Ever pass by a house for sale in a nice area and think to yourself, “Could I purchase a home like that?” Why not find out?! It only takes a few calculations to determine how much of a new home you qualify for.
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All your real estate information in one place. Learn from a REALTOR® how to navigate the real estate market and become a knowledgeable consumer. I post interesting topics on this page regularly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if you want to know more about any of the topics. The information contained on this page is intended solely to provide general guidance on matters of interest for personal use. All content is provided ‘as is’, without warranty of any kind and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional.
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Paint trends to watch for in 2021. Grays may now be considered too gloomy. The once-popular decorating color is being pushed aside in favor of more earthy and warmer neutral tones. The pandemic has influenced home color choices. Experts are saying Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Teal and Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze will be the most used color of the year for 2021.
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January 2021 home sales amounted to 6,928 – up by more than 50 per cent compared to January 2020. This strong start to 2021 included sales growth across all major segments including condominium apartments, both in the City of Toronto and surrounding GTA regions.
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Each year, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) grants $15,000 to four graduating high school students pursuing post-secondary education, including two $5,000 first-place and two $2,500 second-place scholarships. To qualify, students must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills and community involvement, plus, write a 1,500-word (minimum) essay on one of two timely topics. This year’s topics focus on the dream of home ownership and impact of a growing population on housing in the GTA.
The deadline to apply is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021
I’ve attached a link to the application form below for those of you that may know graduates interested in applying.
https://trreb.ca/files/scholarship/2021_TRREB_Scholarship_Application_Form.pdf
As a first-time homebuyer, there are several government programs that can help you achieve home ownership. Listed below are some of the programs that may be available to you:
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The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s Market Year in Review & Outlook 2021 report has arrived. Visit the new digital digest to get an overview of what’s driving our economic stability through and beyond Covid-19.
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Why do people decide to move? Unless due to a requirement (such as a major job relocation), research tells us that many homeowners may decide to sell at some point for one (or more) of the following 3 reasons:
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I recently received an inquiry from someone interested in purchasing a vacation property in Florida that I’d like to share. Many of the suggestions I’ve outlined below are a great starting point for those of you looking to become Snowbirds.
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Just updated my new vignette video. I’m ready for when those borders open again. Come on Covid-19 go away! We have had enough already. Who else is thinking of sunshine and beaches? When the time comes, I can help you find that dream vacation home. Until then, stay safe and stay home everyone.
James Skenderis, Broker with Right at Home Realty Inc. Brokerage has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).
James joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation.
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