November 2008

U.S. Realtor Has Harsh Words for Some Home Sellers

by Rosalin Smith Carr November 23, 2008 Tips for Sellers

Tough economics times can bring out either the best or the worst in us. In a recent article, Texas realtor Paul Pastore reminds sellers to be realistic when it comes to pricing and presenting their home for sale. While his advice is timely, his language …

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How to Avoid a Lawsuit After Selling Your House – Toronto Homes

by Rosalin Smith Carr November 17, 2008 Tips for Sellers

Lawyer Bob Aaron wrote an interesting article recently about a home seller’s obligations to disclose house defects to buyers. According to Aaron, the main criterion the courts apply to decide if a seller is responsible for repairs/defects is whether the defects are patent (obvious) …

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November 2008 – Lawrence Park Market Report and Average Sale Price

by Rosalin Smith Carr November 8, 2008 Lawrence Park

Comparing home sales in Lawrence Park for the period January to October 2008 with the same period in 2007.
Last year there were 51 homes sold, versus 35 in 2008, a 35% drop, but the average sale price managed to climb 10% from $1,969,000 to …

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Tough Times Are No Time for Inexperienced Realtors

by Rosalin Smith Carr November 6, 2008 Tips for Buyers

“There are far too many agents out there who don’t specialize, who do just two or three deals a year. Would you use a part-time lawyer or a part-time dentist? We need to raise the bar.” So says a high-profile executive of a …

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November 2008 – Leaside Market Report and Average Sale Price

by Rosalin Smith Carr November 4, 2008 Toronto Real Estate

Comparing home sales in Leaside for the last six months of 2007 to the same period in 2008.
Last year there were 125 homes sold, versus 71 in 2008, a 43% drop, but the average sale price managed to climb by 9% from $821,000 to $898,000.

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