House Prices in Oshawa, Ontario, for December 2014 - Attached Row Townhouses Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for December, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage   Oshawa House Prices – Attached Row Townhouses (See explanation of 5 different house types)   Author’s Note: In reviewing the market statistics for the month of December, it is relevant to note that, due to preparations for the holiday season, the holiday period itself (and the weather!), real estate activity is usually significantly lower than at other times of the year.   This should be kept in mind when considering the information in this Market Report.   Some points of Interest for December 2014:   üThe average price, for Attached Row Townhouses in Oshawa in... 01/21/2015

House Prices in Oshawa, Ontario, for December 2014 - Detached Homes Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for December, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage   Oshawa House Prices – Detached Homes (See explanation of 5 different house types)   Author’s Note: In reviewing the market statistics for the month of December, it is relevant to note that, due to preparations for the holiday season, the holiday period itself (and the weather!), real estate activity is usually significantly lower than at other times of the year.   This should be kept in mind when considering the information in this Market Report.   Some points of Interest for December 2014:   ü The average price, for Detached Homes in Oshawa in December 2014, increased f... 01/20/2015

Is it a Buyers’ Market, Sellers’ Market or Balanced Market? The Housing Markets in Oshawa, Ontario How to Tell Whether it is a Sellers’ Market, Buyers’ Market or Balanced Market   Author’s Note: Although the heading of this article specifically relates to Oshawa, the same principles apply to many other geographical areas, particularly, throughout Durham Region of Ontario, such as Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Clarington.    All real estate markets tend to be cyclical. They continue to fluctuate depending upon the basic economic concept of Supply and Demand.   Supply is the number of houses currently for sale (Active Listings). Demand is the number of Buyers currently looking to buy. Supply and Demand in the housing market depends upon various factors, including: ·     interest rates ·    ... 01/19/2015

5 Types of Homes in Oshawa, OntarioCondominium Apartments (Condos)The variety of home types in Oshawa can be confusing and, just to be difficult, there are variations within the house types. The information set out in this article also applies to:·    house types in Clarington·    house types in Whitby·    house types in Ajax·    house types in Pickeringand most other cities and communities within the South Durham Region of Ontario. The 5 major home types in these areas are:The 5 major home types in these areas are:       Detached Houses       Link Houses       Semi-Detached Houses       Townhouses       Condominium Apartments (Condos)  This Article Discusses Condominium Apartments(also known as Condos) Condominium ApartmentsCondominium ownership is a significant, expanding, section of ... 01/08/2015

5 Types of Homes in Oshawa, OntarioTownhouses The variety of home types in Oshawa can be confusing and, just to be difficult, there are variations within the house types. The information set out in this article also applies to:·    house types in Clarington·    house types in Whitby·    house types in Ajax·    house types in Pickeringand most other cities and communities within the South Durham Region of Ontario. The 5 major home types in these areas are:·    Detached Houses·    Link Houses·    Semi-Detached Houses·    Townhouses·    Condominium Apartments (Condos) This Article Discusses Townhouses. Townhouses:Townhouses are an excellent compromise between the higher cost of a detached home and the lower cost of a condominium apartment. However, there are many variations of a townhouse ... 01/08/2015

5 Types of Homes in Oshawa, OntarioLink Houses The variety of home types in Oshawa can be confusing and, just to be difficult, there are variations within the house types. The information set out in this article also applies to:·    house types in Clarington·    house types in Whitby·    house types in Ajax·    house types in Pickeringand most other cities and communities within the South Durham Region of Ontario. The 5 major home types in these areas are:·    Detached Houses·    Link Houses·    Semi-Detached Houses·    Townhouses·    Condominium Apartments (Condos) This Article Discusses Link Houses. Link Houses:Link Houses, also known as Linked Houses, are one of a group of house types that could be called Attached Houses because the individual houses are attached, in some way, to oth... 01/08/2015

5 Types of Homes in Oshawa, OntarioSemi-Detached Houses The variety of home types in Oshawa can be confusing and, just to be difficult, there are variations within the house types. The information set out in this article also applies to:·    house types in Clarington·    house types in Whitby·    house types in Ajax·    house types in Pickeringand most other cities and communities within the South Durham Region of Ontario. The 5 major home types in these areas are:·    Detached Houses·    Link Houses·    Semi-Detached Houses·    Townhouses·    Condominium Apartments (Condos) This Article Discusses Semi-Detached Houses. Semi-Detached Houses: Semi-Detached Houses are one of a group of house types that can be called Attached Houses because the individual dwelling units are attached, in som... 01/08/2015

