Durham Region For Sale By Owner Private Real Estate Sales

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Compare Newspaper Advertising To HomesByOwner Of Durham Region

Selling FSBO? Consider the cost of newspaper advertising compared to HomesByOwner of Durham Region. You will find we offer great value.

The local newspapers have a package in the classified section for homes for sale. The 25 word ad will run for 1 week in 8 papers. On Friday a colour photo can be included. This is at a cost of $240.00.

HomesByOwner of Durham Region offers a package that runs until the property is sold. It includes 10 photos, a complete sign package, your ‘direct’ web address, a 2,000 character ad, unlimited colour feature sheets, offer preparation paperwork, plus much more. All this for only $249.95.

Statistics show that 80% of consumers start their search for a new home on the internet. Should that not be the place you advertise your sale?

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 26 2009 10:39AM

First-Time Home Buyers Use Registered Retirement Savings Plan Funds To Purchase A Home

First-time home buyers can use up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to purchase or build a home. This is an increase from $20,000. This change was announced in Budget 2009.

Some conditions that apply are:

  • Funds deposited in the plan within the past 90 days cannot be withdrawn. 
  • All funds withdrawn are repayable in installments over a period not to exceed 15 years.

Other conditions apply and can be found on the Canada Department of Finance website.

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2 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 26 2009 09:30AM

First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit

A first-time home buyers’ tax credit was introduced in the 2009 budget. This is good news for anyone purchasing their first home.

When purchasing a qualifying home that closes after January 27, 2009, first time buyers will be eligible for a non-refundable tax credit of $5,000. Certain conditions apply and can be found on the Canada Department of Finance website.

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 25 2009 03:41PM

Pricing Your Home For A Quick Sale

Pricing your home is the most important step you will take when you decide to offer it for sale. What you set as the asking price will determine how long it will take to sell and the final sale price.

You should never price it according to:

  • What your neighbour feels it is worth
  • What you need to get
  • What you paid
  • What it will cost to build today
  • What you want after expenses are paid

There is not a company or organization that prices real estate. Buyers determine the value. A property is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it. This is why when pricing real estate most weight is placed on comparable properties in the same area that sold recently.

Over pricing a home will only create a longer sale. Plus, a buyer that looks at a property that has been on the market for an extended period of time will question why it has not sold yet. The final sale price could end up less than if the home had been priced correctly from the start.

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 20 2009 04:44PM

Understanding Insurance For Condos

In most cases, the cost of insurance for condos is included in the monthly maintenance fee. The management company will purchase adequate insurance to cover the entire complex. Each owner will then pay a pro-rated portion based on the size of their unit.

If it were up to each owner to purchase coverage for their unit, some might not do so. This would create a problem should there be a fire or damage to the structure.

The cost to insure the contents of their unit is left up to the owner. They should contact an insurance company to purchase coverage for their possessions. These are not covered in the policy they pay for in the monthly maintenance fees.   

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1 comment • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 20 2009 03:57PM

When Is The Best Time To Buy A House?

A question that comes up is when is the best time to buy a house is. Unfortunately there is really no correct answer to this question.

Some possible answers are when you can afford it and 10 years ago. The most logical is when your finances allow you to take this step.

They say there are 2 things you can count on in life. They are death and taxes. A third one could be that you need a roof over your head. If you consider that you will need one for as long as you live, it only makes sense to own rather than rent.

So when is the best time to buy a house? When you can qualify for the financing and have an adequate down payment. Another consideration is that your monthly obligation is within your comfort zone. Keep in mind that you need to allow for emergencies.  

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 20 2009 03:32PM

Open House This Weekend - Oshawa For Sale By Owner

Plan to attend this Oshawa For Sale By Owner open house this weekend.

Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22 --- Noon to 5pm

1445 Oneida Court, Oshawa

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 20 2009 10:38AM

Oshawa For Sale By Owner - Open House This Weekend

Plan to atttend this Oshawa For Sale By Owner open house this weekend.

1445 Oneida Court, Oshawa

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22 - Noon to 5pm

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  • Located in quiet court location in North Oshawa
  • All brick construction
  • Updated eat-in kitchen with oak cupboards
  • Formal dining room
  • Mainfloor bedroom
  • 4 piece bathroom on mainfloor
  • Family room with gas fireplace
  • Walkout to deck and inground pool
  • Stunning master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite bathroom on upper level
  • Bedroom and workshop in basement
  • 1 bedroom basement apartment
  • 3 season screened sunroom
  • Awesome workshop/garage
  • Parking for 6 vehicles in driveway
  • Walking distance to Durham College and UOIT

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 17 2009 04:41PM

Money Making Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale

Shawna has put a lot of time and thought into creating this list of steps to take when selling a home.

When you decide to put your home on the market, use these ideas to get a quick sale and sell for top dollar.

Via Shawna Ebersole | Greenwood, IN Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty):

What more could you want than to get your home sold for top dollar in short order without any hassles?  If you take a moment and read through the following suggestions before you put your property on the market, you'll be well on your way to a successful sale.

Our goal is to simplify, depersonalize, and de-clutter your home in order for it to show larger and brighter, giving a more spacious feeling to potential buyers.  These steps will provide you with an advantage over the competition. 

