Richmond Hill and G.T.A. Real Estate
May 16th, 2012 

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Heritage Estates Richmond Hill

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Mature/Senior Real Estate Services

Suzanne Hodgson, Accredited Senior Agent in Richmond Hill Suzanne Hodgson has obtained her Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) designation through completing a program designed to provide the skills necessary to serve the specific needs of the mature/senior real estate market.

Suzanne has significant experience working with clients in the 55+ demographic and their families to assist with transitioning in this stage of life. Click the following bullet points for more information about each topic:

 

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Find Your Dream HomeFree Evaluation
If the time has come for You to "Find Your Dream Home", then I would love to help. New properties are listed every day. By filling out the form, I can have new Listings emailed to You as soon as they become available.The Equity in your home is like any other investment - it needs to be monitored. Homeowners should have their Equity evaluated once a year.
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Knowledge for Richmond Hill Real Estate

Knowledge for Richmond Hill Real Estate

Negotiating Home Prices Richmond Hill Toronto

Tips for Negotiating the House Price You Want!

Set Realistic Expectations. Take the time to educate yourself about the market conditions in the areas that you are interested in buying and/or selling in, before forming your expectations with regards to price and value. Consulting with your realtor about your desires for your new home and market value estimate of your present home is a great place to start.

Calculate how much home you can afford

How to Figure Out How Much Home You Can Afford

The very best method to determine how much home you can afford is to meet with a mortgage professional and have them complete a pre-approval for you. They will check your credit, assess your current financial situation and provide you with a solid budget figure. It is important to note that a pre approval is the

Water Damage Home Protection Tips

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: WATERPROOF YOUR HOUSE!

We have had to contend with a very wet spring and several very heavy downpours this summer. Several of our clients have mentioned that they have had water problems with their houses for the first time, and have asked us for some advice.

The steps you can take to make sure your house does not develop problems are very inexpensive, and do not require a lot of effort.

FIVE TIPS FOR THE BEST THINGS TO ASK YOUR AGENT WHEN VIEWING A PROPERTY TO PURCHASE

 

Good News for Canada's Homeowners - The EcoENERGY Retrofit Program has been Extended

Curb Appeal House Sales Richmond Hill

PREPARATIONS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

There are two main things to consider when planning to sell your house: choosing the right realtor to represent you and preparing your home properly for the market. If these steps are carefully covered, the sale will follow!

Your Home may be the largest financial investment you have made. It is essential that you work with a reputable and experienced full service realtor. This should be a highly skilled agent

Renovating Home Building Richmond Hill

BUILDING PERMITS – DO I REALLY NEED ONE?

Spring is here and home improvement stores are busy as everyone starts to seriously prepare for all those renovations they thought about this winter. Spring and summer are the seasons most homeowners embark on major renovation projects.

The first step for a substantial renovation should come long before you check the price of building

PREPARING AN OLDER HOME FOR RESALE;

TIPS TO ENSURE THE BEST PRESENTATION AND THE BEST PRICE

Older Home Richmond HillA home that has been lived in for over fifteen years by the same owner should be carefully prepared for the resale market in order to present it competitively. Building codes have changed over time, and you will want the home to present well when the prospective purchasers have their home inspection. If attention is not taken before the property is listed, various defects may be unknown and cause serious problems which could result in a deal falling through if the buyer and seller cannot agree on a remedy. Then the home owner is faced with having to

TIPS TO WINTERIZE YOUR HOMEWINTER HOME RICHMOND HILL GREATER TORONTO AREA

Before the first snowfall here is a checklist of some things you should plan to do to get your house ready for winter.

Inspect all of your windows and make sure the caulking is in place and make sure all weather stripping around doors is intact. This will save on your winter heating costs.

If you haven't done so already, have your yearly maintenance

Allied Van Lines Richmond Hill Greater Toronto AreaTHE BEST KEPT SECRET WHEN YOU ARE WORKING WITH A CENTURY 21 AGENT-YOU CAN GET AN AMAZING DEAL WITH UNITED VAN LINES FOR YOUR MOVE

Our clients have benefited from this excellent arrangement between Century 21 and United Van Lines.

One of our clients who is moving a large household mentioned that this offer was substantially less than any other quote they received from competing moving companies. We decided to use this offer recently when we were arranging staging for one of our listings. We were able to move 3 rooms of furniture HST included for under $400.00.

THE ADVANTAGES OF PURCHASING A RESALE HOME THE ADVANTAGES OF PURCHASING A RESALE HOME

IF YOU WERE GOING TO BUY A CAR, WOULD YOU BUY IT BY LOOKING AT PICTURES ONLY?

I wouldn't recommend it. You would probably want to take it for a test drive, see how it handles, inspect the finishes, kick the tires and check the trunk space. This is because most of us use many senses when we make a major purchase.

  This is much the same when purchasing a home. A resale home allows you to use your senses to experience the home and determine if it is the house you want.  When you buy a resale

Do I Need A Home Inspection? Or, Is My Tarion Waranty Enough?

The short answer is Y E S we always recommend having a home inspection by a qualified home inspector. They are an invaluable resource of information for many home buyers who do not possess the expert knowledge required to identify and assess the severity of potential problems with a home’s structural or mechanical components. Their assessments will not only assist the new home owners

Sparkling Clean House Richmond HillDO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE SPARKLE? PRETEND IT IS TIME TO SELL!

Many times, as we help a family prepare their home to sell, we are told by our clients,

“ We wish we had done this years ago! The place now looks fantastic! We had no idea how inexpensive and easy it would be to make it look this nice.”