5 Types of Homes in Oshawa, OntarioDetached Houses The variety of home types in Oshawa can be confusing and, just to be difficult, there are variations within the house types. The information set out in this article also applies to:·    house types in Clarington·    house types in Whitby·    house types in Ajax·    house types in Pickeringand most other cities and communities within the South Durham Region of Ontario. The 5 major home types in these areas are:·    Detached Houses·    Link Houses·    Semi-Detached Houses·    Townhouses·    Condominium Apartments (Condos) This Article Discusses Detached Houses.      Detached Houses:A detached home is a single family dwelling constructed on an individual parcel of land. It is not attached to any other dwelling, or structure, (except its ow... 01/08/2015

Home Prices for Oshawa Condo Townhouses Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for November, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage     Oshawa Home Prices for Condo Townhouses   Some points of Interest:   ü The average price, for Oshawa condo townhouses in November 2014, decreased from $170,839 in November 2013 to $152,190 in November 2014 – a huge decrease of $18,649 = a significant, -10.92%   ü The median price, for Oshawa condo townhouses in November 2014, increased from $132,750 in November 2013 to $133,000 in November 2014 – a small increase of $250 = 0.19%   ü There were 10 sales of Oshawa condo townhouses in in November 2014   ü There were 17 new listings of Oshawa condo townhouses during November 2014 and 17 active listin... 12/19/2014

FREE Home Sellers Seminar - For Oshawa Homeowners Are You Thinking about Selling Your Home Or Condo In The Next Six Months? Sign Up For This FREE Educational Home Sellers Real Estate Seminar! You Will Gain Insider Secrets To Selling Your Home Or Condo Quickly For Top Dollars!  www.TopHomeSalesProgram.com    Available Date: Monday January 12, 2015Time: 6:00pmLocation: Pickering, Ontario Who Should Attend?Whether you're a first time home or condo seller or have sold seven(7) homes in the past. You will learn how to get the best price possible for a home or condo and how to move worry free. The home/condo selling process will be broken down so that you can understand and use practical tips. You will also learn Real Estate Lingo! FREE Offers:* Get A FREE Copy Of " The Ultimate Home Seller's... 12/18/2014

Prices for Attached Row Townhouses in Oshawa, Ontario, for November 2014     (See Explanation of 5 different home types in Oshawa)   Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for November, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage     Oshawa Home Prices for Attached Row Townhouses   Some points of Interest:   ü The average price, for attached row townhouses in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $234,488 in November 2013 to $256,292 in November 2014 – a huge increase of $21,804 = a significant 9.30%   ü The median price, for attached row townhouses in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $255,000 in November 2013 to $260,000 in November 2014 – a small increase of $5,000 = a 1.96%   ü There were 12 sales of attached row townhouse... 12/18/2014

Prices for Semi-Detached Homes in Oshawa, Ontario, for November 2014   (See Explanation of 5 different home types in Oshawa)   Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for November, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage     Oshawa Home Prices for Semi-Detached Homes   Some points of Interest:   ü The average price, for semi-detached homes in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $219,144 in November 2013 to $244,972 in November 2014 – a huge increase of $25,828 = a significant 11.79%   ü The median price, for semi-detached homes in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $215,600 in November 2013 to $242,000 in November 2014 – a huge increase of $26,400 = a significant 12.24%   ü There were 25 sales of semi-detached homes in Osh... 12/18/2014

Prices for Detached Homes in Oshawa, Ontario, for November 2014   (See Explanation of 5 different home types in Oshawa) Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for November, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage     Oshawa Home Prices for Detached Homes  Some points of Interest: ü The average price, for detached homes in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $332,629 in November 2013 to $340,776 in November 2014 – an increase of $8,147 = a modest 2.45% ü The median price, for detached homes in Oshawa in November 2014, increased from $305,000 in November 2013 to $325,000 in November 2014 – a significant increase of $20,000 = a respectable 6.56% ü There were 133 sales of detached homes in Oshawa in November 2014 ü There were 166 ... 12/17/2014

