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Condo Crazy!!Condo sales drive resale market in October 1,062 residential properties were sold in October compared with 1,038 in October 2010, an increase of 2.3 per cent. The five-year average for October sales is 1,071. "Condos were the main driver of resale home sales in October, with condo sales up 14.5 per cent from the same month in 2010, whereas residential property sales numbers were near-identical ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on November 14, 2011
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NewsletterHAPPY NOVEMBER!!! Start off the month by checking out our Novembers' Newsletter. Click on the link below
http://www.morrisontheweb.com/member/documents/tihs/Informed%20Home%20Buyer%20Nov11.pdf
The Di Labio Home Team
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on November 3, 2011
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A few fun stats.....A few valuable stats from NAR’s 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: • The typical home buyer will search for homes for 12 weeks and view 12 different homes during the home buying process. • 83 percent of buyers purchased a home through a real estate agent.
• 48 percent of buyers found their agent through friend or family member. • The typical sellers lived in their ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on October 17, 2011
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Weekend FunLooking for something fun to do this weekend with the family to celebrate a new month? Do you have family visiting for Thanksgiving? Want to look at the beautiful colours of the trees?
Why not take a drive down to Saunders Farm?? They have awesome family activities for all ages, pluse the drive is breath-taking. Mazes, Wagon Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Priate Ship Play Structure, Petting Zoo and ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on October 3, 2011
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Happy Thanks Giving. Here's our Best Stuffing Recipe!Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to all our loyal clients over the many years I have been selling Real Estate. Hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving Weeekend with family and friends.
Ingredients
30 slices white bread, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons rubbed ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on October 7, 2010
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The Agency relationshipVendor's Agent
When a real estate company is a "vendor's agent", it must do what is best for the vendor of a property.
A vendor's agent must tell the vendor anything about the purchaser. for instance, if a vendor's agent knows a purchaser is willing to offer more for a property, that information must be shared with the vendor. Confidences a vendor shares with a vendor's agent must ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on September 20, 2010
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Remember saftey in school zonesSeptember is here, which means it is time for thousands of kids to return to school.
Speeding
The speed limit in most school zones is 40 Km. If you are travelling 60Km an hour it takes almost twice the distance to come to a stop. At the beggining of the school year there is an influx pedestrians around the school zones. That extra stopping distance can be the differance ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on September 13, 2010
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Still a seller's Market in ottawaStill a seller’s market in Ottawa; prices rise steadily
Ottawa, August 5,2010 :Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,149 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 1,578 in July 2009, a decrease of 27.2 per cent.Of those sales, 294 were in the condominium property class, while 855 were in the residential property ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on August 17, 2010
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Closing CostsClosing costs - also known as settlement costs, closing costs are the numerous fees, over and above the price of the property, that buyers incur in order to complete a real estate transaction. These fees include but are not limited to loan charges, appraisal fees, title insurance, homeowner insurance, property taxes and legal fees. Non-recurring closing costs are one time costs associated ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on July 28, 2010
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Real Estate Photography TipsTaking photographs of the house you are listing is a vital part of a real estate marketing technique that makes a house sell. People love pictures! They will send the listing to all their friends and family to see what they think of the "house they are thinking of buying" and everybody will see something different from the photographs. Photography is an art and there is so much behind ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on July 23, 2010
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The price of your power(TOU) Time-of-use prices from Ontario energy board.
TOU prices are prices that vary over the day- better reflecting the way electricity pricing works in the electricity market.
On-Peak prices- When demand and the cost of electricity are highest.
Mid-Peak prices- When demand and cost of electricity are moderate
Off-Peak prices- When demand and cost of electricity are lowest.
As of the end ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on July 5, 2010
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How trees are damaged during construction of homes and/or fences
Cutting tree Roots. The digging and trenching that are necessary to construct a house and install underground utilities will likely sever a portion of the roots of many trees in the area. It is easy to appreciate the potential for damage if you understand where roots grow. The roots of a tree are found mostly in the upper 6 to 12 inches of the soil. In a mature tree, the roots extend ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on June 28, 2010
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To stage or not to stage!Many people ask, "Does staging really help you sell your home"? The answer is absolutely! One of the best things about staged homes is that they sell in less time. This is great news for sellers. Research has shown that staged homes can sell as much as 40% faster than other homes on the market. They also typically sell for more money. Homes that have been sitting on the market for a long time will ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on June 22, 2010
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The 2010 Winter Olympics begin!The 2010 Winter Olympics begin! Did you know… This is the 21st Winter Olympics and it’s the third Olympics hosted by Canada? This year the Winter Olympics is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1976 Montreal hosted the Summer Olympics and in 1988 Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics. Who, what, where and when… From February 12-28, over 80 nations will compete in 15 different ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on February 12, 2010
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Time is running out!It's hard to believe that the month of January is almost over.. Time is flying by and soon the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics will be starting! I also want to remind everyone that January 31st is the last day you are eligible for the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC). The credit may be claimed on eligible expenses exceeding $1,000, but no more than $10,000, for a total credit of up to $1,350. Renovating ...
Posted by Rolando Di Labio
on January 27, 2010
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