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Showing posts with label Mississauga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mississauga. Show all posts
Friday, April 22, 2016
3 Bedroom Stacked Townhome for Sale in Mississauga $305 000.00
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Thursday, April 7, 2016
Luxurious Bathrooms & Closets
As a Realtor in the Greater Toronto Area, I have the privilege to be privy to some of the most luxurious homes on the market for sale. I get to peak.
I am often marveled by the sheer opulence and wealth of the homes themselves. As I examine the craftsmanship, the detail and the sheer size of individual rooms themselves, I close my eyes and sigh that my Powerball hasn't come in. Until that day arrives, I settle with the perk of being allowed to show, sell and walk through some of the most gorgeous homes that the average person only gets to drive by.
I thought I'd let you have a look at what a few bathrooms and closets in the $2 million to $7 million Homes for Sale look like.
How is that for for beauty? There's smaller apartments in NYC that rent for thousands of dollars and these, well, they're just bathrooms. Now I don't know about you, but I'd certainly spend alot of time living in here alone; never mind the rest of the house.
If you're like me, closets are a Big Deal. I admit I have somewhat of a shoe fetish, okay, purses too, and am often enamored of a well put togethor walk in, but these next few closets, well, they're the dream closets I didn't even know I wanted, until now.
It would certainly be one hell of a shopping spree to fill these beauties wouldn't it? One day my Black Amex will arrive. Surely it will.
Finally, life wouldn't be complete without this;
Because if you're going to dream big, there'd better be wine!
These homes are all currently on the Market in the GTA ranging from $2 000 000.00 to $7 000 000.00 and I can certainly state with confidence that the remainder of the rooms in each of these properties are as beautiful and unreal as their bathrooms and closets.
If you'd like to make an appointment, let me know; Pre Qualified Buyers can book showings on these properties by calling me direct at 416-388-7384 or email nicole@gtalisted.com. As a proud Realtor of Sutton West Realty, I'd be happy serve.
Nicole Kreutzberg
This blog is the writers personal opinion and is not written to take place of legal, financial or other advice. Be further noted that it is also not intended to solicit Buyers or Clients already under Agency Agreement or Contact.
I am often marveled by the sheer opulence and wealth of the homes themselves. As I examine the craftsmanship, the detail and the sheer size of individual rooms themselves, I close my eyes and sigh that my Powerball hasn't come in. Until that day arrives, I settle with the perk of being allowed to show, sell and walk through some of the most gorgeous homes that the average person only gets to drive by.
I thought I'd let you have a look at what a few bathrooms and closets in the $2 million to $7 million Homes for Sale look like.
How is that for for beauty? There's smaller apartments in NYC that rent for thousands of dollars and these, well, they're just bathrooms. Now I don't know about you, but I'd certainly spend alot of time living in here alone; never mind the rest of the house.
If you're like me, closets are a Big Deal. I admit I have somewhat of a shoe fetish, okay, purses too, and am often enamored of a well put togethor walk in, but these next few closets, well, they're the dream closets I didn't even know I wanted, until now.
It would certainly be one hell of a shopping spree to fill these beauties wouldn't it? One day my Black Amex will arrive. Surely it will.
Finally, life wouldn't be complete without this;
Because if you're going to dream big, there'd better be wine!
These homes are all currently on the Market in the GTA ranging from $2 000 000.00 to $7 000 000.00 and I can certainly state with confidence that the remainder of the rooms in each of these properties are as beautiful and unreal as their bathrooms and closets.
If you'd like to make an appointment, let me know; Pre Qualified Buyers can book showings on these properties by calling me direct at 416-388-7384 or email nicole@gtalisted.com. As a proud Realtor of Sutton West Realty, I'd be happy serve.
Nicole Kreutzberg
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| Sutton West Realty Inc.,Brokerage 5415 Dundas St W, Ste 300, To Ont M9B 1B5 Office: 416-236-6000 |
This blog is the writers personal opinion and is not written to take place of legal, financial or other advice. Be further noted that it is also not intended to solicit Buyers or Clients already under Agency Agreement or Contact.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Toronto Vs. Mississauga... Apples to Apples
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| A map of the Greater Toronto Area with the City of Toronto and the four surrounding regional municipalities. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
According to recent statistics, the average price of the Canadian home is now a whopping $640 000.00 -- bordering if not surpassing on the unaffordable for the average family; yet the markets remain hot, hot, hot.
