Recent Blog Posts by Sara Kareer

Coming This Week, 9 Linstock Drive, Brampton ON L6P 1E1, House for Sale,Vales of Castlemore

Finally ... coming this week!  9 Linstock Drive, Brampton, ON L6P 1E1, Vales of Castlemore    Lucky number 9 ……….…. 9 Linstock Drive!!    This is the perfect Home for you and your family to set down roots.  This captivating Professionally Landscaped, 5 Bedroom home with Stone/Brick exterior sits on a PREMIUM WIDE ...

House for Sale, 9 Linstock Drive, Brampton, Ontario Vales of Castlemore L6P 1E1

Here is a YOUTUBE video of my upcoming listing located within the Vales of Castlemore at 9 Linstock Drive in Brampton, Ontario.   This beautiful home has stunning curb-appeal and is located on a quiet, child-friendly street and is walking distance to Schools, Parks, Transit, and Shopping.     This is the perfect home to entertain your family and friends! ...

Coming Soon!! Exceptional 5 Bedroom Home backing onto Private Ravine Lot, Linstock Drive, Brampton, ON L6P 1E1

Coming Soon!! You've seen the rest ... now own the best!!    Coming Soon!!!    This Exceptionally Beautiful Home with Stone/Brick exterior backs onto a very private Ravine and is the perfect home to entertain your family and friends.    This home is situated on a wide lot and is surrounded by professional ...

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012

Strong Sales/Price Growth Continue in 2012   Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto.       “A favourable affordability ...

Rosedale Village Golf and Country Club -- Make Your Move!

Are you an empty-nester looking to down-size your present home?  Are you looking for a safe place to call home, a place that allows you the freedom to enjoy the lifestyle you want with the amenities you desire?       Nestled in Brampton, Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club is a private, secure, gated community that caters to adults 50+.  It's located ...

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2011

Second-Best Year on Record for Sales Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010.    “Low borrowing costs ...

For Sale By Owner - FSBO a NO GO

The founder of a website preeching the concept of selling your home without the help of a real estate agent -- failed at selling his own home.   The creator of ForSaleByOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto, failed to do what he preeched.  After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to sell his own 2 bedroom New York condo, he eventually hired a real estate agent for 6% commission and the ...

Looking to Buy a Home or Condo, Special Promotion with Best Buy Geek Squad!

If you are looking to buy a Home or Condo in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Caledon, Vaughan, or the surrounding Toronto area, I have yet another reason to choose me as your value-added Realtor®.       As another value-added service, I am very excited to offer my clients a special promotion with Best Buy Canada’s “Geek Squad”.     ...

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2010

 Sales Strong in November   Greater Toronto REALTORS reported 6,510 existing home sales in November – down 13 per cent from 7,446 sales in November 2009. New listings were also down 13 per cent annually to 8,642. On a month-over-month basis, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales increased for the fourth straight month to 88,100. This rate was substantially higher ...

21 Denlow Drive, Brampton, ON, House for Sale

4 Bedroom Brampton Home with Separate Side Entrance located close to Sheridan College.   Welcome to 21 Denlow Drive, Brampton, ON.     Great DETACHED Home in BRAMPTON,  4 Bedroom, 4 Washroom Family Home near Steeles and McLaughlin.                                              ...

Brampton 4 Bedroom Home for Sale at Bovaird and Edenbrook Hill Drive near Schools and Parks.

This is it!     Beautiful 4 Bedroom Family Home near Schools and Parks:     Professionally Landscaped Front and Back with Interlocking and Flagstone:   Double door entry leading into the Foyer containing a Double Door Closet.     Open Concept Living and Dining Room with new Hardwood Flooring, Crown Moulding, and Larger Baseboards! ...

Brampton House for Sale in a Prestigious Castlemore Community, 105 Bloomsbury Avenue, Brampton, ON

How much is your Family's Health worth?  This allergy-friendly Brampton home by Intracorp in the Castles Development will provide relief to your family all-year-round! Welcome to 105 Bloomsbury Avenue, Brampton, ON Located in a prestigious Castlemore community, this exquisite property is simply unforgettable. This stunning 5 Bedroom, 5 Washroom home is situated on an unbelievable Premium ...

Houses for Sale, 63 Springhurst Avenue, Brampton, Ontario L7A 1P5, $334,900, Brampton Real Estate

Welcome to 63 Springhurst Avenue, Brampton, Ontario   This lovely 3 Bedroom, 3 Washroom detached home with a Finished Basement is located in a family-friendly neighbourhood within walking distance to Schools and Park.  Shopping, GO Transit, and Highways are just a few short minutes away.   The cozy Open Concept Living/Dining Room has wood flooring and a window seat. ...

