This stately Georgian residence takes its place among Durham Region Ontario luxury homes. A masterful blend of architectural design, custom quality and premium amenities. Offered at $835,000. CDN
Luxury property in Durham, 3 year new Georgian residence
August 25th, 2010Westlake Estates Ontario Luxury Home
July 28th, 2010Home for sale in Westlake Estates, prestigious walkout bungalow to be built. For more information on this Westlake Estates luxury home for sale, please click here.
City of Oshawa Approves $7.5 Million Investment in UOIT Downtown Campus Expansion
July 15th, 2010Oshawa City Council recently approved a recommendation to grant $2.5 million in new funding to University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) growing downtown campus initiative.
The City is also reallocating $5 million in funding previously earmarked for recreational facilities at the north Oshawa campus and is now putting that money toward UOIT’s downtown expansion.
Downtown Oshawa is establishing a reputation with this investment, as a centre for academic excellence with the development of the UOIT downtown campus.
University of Ontario Institute of Technology expects that by the year 2015, the downtown campus will serve 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Are you relocating to the Oshawa area with students attending University of Ontario Institute of Technology or Durham College? I would be pleased to introduce you to Oshawa homes for sale in the most desirable neighbourhoods convenient to UOIT.
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July 13th, 2010Harmonized Sales Tax – The HST coming to Ontario soon…
June 2nd, 2010Recently, legislation has been enacted which will implement the HST Tax on July 1, 2010, effectively combining the 8% Provincial Sales Tax with the 5% Federal GST Tax to create a new “harmonized” total tax of 13%. This new tax will be applicable to many real estate services which previously had one or the other tax applied.
Fees incurred for services necessary to a real estate transaction would be charged the full amount of the harmonized sales tax. This would include charges for legal services, home inspections, moving costs, commission, high ratio mortgage insurance premiums, fire insurance premiums, home staging etc.
There is no HST tax payable on the sale of a resale (residential) home. Purchasers of newly constructed homes for primary residences up to $400,000 would not, on average, be subject to an additional tax burden in view of the new housing rebate up to $24,000. For new homes constructed in whole or in part prior to July 1, 2010 that are subject to the HST on or after July 1, 2010, a PST transitional housing rebate is available to provide relief in respect to the PST embedded in the home.
There is a new rental housing rebate for new residential rental properties.
This post is intended for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon or construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice.
Custom Bungaloft, 6340 Solina Rd., Westlake Estates is Sold!
May 21st, 2010Solina, Clarington - Savvy purchaser’s are soon to experience pride of ownership, the tranquility of a 1.2 acre professionally landscaped lot and the comfort of this warm and inviting family home!
If you missed out on 6340 Solina Rd., be among the first to view an absolutely impeccable bungaloft home, 2 Dorset Street, also at Westlake Estates, just offered at $799,000. It would be my pleasure to show you this beautiful home and/or for an online preview, click on the link below.
Where do you find a luxury home in Oshawa or surrounding areas?
May 21st, 2010
Are you relocating to or within the City of Oshawa or surrounding areas? Perhaps you’re new to the faculty of UOIT – University of Ontario Institute of Technology or you’ve just joined the medical staff at Lakeridge Health (Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby or Port Perry)? You are discerning in your lifestyle, discriminating in the products and services you choose, you invest wisely. This contributes to your success.
As an accredited member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and member of Keller Williams® Luxury Homes Division, I will introduce you to homes that best meet the demands of your lifestyle. Expect that I will know the upper-tier of the local market, the events and numbers that drive real estate, the luxury home inventory in Durham Region and that I will negotiate for you the successful purchase of the perfect home and lifestyle to mirror your status. It’s all about you… where do you want to live?
Absolutely Impeccable….is Sold!
May 21st, 2010
Do you remember Absolutely Impeccable? Property address, 2 Dorset Street, I referred to in a recent blog post at the time I first began marketing this lovely home the end of August, it’s now SOLD! These seller’s “get it”… the importance of a home being absolutely impeccable in order to create a significant “front door event”, meaning a buyer prospect will be instantly attracted the moment they walk through the front door and eager to see more.
Most buyers are very literal. The challenge most sellers constantly face is that very few people have the imagination to visualize beyond what they see. Savvy sellers realize first impressions are lasting with buyers and they will work hard to show their home in the best possible way. First and foremost is to make it inviting. Personal items should be packed up. Next, clean up the home including painting walls and ceilings if needed and minimize the clutter. Ensure all necessary repairs are attended to. Rearrange and remove furniture to create an impression of spaciousness and a natural flow through the house.
Look at your home from the street, this view too, is critical. Curb appeal can also be a magnet, attracting potential buyers to your home. Any and all general maintenance and repairs must be done.
When a home is absolutely impeccable it truly accentuates its value – its notable amenities and features – and when done effectively, can actually create value.
What every seller must know is that in the end, pricing gets you “in the market” as opposed to your home sitting “on the market”. Preparing your property to show absolutely impeccably, will get you the offer!
In October, how many properties were on the market in Durham Region at $1 million to $1,499,999?
May 21st, 2010
The following is a luxury home market snapshot of activity in the price range $1 million to $1,499,999. for the period October 01, 2009 – October 31, 2009 in Durham Region, ON, Canada.
There were 27 current listings priced at $1 million to $1,499,999. The number of real buyers (homes that sold) in the price range is, 2. Average days on market it took for those 2 sales to occur is, 86. If no further inventory was added to the market in this particular price range it would take 13.5 months for the current inventory to sell at this rate of absorption. The inventory that was sold in this price range in October represents 7.4% of the currently listed inventory, 3 properties, which represents 11.1% of the currently listed inventory expired.
Each and every month, my finger is on the pulse of the upper-tier of the market as I track data and compare price bands starting at $400,000. up to $2 million+. As your Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist I will be happy to interpret and present the current market statistics to you and help you understand what’s happening in your local upper-tier market. This is powerful information you’ll need to know as you prepare to buy or sell your home…it’s what we know that makes the difference for you!
Why Work With A Million Dollar Guild Member?
May 21st, 2010Million Dollar Guild members are specialists who have certified success in the million-dollar and above market.
I am so very pleased to have achieved Million Dollar Guild status awarded by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. It would be my pleasure to help you buy or sell an exceptional property. I look forward to hearing from you.
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