In the GTA, clients are often adamant on location, location, location - never considering what their dollar will get them if they peak outside the box for just a moment. Often, I've client's give me amazing wish lists, price ceiling and they finish their dreams with one word: Toronto, not considering the possibilities of a Mississauga home or any where else for that matter.
Let's compare. I've picked 2 properties in the same price category (under $640k) both a minimum 3 bedroom, with drive and both within 10 minutes of a Go Station (easy downtown access) and both within about 15 minutes of each other.
First Property:
Location: Alderwood, Toronto
Cost; $639 900.00
Type: Semi Detached, 2 Story
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Basement: Finished
Drive: Private
Lot Size; 25 x 120
Taxes: $2942
Down payment:
$127 980.00 -- 20% to avoid CMHC Mtg Insurance OR
If you choose to only put down 5% the down payment in conjunction with new legislative requirements will be: $38 990.00 - which is 5% of the 1st $500 000.00 and 10% of the balance over $500 000.00
Second Property:
Location: Cooksville, Mississauga
Cost: $614 900.00
Type: Semi Detached, 2 Story
Bedrooms: 3 + 1
Bathrooms: 3
Basement: Finished with Kitchen and Separate Entrance
Drive; Private
Lot Size: 30 x 120
Taxes: $3636
Down payment:
$122 980.00 -- 20% to avoid CMHC Mtg Insurance OR
If you choose to only put down 5% the down payment in conjunction with new legislative requirements will be; $36 490.00 - which is 5 % of the 1st $500 000.00 and 10% of the balance over $500 000.00.
Estimated Closing Costs on Both Properties:
Toronto Home
Ontario Land Transfer Tax: $9273.00
Toronto Land Transfer Tax: $8523.00
Legal Fee's & Disbursements: $6000.00 (roughly)
Needed to close: $23 796 -- plus your Down Payment
Mississauga Home
Ontario Land Transfer Tax: $9353.00
Legal Fee's & Disbursements $6000.00 (roughly)
Needed to close: $15 353 -- plus your Down Payment
Is there a difference? The finances required to close a Toronto Property vs. a Mississauga Property is a cost differential of $8443.00. Does that make a difference to you? For most, $8443.00 is a lot of money and if you take into account that these properties are both within 10 minutes of a Go Train station and both within 15 minutes of each other, it can be a huge savings.
Yes location makes a difference, I absolutely agree. The wrong street, the wrong block, the wrong area -- all effect the value of a home but Apples to Apples, Buyers should always consider all of their options before they close their minds because one street, one block or one City abutting another, can result in a huge savings.
My goal, as a Realtor, is to get you the MOST amount of home for your money with as many, if not all aspects of your 'Wants' and 'Needs', certain conditions apply of course as I am not a magician, all I ask is that you open your mind to the possibility that in the GTA, having the word 'Toronto' in your home address, also comes with a price which can mean the difference between entering the market now or waiting even longer.
As always, I am here to serve.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me any time via email: nicole@gtalisted.com or phone/text: 416-388-7384 and I'll be happy to chat with you.
As of March 31, 2016 both of these properties remain actively on the market and I am available to show these properties to Prospective Buyers at any time. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule an appointment.
Nicole Kreutzberg
Realtor
Sutton West Realty Inc,
Email: nicole@gtalisted.com
Website; www.gtalisted.com
Phone; 416-388-7384
The information written on this blog is meant for explanatory and illustrative purposes only and are rough estimations not necessarily reflective of actual costs which are all subject to factors not necessarily reflected here. This Blog is also not meant to solicit Buyers or Persons already under contract.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
The Ad Game
I
work with Buyers in all price ranges and am always faced with unique
challenges. Every range has its
own. The Ad Game is designed to make me
look bad to my Buyers and make it seem like I am hiding something, which, trust
me, I am not. I really and truly want to
find you that property in that lower budget as much as you do and with your
specifications it can be a challenge but one I willingly accept, so trust me
when I tell you to ignore the Ads. It’s a game.
