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Yes, we monitor rentals too :)Over the last decade, I have kept as close an eye on the rental market as I do on the buying and selling market.
It's actually, dare I say, a better indicator than most of what is really going on. If you simply consider that if someone isnt buying then they are likely renting...it gives a good idea of what is happening in the investor market.
With some quoting vacancy rates at approx 1% for some ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on January 20, 2012
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PUBLIC ALERTS/OPEN HOUSE THEFTS/ MORTGAGE FRAUD UPDATES (Updated Jan 2012)
There is a very good reason I'd rather do PROACTIVE loft/condo or house tours vs public open houses. Although some realtors claim they have sold a home at an open house, the point is...there is a better way. To date, there have been almost a dozen occurances of theft, scam artists, harrassment etc posted on our member site. Having handled many of these individuals in the past, it helps to have someone ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on January 9, 2012
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And now for my 2012 Predictions"I posted this on my Facebook page and due to the good reviews...I decided to share it here...hope you enjoy"-P
And now my 2012 gift to all of you who put up with my sometimes boring updates OR work stuff. Here are my 2012 predictions. Enjoy & share if you wish 1) People will wait in lines overnight for iPads shaped like Air Jordans. 2) The newspaper WILL report 3 major recessions & 3 major ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on January 2, 2012
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The 2012 edition of "50,000 Air Miles Challenge to help Easter Seals starts soon...are you up for it?"
"The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible"- Arthur C. Clarke
2012 marks my 3rd year of setting a goal that some consider impossible. To give out 50,000 Air Miles (1000 per buyer or seller I help) in one year and when I reach that goal, to send 5 Easter Seals kids to camp.
Like any huge effort, I am still trying to reach this massive goal. As you ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on December 26, 2011
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$15,000 in Scholarships available from TREB realtorsThis story is one ALL parents will appreciate:
November 29, 2011 -- TREB’s Past President’s Scholarship Program, now in its sixth year, has expanded to offer two additional scholarships. Two $5,000.00 first-place scholarships and two $2,500 second-place scholarships will be awarded on behalf of REALTORS® to four graduating high school seniors going on to pursue post-secondary ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on November 30, 2011
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Occupy Toronto....another approach to this movement
The picture above is of how I view St. James Park in St. Lawrence Market area of Toronto. A beautiful, shared space in the city that my downtown condo owners truly love & visitors worldwide think highly of.
For over a decade, my buyers have all shared some of the anger that is being expressed by protestors that have been occupying the park for much of the last few months of 2011. Why should ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on November 21, 2011
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Your Help Is Critical: Toronto Land Transfer Tax Repeal Final Push.This message applies to ALL of you who may be buying your 2nd home in the years to come.
Based on an average of $400k, this extra tax can cost you approx $4000 more to buy a new home.
Remember you CANNOT complain later if you did nothing about it now!!
September 7, 2011 -- Homebuyers Still Being Targeted!
Your help is needed NOW to help ensure that Toronto City ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on September 12, 2011
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Hot off the presses....Federal EcoEnergy Retrofit Program RenewedJuly 13, 2011 -- The federal government has renewed the ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes Program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to eligible homeowners to make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.
Details
The renewed program is effective from June 6, 2011 until March 31, 2012. Homeowners who participated in the previous version of the program before April 1, 2011, and who did ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on July 13, 2011
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Need a reason to NEVER believe a bank OR newspaper real estate article again?There is no doubt that all of you are following the battle we are involved with of keeping our well established real estate system doing its best. Surely, no good has happened in the U.S. from allowing organized real estate to become a free for all approach.
My beef today is the ability of the banks and newspapers to announce unfounded "opinion" pieces in a tone that makes buyers think twice. Well.....buyers ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on July 12, 2011
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Getting married? Start with a success plan.
You have found the perfect partner.
You decide it's time to take the plunge and get married. Congratulations and the best decision you can ever make.
Having a partner in life can be a very key part of being successful.
One seminar I went to years before I married mentioned "finding the right partner for your life & business is truly the key to success". I have every reason to believe this ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on July 4, 2011
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City opens Sarah and Morris Feldman Sensory Garden and Accessible Water Playground in Earl Bales ParkThis is SUCH great news for parents of children with learning disabilities that need a specialized play area.
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on June 13, 2011
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My 4 letter word solution to the U.S. housing crisis...Yes, Obama...this one's for you.
And the four letter is word is.....CMHC (U.S Division). We should gift the idea of creating a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the U.S.
