Beautiful 2 Storey Semi-Detached Home FOR SALE in Waterdown Ontario

Style, Quality and Value!

The Package You've Been Waiting For!

Come See This Gorgeous Waterdown 2 Storey, Semi-Detached Home.

Featuring 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Spacious Living Room with Hardwood Floors, Crown Moulding Through-Out, Inside Entry from Garage, Bright Oak Eat-In Kitchen with Over the Range Microwave, Dishwasher & Walkout to a 2 Tier Deck. Master Bedroom with His & Her's Closets, New Carpet (09). Huge linen closet. Walk-Out to a Deck from the Large Beautifully Finished Lower Level. A Beautiful Recreation Room with Hardwood Floors, Potlights & Surround Sound. A Great Place To Entertain Friends & Family.

This Wonderful Home is situated in a Nice Neighbourhood on a Quiet Court.

A short walk to a central park for the kids to play & Recreation facility (YMCA) nearby.

All Amenities are Literally, Just Around the Corner!

With Big Box Stores such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, Rona Home & Garden, makes Life a Little Easier.

Other Amenties such as Dining, Entertainment, Banking, Boutiques, Small Shops & Groceries are All within a 5-10 minute Drive to the Heart of Waterdown.

Minutes to ALL Major Hwy's making the commute to either Hamilton or Toronto Easy!

Because of the Close proximity of HWY's #5 & 6, Your Commute to Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara and Windsor will be easy to connect to Major Hwy's such as; 401 (east & west) Q.E.W., 403 and 407(ETR).

How Great Is That!!

This Home is A Fabulous Find!

COME SEE THIS ONE TODAY!! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Call Lisa For Your Personal Tour of this Beautiful Home Today!

LISA TOLLIS, REALTOR®

Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.

Hamilton Ontario  905 574 4600

Toll Free: 1 877 574 4601

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AUGUST REAL ESTATE SALES CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN HAMILTON-BURLINGTON

August sales continue trend

(September 3, 2009 – Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1,133 units sold in August, indicating an increase of 16 per cent over the same month last year. The total unit sales for the first eight months of 2009 are being reported at 4.5 per cent lower for the same period last year, while new units listed are 8.6 per cent lower for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB).

"With summer coming to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the local resale market," said Bruce King, RAHB President. "The August numbers continued the positive trend set in July, with sales and average price up, year over year. 2009 has thus far continued to surprise market watchers."

Residential properties sold during August totalled 1,090 which included 846 freehold properties and 244 condominiums. Commercial sales for August, including industrial, farm, vacant land and business, totalled 43 units.

The average price of freehold residential properties sold in the month of August was $313,356, an increase of 2.7 per cent over August last year. The average sale price reflects the dollar volume of residential sales divided by the number of total residential units sold.

In the condominium market the average price of condominiums in August was $215,154, an increase of 1.3 per cent over August 2008.

The total number of units listed for sale during August was 1,535, which is 2.8 per cent fewer than were listed in the same period in 2008.

"Last week CREA revised their annual forecast to accommodate the strong sales we saw in the second quarter and are now seeing in the third," added King. "Their revision represents a change in the predicted annual decline in activity to 0.4 per cent compared to levels set in 2008, and is a significant upward adjustment from the previously forecast decline of 14.7 per cent issued last May."

Unit sales reflect "all property types" including residential, condominiums, commercial property, farmland and sale of businesses.
courtesy of: RAHB Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington

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Lisa Tollis SRES.
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
Office: 905 574 4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574 4601

www.LisaTollis.ca

Things To Consider In A Buyers Market

Things to consider in a buyer's market Real Estate Tips

(NC)—Housing prices and interest rates are at historic lows.

The real estate market is stabilizing. It's a buyer's market – so buy. Just be sure to think with your head and not with your heart when making this big investment.

With homebuilders advertising reduced rates to entice homebuyers, don't let the “value” of the sale entice you into buying more than you can afford. First, determine an appropriate home price range. A good way to figure this out is that monthly mortgage payments should be no more than 29 percent of gross income.

