listing for sale in Brampton.
2008-03-06 03:23:00
These are photos I took today of a new listing here in the north end of Brampton. This detached home is 2150 square feet with a ton of upgrades, as you can see from the photos. This home features 4 bedrooms with an upstairs family room, a kitchen with a huge eat-in area, ...
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How did the Brampton real estate market do in February 2008?
2008-03-05 20:38:00
Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for February 2008.  The biggest difference between last month and this month is the average time it took to sell a home.  In January, houses west of the 410 took 37 days to sell, whereas in February it only took 29 days.  Homes east ...
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Update at Brampton Real Estate Blog.
2008-03-04 22:48:00
It’s come to my attention that my contact form isn’t working, and I’m not even quite sure how long it’s been out of commission. If you’ve tried contacting me in the last few weeks and I have not replied, allow me to apologize. I’m still trying to investigate the root of the problem, ...
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If you want to sell your home in Brampton, read this.
2008-03-04 21:28:00
I just wanted to drop a quick note to all the readers out there about a third site I am launching. In addition to BramptonBuyers.com that I have running to help people buy a home or condo in Brampton, I now also have it’s sister site BramptonSell ers.com which will deal exclusively with people wanting ...
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How did the Brampton real estate market do in January 2008?
2008-03-03 19:32:00
Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for January 2008.  I’ll have the February numbers up in a few days. January 2008 In January of 2008, Brampton had 1210 active listings on the market.  There were 491 recorded sales in this month. Here is the break down according to areas in ...
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Am I eligible for a land transfer tax refund?
2008-03-03 04:17:00
There seems to be a lot of confusion going around these days regarding new land transfer tax changes. In this previous article, I highlighted the new changes to land transfer taxes in the City of Toronto, as well as provided a land transfer tax calculator. The Land Transfer Tax Refund Program for first-time home ...
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How long will it take me to sell my Brampton home, and the importance of pr
2008-02-29 23:16:00
No one can deny that the economic woes and real estate troubles in the U.S. have us worried about any ripple effect up here in Canada. But market reports have shown that the Canadian housing market continues to push forward with little signs of slowing down. Here in Brampton the real estate market ...
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Should I buy a brand new home or a resale home in Brampton?
2008-02-29 03:53:00
This question comes up all the time when I’m dealing with buyers, and there isn’t a definite answer that I can give to an individual. The best I can do is highlight the pros, the cons, and other issues that a buyer should be aware of when considering buying a brand new home from ...
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How to stage your home for $100, $500, and $5000.
2008-02-26 19:42:00
Home staging has become a hot topic in the last few years, especially with the popularity of home flipping shows.  Whether it’s a short-live trend still remains to be seen.  However, there’s no argument that properly staging your home can indeed help you sell your home faster and for a higher price.  With the Brampton ...
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