Posted by Becky on 31 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Local News, Quinte, Statistics, Trish Belford, real estate
Dollar sales for the month of June 2008 decreased by 22.1% compared to the same time in June 2007.
The number of new listings, year to date, increased 16.3% from 3,964 in 2007 to 4,611 in 2008.
These ongoing indications of decreasing market volume confirm that our area transition to a Buyer’s Market is continuing. In spite [...]
Posted by Becky on 29 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Quinte, Trish Belford, real estate, tips
The lure of a stunning gourmet kitchen or sparkling spa-style bathroom may have you chomping at the bit to begin a home renovation. But if you heed the advice of experienced renovators, pre-planning and advanced preparation are the secrets to renovation success. Here’s a helpful checklist to get your renovation started on the right track.
Decide [...]
Posted by Becky on 25 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: real estate
OPEN HOUSE - Sunday 1-230pm
88 College Street, Tweed, ON MLS# 2085298
Listed at $149,900. Located only minutes from downtown Tweed. 3+1 bedroom, side split with attached single car garage. Freshly painted main and upper level floors. New doors, windows. New flooring in kitchen, foyer and dining room. Updated kitchen. Private backyard with above ground pool. Extra large workshop [...]
Posted by Becky on 23 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Quinte, Statistics, Trish Belford, real estate, tips
A profile of renovation intenders across the five major centres shows that the majority of intenders are between the ages of 25 to 44, while those who are 65 and over have the lowest intentions to renovate this year at 25%.
Renovation intentions are highest among owners of older homes. Fifty-one per cent of households living [...]
Posted by Becky on 18 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Open Houses, Quinte, Trish Belford, real estate
31-17 Tracey Park Drive, Belleville MLS#2085156
Newly listed at $105,900, this is a 3 bedroom townhouse condo. Located close to schools, shopping and the bus routes. New kitchen 2007, newer carpets upstairs, laminate floors in kitchen. Freshly painted basement, newer windows and all appliances one year old included. Immediate possession available.
Come join Trish at the open [...]
Posted by Becky on 15 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Programs, Trish Belford, mortgage, real estate
Last week it was reported that the 40 year amortization would no longer be an option for home buyers. As well, home buyers would have to have 5% down since 100% financed mortgages will no longer be an option as of October 15, 2008.
These two changes have been/will be implemented in order to avoid the [...]
Posted by Becky on 11 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Trish Belford, mortgage, real estate, tips
The following information is important for all buyers. Please read on to learn more.
You may have heard recently about the changes issued by the Federal Government. They have announced changes to the guarantee of mortgage loan insurance effective October 15, 2008.
As of October 15th, amortizations will only then be offered up to 35 years and [...]