Scenario:
Buyer,
lower budget, needs may include 2 washrooms, parking, not a Condo or Townhouse
and no maintenance (condo/HOA) fee’s.
Preference is a Detached but Semi – Detached better. In a housing market like the Greater Toronto
Area where the average is about $400 000.00 on the really lower end, this is
truly difficult but not unattainable.
Again, challenge accepted.
The
Ad Game
“Hot
New Listing $320 000.00 Amazing 3 Bedroom home, renovated call: 416-555-1212”
“Great
Townhome $279 000.00, 3 Bedrooms with walkout to yard, call: 416-555-1212”
My
client’s see these ad’s, immediately call me and demand why I haven’t showed
them the property – it’s exactly what they are looking for and in their price
range!
The
Truth
Ad
# 1 Truth… while it appears to be local (the agent has a local area code consistent
with the GTA) it’s not. I call the Agent
who’s not excited by my call because I am not a potential client but just
another ‘agent’ and find that the property is actually located an hour outside
of the GTA. An hour. That’s a huge
commute. Huge. I provide the info back
to my client and they are disappointed.
I go so far as to send them the actual MLS listing so they see I am not
trying to keep them from this great property and they realize that I am telling
the truth and no, they are not willing to commute an hour, in low traffic.
Ad
# 2 Truth... again, it seems right up their alley.
A townhome, okay, we can settle for a townhome, it’s under budget, why
haven’t you showed it to me? So again, I
call. Get the MLS number and send it
over so my clients can read the fine print – specifically where it states that
there are maintenance fee’s over 300-400 dollars a month – something they
specifically do not or will not pay for.
I
am not suggesting that real estate advertising is wrong or that the agents are
doing anything unseemly. In fact as real
estate agents, we are held to Federal Laws on all advertising and could face
both criminal and punitive penalties should we mislead the public. What I am stating is this. If you see an ad that doesn’t provide all the
information and the price does seem too good to be true, it probably is.
A
good advertisement wanting to sell the actual property instead of wanting to
provide potential clients for the agent will tell you where the property is: what
area and probably what street. It will
let you know that if it’s a Townhome, there’s maintenance fees. If it’s intercity, there’s a mutual
drive. It will in a few short words
provide the pertinent information and provide an MLS number or website info so
that you can get more information instead of the agent trying to get
information out of you, when you call.
When
I sit down with a potential Buyer I have a check list of info that I use to
begin my search on the MLS system. It includes
price, area, bedrooms, driveways, maintenance fee’s, washrooms, square footage
and any other relevant information that can help me search accurately. Sure I will search outside the ‘box’. If your price range is so low that there are
no listings, I may increase the range search by 10-20 thousand because maybe
there is a listing in there that has been so long on the market that it may be
negotiable. I may see a listing that
only has 2 bedrooms, when you need 3 but there is a potential 3rd
bedroom in the basement. I may decrease
the number of washrooms you require because sometimes the search is about
compromise but if you tell me you’d like to live in say, Mississauga – I am not
looking in Whitby. If you tell me that
you require a home with its own driveway because you own a large Ford F150, I
know that a mutual drive won’t work so I don’t include those in those I show
you.
A
responsible agent who cares about what their clients’ needs are will show them
the properties as close to a match to their wish list as possible.
Obviously
there will always be compromises but our goal is to make you the most satisfied
Buyer we possibly can. I have access to
all the MLS listings in the GTA long before you do and believe me, if a home
comes up with your needs – you will know about it, that’s how the MLS is
designed when used properly.
Don’t
let the ads fool you, many are a game designed to bring the advertising agents
new clients – and there’s nothing wrong with that, but trust in your own agent,
they really are working diligently to find you the one that you want.
If
you have any questions regarding real estate, are interested in interviewing me
as your potential agent or would like some neighborhood info on prices, please
contact me at your convenience. Always
here to help and always happy to meet new clients!
Nicole
Kreutzberg
Realtor
Sutton
West Realty Inc., Brokerage
(416)
388-7384
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