Archive for April, 2010

Apr

Trinity Lofts: Coming Soon!

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Buying, New Developments, Toronto

Streetcar Developments latest project will feature modern concepts in a boutique building with minimal amenities like their other projects such as SYNC, and Corktown. The site for the Trinity Loft's development will be just north of the Distillery District @ 2 Eastern Avenue. SYNC was a great investment selling in

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Apr

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Why I Wouldn’t Go Anywhere Near the New Condo Market in Central Mississauga

Posted by Roy Bhandari in Buying, Mississauga, New Developments

One thing I love about Real Estate is that every client has different needs and this allows me to look at new and interesting ways to serve my clients. A client that I have recently done some work for had one simple question: Should I buy a New Condo in

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Apr

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SOLD: 3250 Bentley Drive, Unit#45

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Listings

This brand new, never lived in stacked-condo townhome is located in the fantastic neighborhood of Churchill Meadows! The home is conveniently located close to shops, restaurants and schools! Lot's of natural sunlight with a master bedroom walk-out onto a private patio as well as another walk-out balcony from the living

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Apr

Why Is That Home Still On The Market?

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Selling

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again – list price is extremely important when it comes to selling your home. Think of it this way – you walk into a store and you see a jacket you really like but the price tag is far too much.

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Apr

I want a mortgage – but how do lender’s decide? A look at GDS and TDS.

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Buying

Debt Service Ratio – Gross Debt Service & Total Debt Service Gross Debt Service (GDS) and Total Debt Service (TDS) are ratios lending institutions and mortgage brokers use to calculate and determine if you are financially able to afford a loan. Lenders use it as a rule of thumb to

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Apr

Land Transfer Tax

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Buying

Quite a lot of you have also been asking about Land Transfer Tax (LTT), and what it means for first time home purchasers. Thanks to Revenue Canada, here is some information for you: General Land transfer tax applies to all conveyances of land in Ontario. First-time homebuyers may be eligible

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Apr

The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Real Estate in Mississauga

Posted by Amit Bhandari in Buying

Recently I have been asked by a lot of people regarding the HST and what impact it will have on the Real Estate industry. Hopefully the following will answer some questions. The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) takes effect July 1, 2010 and will impact real estate in a variety of ways.

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