Prices for Detached Homes in Oshawa, Ontario, for October 2014 Real estate market data for Oshawa, Ontario, for October, 2014 provided by Brian Wiseman LL.B., CIPS of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage   Oshawa Home Prices for Detached Homes  Some points of Interest:   ü The average price, for detached homes in Oshawa in October 2014, increased by 8.75% over the average for October 2013   ü The median price, for detached homes in Oshawa in October 2014, increased by 10.17% over the average for October 2013   ü There were 255 new listings during October 2014 but only 206 active listings remained at the end of the month When the number of active listings remaining at the end of the month is less than the number of new listings for the month, it is an indication that there are si... 11/16/2014

Elfie Hayes Mortgage Intelligence Oshawa You started a life in Toronto;  your condo selection was based on Price and Proximity to your office. Now we telecommute, Now you have a family.   New Land Transfer Taxes are punitive to second time buyers and your bang for the buck is higher in the 905's. The OTHER 905's Eh, Torontonians looking to escape the city for the suburbs often look west of the city to areas like Brampton, Mississauga,Oakville and Milton, but as some are finding out there is a land beyond Scarborough with much to offer buyers looking for a little more space and a smaller mortgage. Comprised of 8 municipalities, DurhamRegion, with its population over 600,000, has long lagged behind the boom that started west of the city in the 1970’s, but with a commute from Pickering ta... 01/28/2013

Three homes on my street went up for sale last week.  I have not seen any action at any of the properties so far.  In today's market it is simply not enough to put a sign on the front lawn.  Not one of these home owners have paid attention to curb appeal.  Let's face it you have to get buyers in the front door.  That means getting their attention at the curb.  Most buyers at least do a drive by before even suggesting to their agent that they want to look inside.  I have bought 12 homes in the last 20 years and my heart bought them outside before even walking thru the front door.  Home stagers are aware of what curb appeal means in grabbing a buyers attention.  It is so important to highlight every aspect of your home during the selling process.   Real estate agents should think of Home ... 04/07/2010

Have you ever found yourself in the awkward position of being tongue-tied and totally nervous because you were not sure who to introduce to whom? You feel totally insecure because both these personalities are VIP's in their own right; one is your boss and the other is head of another large company....But, everything you every heard about or learnt about introduction etiquette suddenly flew out of the "etiquette filing system" in your brain. When you find yourself in such a situation; unless you are a great actor; several things happen - you lose yourself confidence; your facial expression changes; your posture appears less upright and your voice either raises a pitch or two or becomes inaudible. The more confident you are when making introductions the more comfortable everyone around yo... 02/04/2010

You are a walking billboard for your image, and as a result, assumptions are made about you without your even saying a word. Your appearance - from the way you dress, walk, talk, your level of confidence, and your posture are keys to not only how you see and feel about yourself, but also how others see you. When you look good, you naturally feel more confident and happy; you tend to radiate an aura of positive energy which becomes contagious and magnetic. Others will be drawn to you and respond with the same positive energy that you project. Various research studies have shown that impressions about a person are formed in the first few seconds of interaction. Here are five quick and effective steps you can take to immediately enhance your image and help you to make positive, lasting imp... 02/04/2010

We all know the expression "think outside the box" but how many of us ever do?  We advertise in the same publications and fight for the bus stop bench space when it becomes available but with so many people doing the same things, how do you standout?   We use creative "unique" slogans or catchphrases that all sound alike.  We buy domain names for template websites that all look and sound alike (www.insertlocationhomesforsale,com).  We are a dime a dozen.  For most of you referral business and name recognition are the lifeblood of the industry, but for those of us still building our business, how do we set ourselves apart.  What do we do to make our name recognizable. This is my fourth market.  My fourth time building my business from scratch.  We have been moving from university town to... 12/21/2009

It would have been so much easier....If you were prepared.  Being able to speak confidently in everyday conversations helps to build your confidence and prepare you for speaking to larger groups.  At some point in your career or life you will be called upon to make a speech or present to a group of your peers, friends or family. Mostly you will be given an opportunity to prepare but sometimes you will be caught off guard with an impromptu request, how you present your information can enhance your career and raise your credibility. Speaking with confidence can be daunting, but it does not have to be a problem for you if you follow these suggestions. You will appear more confident and credible: 1.   Use proper English - You will sound smarter and more confident; slang is great for friendl... 11/29/2009