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10 New Kitchen and Bath Trends
Enjoy keeping up with the latest trends in kitchen and bath design? Here are the most popular new designs from the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
Concealed kitchens - Concealing appliances enhances the kitchen’s ability to be a primary living and entertainment venue. Clean lines and sleek colors create a unique identity without overpowering nearby rooms.
Beverage stations - ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 15, 2011
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How to find a great home to buy
Looking for the right home? If so, that's great! You've come to the right place! There are tons of great places to live that are family friendly that are selling for great prices right now. Buying a home is not an easy process, though. What you need is a REALTOR who's been in the business for a number of years and who works in the areas in which you're interested in living. With a great agent, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 15, 2011
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2003-2009 Market Place StatsHere is a review of the Peterborough real estate market for the past 7 years.
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Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker / Mortgage Broker
Century 21United Realty Inc. Brokerage / CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned and Operated
Friends, followers, and connections are the way of the future. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on January 9, 2010
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December 2009 Stats You Should Know.Here is a review of the Peterborough real estate market for the month of December 2009 compared to December 2008.
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It's Your Career - I'm here to Support YOU!
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker / Mortgage Broker
Century 21United Realty Inc. Brokerage / CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned and Operated
Friends, followers, and connections ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on January 9, 2010
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How can you discover “hot” properties not currently listed on the MLS?Quite often the best properties in a ‘hot market’ are sold before they ever make it to the Multiple Listing Service – and exclusive listings never appear. This is when having a CENTURY 21 Sales Representative on your side is crucial.
On a daily basis, they are able to locate new listings in your specified area, and relay that property information directly to you. They do ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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Are you familiar with ALL the costs involved in closing your transaction?In addition to the listed price of a property, there are certain incidental closing costs involved in completing the transaction. And although they’re not hidden, they can certainly come as a surprise, especially to a first-time buyer.
These incidental costs include:
Deed Transfer Taxes
Mortgage Insurance
Appraisal fees, legal fees and disbursements
Adjustments for property tax, property ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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How can you find a property’s historical buy-sell information?Great sources for historical property information include the land titles office and the city property tax administration office in the related area. But of course, these methods take considerable time and effort, and the information you find can be difficult to understand. Here’s where working with an experienced LOCAL EXPERT pays off.
A knowledgeable professional can locate several years worth ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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What’s the best way to negotiate price once you’re ready to buy?
Moving forward with an offer can be complicated, which is why you should agree on details with your CENTURY 21 LOCAL EXPERT, and then allow them to use their experience to enter into negotiations on your behalf.
As you’d expect, your REALTOR will use in-depth ‘comparable’ information as a valuable negotiating asset when presenting your offer to the seller. But it’s also ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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How do you know if a property listed on the MLS® is fairly priced?The Multiple Listing Service indicates a specific price for each property. But how do you know if the list price is fair? One that’s on par with similar property in the area?
Buyers who choose a licensed REALTOR to represent their interests have easy access to unbiased comparable information. This info - known within the real estate industry as ‘comparables’ – specifies lesser ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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What’s the difference between a buyer’s REALTOR® and a seller’s REALTOR?
A buyer’s REALTOR is legally obligated to operate at all times in the best interest of the buyer. A listing, or “seller’s” REALTOR has similar responsibilities, only with the seller’s concerns at the forefront. And if a REALTOR represents both the buyer and seller in negotiations, this is known as multiple representation.
Real estate professionals are required to disclose ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 25, 2009
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