Many items will need to be removed to storage and packed for moving.  This is important and should be considered as merely giving you a head start on the move to your new home.

General Prep Tips:

  • Start by airing out the home.  Most people are turned off by even the smallest odor.  Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers or if you are a smoker.
  • If it has been over a year since the carpets have been cleaned - or if they really need it - now is the time to do it.  Bare floors should be waxed or polished, as well.
  • Clean and wipe down all stained woodwork including doors and cabinets with a wood maintenance product such as "Old English" or "Liquid Gold".
  • Replace or clean A/C filters.  Clean all A/C vents and intake grids.
  • Kepp A/C set no warmer than 75 degrees and heat no cooler than 70 degrees.
  • Use an air freshener in each room (try to avoid floral scents as they can be too strong).

Lighting:

  • Upgrade the wattage in all light fixtures to the highest level safety will allow.
  • Dust/Wash all light fixtures and fans.

Windows:

  • Dust blinds, windowsills and plant ledges.
  • Remove any cobwebs inside and outside.
  • Clean interior and exterior of all windows and glass doors.
  • Take screens off before washing and leave screens off of the front of the house.
  • Keep all blinds/shades pulled up/open and draperies removed to allow maximum light.

Carpet:

  • Steam clean if not replacing.  If replacing, we can help you make choices that will be most appealing to buyers.

Bathrooms:

  • Clean all tubs, toilets and sinks.  Then polish the sinks with lemon or vegetable oil.  Polish all hardware to a shine.
  • Stow unused shampoos, soaps, scrubbing implements, razors, etc. under sink.
  • Stow laundry hamper in closet.
  • Stow wastebasket under sink.
  • Rugs/commode lid covers should be removed.
  • Store cleansers under sink.
  • Streamline counter - only 1 or 2 decorative items on display.
  • Linen cabinets should be organized and number of items reduced.
  • Use baskets to hold make-up and toiletries so that after use they can be stored under the counter.
  • Bathtubs, showers and sinks should be freshly caulked.  the grout and tile should be clean and in good condition.  There should be no leaks in the faucets or traps.

Kitchen:

  • Keep all flat surfaces (countertops, appliance tops and furniture) cleared off as much as possible.  Kitchen counters should have very little on them to show that there is plenty of available workspace.  keep appliances stored when not in use.
  • Go over the kitchen as if you were a health inspector.  Clean the oven, range (put in new drip pans) and check the seal of the dishwasher door.
  • Remove all magnets, notes, pictures, etc. from the front and sides of the refrigerator.
  • Stow trashcan in pantry or underneath kitchen sink.

Utility Room:

  • Organize shelves and put away non-cleanser items.
  • Keep area clear of clothes.

Pantry / Closets:

  • Thin all closets dramatically and organize remaining items neatly on shelves and be sure to allow space between hanging items.  at one very visible spot, leave space, so the rear wall of the closet/pantry will show when the door is opened.  Leave a small empty space on each shelf to show potential storage space.

Bedrooms and Living Areas:

  • Make sure that there is not too much furniture in a room.  Select pieces that look best and put others in the garage or storage.
  • Depersonalize your home by storing personal photos so that potential buyers may visualize their personal items in the home.  this is probably one of the most important things to a potential buyer!

House Exterior:

  • Thoroughly sweep down all exterior sides of the house and eaves to clean cobwebs and wasp nests.

Yard:

  • Keep lawn mowed, weeded and well-edged.
  • Trim trees and shrubs.
  • Clean out flowerbeds and invest in a few flats of colorful flowers.

Front Entry Porch:

  • Be sure front door area is clean and free of dirt, dust and cobwebs.
  • Repaint door and trim if not pristine.
  • Add new thick "Welcome" mat and keep it clean.
  • Make sure doorbell is working properly.

Garage:

  • Drastically clean and re-organize.
  • Sweep and clean - remove all cobwebs and any oil or grease from floor.

Preparing Your Home For Sale  Preparing Your Home For Sale Brochure

This information was originally published at:  http://ishopgreenwood.com/2009/02/04/money-making-tips-preparing-your-home-to-sell/

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 13 2009 03:47PM

Oshawa For Sale By Owner Great Gulf Home In Growing Harmony / Taunton Area

This Oshawa For Sale By Owner is built by Great Gulf Homes and located in the popular area of Harmony / Taunton.

  • 1 year old
  • 4 spacious bedrooms
  • Master bedroom has walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite bathroom
  • Media area on top floor
  • Formal dining room
  • Main floor family room with gas fireplace
  • Eat-in kitchen with oak cupboards
  • Walkout to deck from the kitchen
  • Mainfloor laundry
  • Attached 2 car garage
  • Walkout basement ($9,000 upgrade ) to fenced yard
  • 9 foot ceilings - $1,200 upgrade
  • Oak staircase - $1,000 upgrade
  • Covered front porch
  • Vinyl windows
  • Parking for 4 vehicles in the driveway
  • Close to shopping, restaurants, banks, future Highway 407

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0 comments • Durham Region For Sale By Owner • February 11 2009 10:35AM