While you may take into consideration that your income may increase over the years – just be sure not to over-extend yourself – making you “house poor.” With all the new homes on the market, you'll be sure to find one that meets your wants and your wallet. When choosing a mortgage, you have two basic options – a fixed or an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM).

With interest rates at all-time lows, fixed mortgages are a good, safe option since they ensure the same rate for the life of the loan. While flexible ARM loans may seem enticing with their lower initial rates and monthly payments – beware. As interest rates increase, so will your payments – and could eventually make your monthly payments unaffordable.

Once you've found your dream home at a dream price, continue to build on your investment by including eco-friendly options. If buying a new home, check to see that the homebuilder follows the R-2000 Standard, a voluntary benchmark for homebuilding in Canada that incorporates cost-effective, energy-efficient building practices and technologies. Some of these practices may include water-saving faucets and showerheads, energy-saving appliances, high-efficiency heating and cooling, and high R-rated insulation and windows.

While being green with the implementation of these eco-friendly products – you'll also be sure to save some green during the life of your home on energy and water bills. As of 2009, all Moen bathroom faucets now feature a 32 percent water savings over the industry standard. More information on water-saving faucets and showerheads is available online at http://www.moen.ca/. courtesy of- News Canada

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Lisa Tollis SRES.
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
Office: 905 574 4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574 4601
www.LisaTollis.ca

Online Education for New Home Buyers In Ontario

Online Education Available for New Home Buyers

(NC)-Tarion Warranty Corporation is now offering New Home Buyer Education Seminars online to help consumers understand the warranty that comes with newly built homes in Ontario. Tarion regulates Ontario's home building industry and ensures purchasers receive the statutory warranty coverage that builders are required to provide.

'Understanding Warranty Coverage' is the first in what will be a series of online topics designed to help purchasers better understand the warranty process and coverages. It provides a broad range of information on topics such as deposit and delayed closing protection, what is and is not covered under the work and materials warranties and how homeowners can go about making a warranty claim to their builder.

Originally offered at the company's Customer Centres in Toronto, Ottawa and London, the seminar was well-attended and received positive feedback from participants so, the next logical step was to offer the information more broadly to new home buyers across the province. Additional seminar topics will be added over time.

The seminar can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week on tarion.com. Topics are arranged in manner that allows viewers to quickly move through the presentation to the areas that are of most interest.

"Offering educational seminars online will allow us to reach homeowners across Ontario so they can better educate themselves about their warranty rights and responsibilities," said Tarion President and CEO Howard Bogach. "Understanding not only the warranty process, but also the roles that builders and Tarion play will help ensure a successful new home experience - and that is our goal."

Online Education Seminars will allow home buyers to:

• view the presentation in their own time, starting and pausing at their convenience;
• select specific topics relevant to their individual needs; and
• print out a copy of the presentation for reference.
In addition, relevant documents such as the Homeowner Information Package and the Construction Performance Guidelines are readily available in the resources section.
In order to ensure continual improvement Tarion encourages viewers to provide comments through the feedback section. To watch the Understanding Warranty Coverage seminar go to www.tarion.com and select the link on the homepage.

To learn more about the mandatory new home warranty, visit www.tarion.com

courtesy of: News Canada

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Lisa Tollis SRES.
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
Office: 905 574 4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574 4600

www.LisaTollis.ca

When Viewing Homes, View Them with Your Eyes WIDE OPEN!!

When Viewing Homes, View Them with Your Eyes WIDE OPEN!!!
Ok, so you're in the market to purchase a home.

August & September are couple of the BEST Months to List & Purchase a Home!
Some want into their New Homes Before or During the Start of the New School Year.

Next step is that you'll want to go to a bunch of open houses or have your realtor set up appointments to view homes for sale.

You pull up to the curb and there it is - the home of your dreams.

Calm down.

Take a deep breath and start again. The hardest thing to do when looking for a home is to remain objective. It is easy to fall in love with a home's appearance, but it's very important to look beyond the window dressing.

The following not only helps Buyers, It also helps Sellers to get there home ready before they list it on the market.

Here are some things to consider when looking at a home:

General upkeep
First appearances do count. Is the home dirty and cluttered? Are the lawns uncut? Are the walls chipped and in need of paint? If the owner hasn't bothered to keep the house looking clean and attractive, what problems are lurking below the surface?