Have Your House Make You Money with the OPA's microFIT Program:


MicroFIT Ontario Power AuthorityThe microFIT program is an initiative of the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Feed-in Tariff program to assist in the development of “micro” renewable energy sources across Ontario. The premise of the program is to encourage property owners to invest in small scale renewable energy projects in return for a contract with the Ontario Government that pays them a fixed price for the power their project generates for the full term of their contract.

WHAT'S ALL THE FLUSH ABOUT?...SAVE MONEY, WATER, AND ENERGY!


Dual Flush Toilet Rebat Program Richmond Hill, Toronto, York RegionMoving or not, when it comes to replacing functioning parts of your home, consider these facts before purchasing. These tips may save you money on the sticker price and reduce your water/fuel consumption as well.

REPLACING YOUR TOILET WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY/ DUEL FLUSH MODELS:

Both the City of Toronto and York Region presently have rebate programs that will save you $60.00 to $75.00 when you select approved toilet models.

 

Which Renovations Will Give Me The Best Return On Investment When I Sell My Home?

 

Renova Logo - Appraisal Institute of CanadaAnyone considering to put their house up for sale wants to maximize both presentation of the house and the amount they sell the house for. Often, we are emotionally attached to our properties, and our choices in improvements may not reflect what the public is really looking for. Putting in a $200.00 faucet may not bring you the same return as a $50.00 faucet and $150.00 spent on

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON LAWS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE:Changes to Real Estate Laws - April 2010 - Richmond Hill, Toronto

• APRIL 19 - IMPLIMENTING NEW MORTGAGE QUALIFICATIONS
• HST: HOW WILL IT AFFECT THE RESALE HOME PURCHASER?

APRIL 19 - IMPLIMENTING NEW MORTGAGE QUALIFICATIONS

April 19th brings new mortgage qualifications into effect. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has made changes to insure that home buyers will not be put in jeopardy should the interest rates raise or the economy/housing market change dramatically. Everyone who qualifies for a mortgage must now

 

Sold Home Richmond HillWhat To Do First...Buy or Sell?

In theory, there are some basic guidelines to help you decide. These guidelines are based predominantly on the market conditions at the time you are considering to move. We advise our clients in Richmond Hill and Toronto to follow these guidelines because they protect your

 

Did you know?

Did you know?

IS A HOME A GOOD INVESTMENT?10 BEST REASONS TO MOVE
For those wanting a steady return on their money, houses can be a sure bet. When the baby boomers started madly buying housesTo make the best remodel or move decision, it is important to understand all the reasons that you have to remodel and all the
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8 COMMON MISTAKES MOST HOME SELLERS MAKERENTING VS. BUYING, WHICH IS BETTER?7 HELPFUL TIPS THAT ENSURE YOUR LOAN PROCESS GOES SMOOTHLY
1. FAILURE TO EFFECTIVELY MARKET YOUR PROPERTY. Good marketing distinguishes your home from hundreds of others on Real Estate has always been considered a Long-Term Investment. The real question you need to ask yourself; do I really want The loan and mortgage process is a stressful and sometimes frustrating process. The idea is to make the entire process go as
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THERE ARE RENOVATION LOAN GRANTS:SHOULD I BUY REAL ESTATE AT THE TOP OF THE MARKET?
This Grant offers financial assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard housing to enable them to How will you know a good house when you see it? What if you buy a house and can't sell the one you own? How can you make sure
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Home Buying Assistance in Richmond Hill

Home Buying Assistance in Richmond Hill

BUYING HOME CHECKLISTHOME VALUESSELLING YOUR HOME - WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?
If you are buying a home, then, before you decide on whether this home is your dream home, the following checklist will help you look at prospective homes with a critical eye. We suggest printing this page and putting it on a clipboard. When you find a home that really interests you, mark the features you see and note their general condition on this list.Home value sometimes referred to as "Value in Use", is best described as the probable price at which a home trades in a free, competitive, and open market and is synonymous with the market value.When should I sell my home? Your answer to this question might be right now! If you have taken a job in another city or made an offer on a new home, or had an addition to your family, selling your home fast might be the most important goal you have. Most people, however, have some flexibility when they sell their home. Let us take a closer look at the most important factors that can go into this decision.
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HOW REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS AFFECT YOUR OFFER PRICEHOW DO REAL ESTATE PROS PRICE A LISTING?
A hot market is a "seller’s market". During a seller’s market, properties can sell within a few days of being listed and there are often multiple offers. Sometimes homes even sell above the asking price. Though most buyers want to get a "deal" on a home, reducing your offer by even a few thousand dollars could mean that someone else will get the home you desire.A very accurate saying is that "Any home will sell once you get the price right." Of course, this is usually said from the perspective of dropping a price until it's too attractive to pass up. Actually, the accurate pricing of your home prior to listing is as much an art as it is a science.
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LOCATION, LOCATION.... MARKETING!WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MARKET A HOME FOR SALE?OFFERS AND NEGOTIATIONS
You may have lived in your home for many years. The location factors that you considered when making your purchase decision may not apply to today’s buyers. The task is to identify the current positive aspects of your home’s location and market them aggressively. When it comes to positive locations, people’s different attitudes and preferences will determine if a location is a “good” one.Marketing a home for sale is quite different from most other types of marketing and advertising. Unlike marketing many products, homes are each unique. Marketing decisions will be based on thorough examination of the home’s features and comparison to the competition in the marketplace. Decisions must also be made concerning improvements that might enhance the home and sell it faster and for a higher price. Whether buying or selling a home, one activity will be part of the process in all cases and for all involved. Let’s look at the offer to purchase contract and negotiation process from both sides
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