The Future Of Bronte

Posted on Jun 22, 2011 in Bronte

Hey all, If you are interested in finding out what Bronte Village Mall will look like going forward you should be attending Walton Memorial Church on Thursday June 23rd from 7-9pm.   The church is located at  2489 Lakeshore Rd. West, which is on the north side of Lakeshore just west of Bronte Rd. Click here to see news release from...

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Importance Of Infrastructure

Posted on May 13, 2011 in Bronte, Economy

  I am a HUGE believer in Bronte and the southwest quadrant of Oakville!  We are just really starting to hit stride in Bronte.  Federal, provincial and municipal government have been investing in our neck of the woods for a while now and change is noticeable in many areas.  Here are just a few of the MAJOR infrastructure projects in the Bronte area that have been completed recently or are currently under construction. These projects create growth and long term sustainability in the area. INFRASTRUCTURE IN BRONTE 1)  New interchanges and...

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Infrastructure In Bronte

Posted on Apr 11, 2011 in Bronte

 Hello Bronte residents, welcome to your first edition of “Real Estate In Bronte”!!!!  The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you updated on important issues that have a direct impact on the value of your home.  It will be coming to your front door and it doesn’t cost you a cent. This little publication will keep you informed on local developments, home sales, stats and activity.  Basically anything that has an effect either positive or negative on Bronte’s real estate will be discussed here.    I am a HUGE believer in...

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Moving Expenses

Posted on Mar 22, 2011 in Real Estate

Buying a home comes with many added expenses that seem to catch a lot of purchasers by surprise.  Here are a few expenses you must consider as well as a rough estimate of what they cost…… 1 )  Home inspection: $350-$450, not mandatory, this is a smart option for you to take advantage of though. 2)  Legal costs and disbursements: $2000, this is probably on the high side, but it will include your Title Insurance. 3)  Moving: $500-$3000, It all depends, are you renting a truck and paying your buddies with pizza and beer or are you going...

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Buying a home? Determine your “needs vs wants”.

Posted on Mar 17, 2011 in Real Estate

This will be a quick little article, I hope you find it helpful. There is a problem a lot of people seem to have, a problem I see all too often.  That problem is determining your “wants” vs. your “needs”. It may seem obvious, but unfortunately it is far from the norm. The first step for most people is to figure out how much they can afford to spend on their new home. Once that # is determined, most home hunters usually jump on mls.ca to see what is on the market in their price range.  Unfortunetly without a list...

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CREA and the Competition Bureau

Posted on Mar 16, 2011 in Economy, Real Estate

It has now been some time since the announcement was made regarding the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (MLS) settlement with the Canadian Competition Bureau and the initial frenzy of news has begun to die down. It is time for some analysis on how this change will affect the Canadian real estate landscape both in the short term (24 months) and long term. Whenever there is a regulatory change there are both intended consequences of the change as well as the unintended and often negative consequences. What Does This Settlement...

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