Water leaks
Water can do a lot of damage to a home. It rots wood, undermines foundations, and leads to mould and mildew. Reshingling a house, or repairing a cracked foundation to stop water leaks, can be extremely expensive.

It takes an expert eye to find most water leaks (which is why we recommend you have a house inspected before you buy). If you spot stains, bulges and other signs of water damage on ceilings or walls, make special note that there could be a problem.

Appliances and fixtures
Test the lights, faucets, toilets, furnace, air conditioning, and all major appliances that are to be included with the home. Make sure everything is working as it should.

Floors
Floors should be smooth, even, and solid. Soft springy sections, excessive squeaking, and unevenness are all indications that expensive repairs may be needed.

Doors and windows
Check that doors and windows fit snugly and operate smoothly. Look for flaked paint and loose caulking. Check for drafts.

Drainage
Walk around the yard looking for areas where water might collect. Soggy areas near the foundation indicate poor drainage.

Grout and Caulking
If the grout and caulking around bathroom and kitchen tiles are loose and crumbling, there is a good chance water is finding its way into the wall or under the floor.

Structural
Look for deep cracks in the foundations or loose mortar and bricks.

Furnishings
If you are not planning to replace all of your furniture (and not many people are), make sure it will fit into the rooms of the new house. Be sure to bring a measuring tape. Rooms can be deceptive.

Storage space
Make sure your new house has enough storage space for all your belongings. And that means more than just your clothes. Think of all the things that need to find a home - tools, gardening equipment, old toys, sports equipment, and all those wedding presents that are still in their original boxes. Check the size of the closets, the attic, the basement, and the garage. Rule of thumb: there's never enough storage space.

Inspection
You should take a long hard look at a house before you put in an offer to protect yourself from disappointment down the road. But, nothing can replace the expert opinion of a qualified home inspector. Inspectors can spot problems that the average person would never find and they can usually advise you on how much it will cost to make the repairs. A home inspection can help you determine whether or not you are going to make an offer on a house, and if you decide to go ahead, just how much that offer is going to be.

If you require more Information on Buying or Selling a Home, Please Do Not Hesitate to Call Me

Lisa Tollis SRES
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
905 574-4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574-4601

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Thinking of Being a Landlord?

How do I start being a landlord?
Whether you have a small apartment in your basement or own a large high-rise, as a landlord you are subject to rules and regulations that define your responsibilities and what you can and cannot do.
Since each province and territory has its own landlord and tenant legislation, make sure you know the rules and regulations that apply to your province (there are some surprising differences). The collection of Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheets is great reference material to get you started. You can also look for books, booklets, and guides published for new landlords (since legislation can change, make sure that the publication is up to date).
It is also advisable to get some expert legal advice. This is a specialized area of law, so make sure you consult a specialist.

courtesy of Royal LePage Canada

Lisa Tollis
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Recreational Properties. Looking to buy a Cottage for family Summer fun?

How do I find properties outside of the city?

A recreational property is your escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life – a place to relax and enjoy nature with family and friends.
Whether it is a chalet in the mountains, a cottage by the lake, or a villa by the ocean, Canadians can choose from some of the best recreational properties in the world. Click Here to learn more about Recreational Properties.
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Bungalow For Sale in Grimsby Centre *NEW PRICE*

• 2 bath, 4 bdrm bungalow "Backs Onto Greenspace" - $279,900 CAD - * NEW PRICE *
Grimsby Centre, Grimsby - Delightful 3 +1 bedrm 2 bath one floor plaster const. home in established family friendly neighbrhd, backing onto green space. Upgraded roof, c/air, furnace, kitchen, baths, soffits & fascia. Features in this spacious home: c/vac, g as fp, air cleaner, main famrm, fully fenced yard, dble garage with auto opener & concrete patio & there is easy hwy access. Pride of ownership shows in this one owner home. A pleasure to show.Features:Fireplace, Central air conditioning, Central vacuum system, Garage: double, Double width or more driveway, Brick exterior finish, Completely finished basement, Complete basement, Forced air, Sewer/storm, Natural Gas, Separate Dining Room
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