That's right. Seeing as sharing is such a common part of our everyday life, maybe we should let our struggling neighbours to the south borrow our conservative approach until they get back on their feet.
No more NINJA ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on June 8, 2011
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Find the Perfect SpaceThis is the ideal way to start your search for the perfect space....
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 31, 2011
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Introducing the Showcase Lofts. Coming to Leslieville.Introducing the Showcase Lofts ViP Site. NOTE: You MUST not be registered with the builder to receive my Group Buying ViP incentives. PLUS when you register with me once, I can register you for 100s of projects if you wish.
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 29, 2011
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Top New Construction Projects-May 2011Here are my current list of the top new construction projects in Toronto & area. I will ONLY add projects here I believe in and those that are considered "at or below market value". You wont see 100 projects here ever. My goal for every buyer who wants new is to ensure you are not paying 2x the amount you would for a resale space (this is happening right now, more often than you think!) ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 29, 2011
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Police Week celebration today (May 25) at Woodbine ParkBe sure to bring the family down to Woodbine Park tonight for a mid-week celebration. Lots to do!!!
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 25, 2011
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Broker Reciprocity Search Page. The BEST listings deserve to be seen.The future is now. Buyers want access to a variety of agencies listings, not just one. As great as Century 21 is, we are only one of a number of very buyer oriented brokers that understand this concept. Enjoy your search and be sure to share...we do :)
This is where your search for your dream home/condo/loft starts. Like IT, Share IT OR Email IT to friends or family.
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 24, 2011
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Top 21 Lofts in Toronto. Courtesy of LoftSellers.ca. (Updated several times daily)Welcome to my list of the Top Lofts in Toronto. Posted daily on my twitter account @loftsellers
For the MOST comprehensive loft website for smart Toronto loft buyers & sellers...
Visit me at http://www.LoftSellers.ca.
PS Click here more general list of condos, townhomes etc
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 23, 2011
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Top Luxury Homes in Toronto (Updated several times daily)Enjoy today's list of the Top Luxury Homes in Toronto.
Also stay in touch on http://www.twitter.com/myluxurytoronto for the latest in luxury homes/condos/lofts in Toronto.
Click here for FULL screen version . OR click here for a list of luxury condos.
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 23, 2011
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Broker Reciprocity= MORE options for buyers=Happier buyers"Mark my words, NO buyer is going to stay on a website where they only get 1 agents listings"
This means that my buyers WANT to see all the best Century 21, Remax, Homelife, Bosley, Coldwell Banker listings when they are in "research" mode. The days of seeing a realtor website brag about his 10 personal listings stopped being in vogue in 1985.
Where were you on May 4th at 10am?
More importantly, ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 23, 2011
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THE S-O-L-D REPORT™ is coming soon...It's time your email and snail mail got exciting again!
The problem with most of those "cookie cutter" mailouts you get in some condos and lofts is that the only unique part may be the face of the person. The rest is auto generated.
What people want to know is REAL values of their properties and the real stories behind the sales...how many bidders etc....that is what my new publication ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 10, 2011
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Need 50,000+ reasons to NOT walk into any new development/builder site alone....read on (Updated May 2011)
Did you know that if you do not request a certain clause in your new builder agreement that you could be hit with 1000s of dollars in added fees that CAN be avoided?
Did you also that there is NO standard assignment policy amongst builders? To assign a unit means you can sell the agreement to another buyer PRIOR to closing in case you are not able to carry a mortgage by time of ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 5, 2011
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The Neighbourhood Price Index (NPI) report is in. If you are buying, local matters (Updated May 2011)Every month, the Toronto Real Estate Board releases Toronto wide stats. Don't worry about those numbers.
The ONLY numbers that matter are the numbers in YOUR area. If you live in Leslieville, it truly does NOT matter what is happening in Pickering.
Even these reports are fairly general for your areas and a more indepth report is needed when you need real time values for your home, condo or loft. ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on May 5, 2011
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Selling in 2011: What home improvements should you do?
Every week...a few times a week...my sellers will ask: What improvements should I do if I am selling next month?
My answer is just make sure you do them right and don't become a Mike Holmes show candidate :(
My Top 21 list of Improvements is for clients only but to get you started, the Appraisal Institute of Canada has a great interactive calculator to use.
Contact me for a 1 on 1 pre-renovation ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on April 28, 2011
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Group Selling is the hottest trend in 2011. Are u trending? +
What do frogs and trees have in common with selling your ...
Posted by Paul Indrigo
on April 12, 2011
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