New Mortgage Rules announced to support the Long-Term Stability of Canada's Housing Market

The new mortgage changes, announced yesterday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, will take effect on April 19, 2010. These new changes are designed to support the long-term stability of Canada's housing market and continue to encourage home ownership for Canadians. Here is a recap of the announcement: 1: Higher Qualification Rate: Given the fact that interest rates are at all time lows, it has been ...

Come On Brampton - GET ON THE BOARD (GAME) -- CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!!

Brampton residents have an opportunity to "Get Brampton on the Board" and be a part of gaming history. Hasbro, the makers of MONOPOLY, has launched a nation-wide vote to find Canada's 22 favourite cities that will be included on the new MONOPOLY Canada game board in celebration of its 75th Anniversary. "What a great opportunity for Brampton to get a piece of real estate in this Canadian edition ...

Avoid the HST - Buy a Home Now

The following appeared in the Brampton Guardian yesterday, written by Ruth Ballantyne Avoid the HST – Buy a home now The new harmonized sales tax being implemented in Ontario may end up being a friend of business but for consumers buying a new house prepare to be stung. The HST will combine the current GST (5 per cent) and PST (8 per cent) to create one tax, HST at (13 per cent). This ...

Interest Rates are about to start rocketing higher: Article in The Globe and Mail

Here is an article that appeared today, January 5, 2010, in The Globe and Mail. Fasten your seatbelts, home buyers REUTERS Interest rates are about to start rocketing higher. Savers, get ready You now have roughly six to nine months to get a personal plan together for dealing with higher interest rates. After that, the ride begins. Where it ends depends on how smartly the economy ...

10 Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Home Buying

These are some great tips to take the Stress Out of the Home Buying process, written by a Realtor in the U.S.  Take a deep breath and relax...when you buy a home with SARA, you have nothing to worry about. Via Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline--- Bob Edwards- Appleton, WI (Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group): Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home,  ...

Why Buy a Home or Condo with Sara??

Why Buy a Home or Condo with Sara??  Aside from getting your investment at the BEST possible price....all Buyers receive a FREE 7-Night RESORT GETAWAY when you buy any home or condo ANYWHERE in Ontario with SARA!!!  Call me today!

Market Statistics - BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE - HOMES FOR SALE

Market Statistics - BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE - HOMES FOR SALE Here are the latest statistics of homes for sale in the BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE area as of August 31, 2009: * There are only 9 homes for sale in The VALES OF CASTLEMORE ranging in price from $304,900 to 699,999 * 7 Detached homes * 1 Semi-Detached * The average home in this area is priced at $496,238 * 3 homes ...

What's new in the BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE and the HIGHLANDS OF CASTLMEORE area?

What's new in the BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE and the HIGHLANDS OF CASTLMEORE area? The residents of the Brampton Vales of Castlemore and the Highlands of Castlemore have been waiting a long time for this. The construction has been completed and the wait is almost over!                                                                       ...

Market Statistics - BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE - HOMES FOR SALE

Market Statistics - BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE - HOMES FOR SALE Here are the latest statistics for homes in the BRAMPTON VALES OF CASTLEMORE area as of July 24/09:                                           ...

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH - JUNE 2009

BEST JUNE ON RECORD In June 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported a record 10,955 sales, up 27 per cent from June 2008. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in June was 100,700.1 "The record result in June is testament to the fundamentally sound housing market in the GTA," said TREB President Tom Lebour. "An increasing number of households have been confident in purchasing a home ...

GREEN TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS - Simple Green Ideas for Your Lawn

We spend lots of time, energy and money making our lawns beautiful and user-friendly. Here are some tips for making them environmentally friendly as well. 1. Mulch Your Grass Clippings when possible - Grass clippings contain valuable nutrients taken right out of your soil. So isn't it odd that we gather our grass clippings in bags and ship them off to a land fill somewhere on the other side of ...

Bank of Canada Does it Again

The Bank of Canada today announced another cut to the key lending rate.  The Bank reduced the overnight rate by one-quarter of a percentage point to 0.25%. Here is an interesting article by James Cowan of the National Post providing insights on the bank rate.  The Bank of Canada Tuesday cut its key interest rate to 0.25%. What does that mean? As the country's central bank, the Bank ...