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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Email me your best photos or videos of your Niagara Snowmen for a chance to win $100 Giant Tiger Gift Card. I am looking for silly, funny, sporty and perhaps real estate oriented (hint hint) snowmen. Contest starts February 12, 2011 and r...uns until March 12, 2011 and the winner and all entries recieved will be posted at www.facebook.com/SallyDollarRLP . Please INCLUDE: Name, address, email or telephone number and the location or story behind your entry. EMAIL to: sally.dollar@me.com  May the best snowperson win!!
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By Chris Smith, South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
(Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage)
I love spending time with my family.  My parents, my mother-in-law, my brother and his two children, and of course, my wife, Helen, and my son, Alec. We don't have a large family, and we live further away than we would like.  Because of these two factors, we tend to love the time when we can all get together. My brother is always looking for "deals" ... ways to make your dollar travel further.  He purchased gift certificates on an internet auction website to Americana Resort and Spa (located on Lundy's Lane) in Niagara Falls.  Not satisfied with the savings realized, he further checked with the Americana Resort and Spa and booked three rooms during a promotion period.That was great news for my parents, my son, Alec, my wife and I, who received a "last minute" mini-holiday earlier this w...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000  (Office)866-999-9497 (Toll Free)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, BrokerageVisit my website www.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · Canada's real estate market to cool slightly after strong first half · Space Saver Makeovers for Houses & Condos · Luxury for Less Summer 1/2 Way Over????I hope you have all been enjoying your summer so far. The market has changed since July 1st, but is still doing really well. We are in full swing for Niagara Festival Season - I can hardly wait for the Peach Festivals & Grape and Wine.. I wanted to remind everyone that I am here for any real estate advice you would need & I am also trying to accumulate a list o...
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By Gina Burgio, Hamilton-Niagara-Halton-Peel Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Home & Family Realty)
Interesting article on the proposed Grand Resort in Niagara Falls. http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/news/article/624700 $300-million Grand Niagara Resort clears major hurdle Paul Forsyth, Staff Ground-breaking of first phase of Falls project could be later this year Construction could begin on the first phase of the massive Grand Niagara Resort in Niagara Falls before year's end, with the project passing a major hurdle this week. On Tuesday, regional politicians approved changes to the city's official plan necessary for the project in the city's south end to move ahead. The thumbs-up by a regional committee on Tuesday, which will very likely be endorsed by the full regional council next week, is a major step forward for a plan that's been some five years in the making. Niagara Falls...
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By Gina Burgio, Hamilton-Niagara-Halton-Peel Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Home & Family Realty)
  "Great turnout at Bowl for Kids' Sake This year's Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids' Sake was a success, with approximately 80 teams participating." I have long been advocating more corporate involvement in community events in the Niagara Region, so it was great to see Tim Hortons sponsoring the Bowl for Kids Sake event. The following article gives more details and claims the event was a success. Great to see, I thought I would share: http://www.westniagaranews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2466283 
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, BrokerageView MLS listings at www.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · What does a Lawyer do in a Real Estate Purchase? · Home Electrical Fires · Sally's Recycling Challenge Spring is coming!Hi friends, clients! Here we are in the middle of February & have only received 50cm of our usual 150cm of annual snow. This dryer weather has certainly kept me on my toes in the real estate world. January was my busiest sales month over all months last year. With all the changes coming down the wire for mortgages, HST & home insurance, people have decided to buy/sell now before things change...
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 MLS® $134,900 Great location near Port Dalhousie   Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Mortgage Calculator Show Map Email Listing Schedule A Showing  "North End Condominium Complex" More Photos »   Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage     Sally Dollar Sales Representative Royal LePage Niagara 1-866-999-9497     Details  Address: 50 Lakeshore Road   Type: Condominium Style:  Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 "1 Half, 1 Full" Basement: Yes, Full Size: 1,099 sq. ft. "plus basement" Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: n/a "Common" Year Built: 1975 Taxes: $1,950.00 (2009) Condo Fees: $240.00     Description  Clean and well maintained north St. Catharines 3 bedroom townhouse. Bright kitchen with appliances included has pass-through to dining room. Sunken living room with over s...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, BrokerageVisit www.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · MLS Home Sales Forecast Revised · Home Insurance Rates Soar · Year End Tax Planning November gone with No Snow for Niagara!Hello friends, family! Fall went by in a blurr and here comes Christmas! This is typically a quieter time for real estate sales as we get closer to Xmas parties, get-togethers, shopping and snowy weather. Now is a wonderful time to start researching your real estate plans for 2010. Do you want to know how much your home will be worth, are you thinking you may want to buy or sell or know someone who needs...
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By Chris Smith, South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
(Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage)
Niagara Falls at Christmas... For the YOUNG and the Young at Heart alike! The stuff memories that last a lifetime are made of... Visit it if you can, for the day, the weekend or a week, maybe longer? Do not miss this.  Niagara Falls and surrounding region is packed full of activities, events and adventure for people and families of all ages. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS A 5 kilometre route along the Niagara Parkway and Dufferin Islands with 120 animated displays and over 3 million lights (my conservationist rants are temporarily suspended ;-) capped off with Fireworks over the Falls.  My wife and I enjoyed this long before we had our son, and now we enjoy it through his eyes also.  Other festival highlights include free concerts and comedy and theatrical presentations.  Though the displays...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, Brokeragewww.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · Stable National Real Estate Market Forecast to Endure · Fabulous Fall: Gardening Tips · Get Everything at Your Fingertips with Home Automation What a BEAUTIFUL Fall it has been so far!This is my favorite time of year to be in Niagara! The leaves are turning brilliant colours of red, yellow and brown on the escarpment - lots of fabulous Fall craft shows throughout the Region and Grapes, Pumpkins and Apples are ready! I am suprised to let you know that there are still plenty of homes selling.....the buyers know it is a good time to ...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, Brokeragewww.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · How do Realtors Spend Their Time? · Current Niagara Real Estate Stats · Inside-Out: Creating a Great Outdoor Room with an Interior Sensibility Here comes summer in Niagara! What a surprise - the real estate market has taken a sharp upturn for the end of the Spring Market. I have sold five houses over the last 2 weeks alone! That means we are nearing the end of the Prime Time Sales for Sellers for 2009. If you intend on selling your home this year - your days are numbered to hit this market. Price it right and get it on the market ...
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By Gina Burgio
(VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc.)
The Bank of Canada cut its lending rate today by half point to 0.50%, the lowest level ever. The decrease was inline with most economists expectations. Various Canadian Banks followed this announcement by cutting their Prime Rate by 0.50% to 2.50%. The Bank of Canada also stated that its latest projections for the Canadian economy now look optimistic in the light of the latest economic data. Gina Burgio, Mortgage Agent FSCO Lic. No. M08008590VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc.FSCO Lic. No. 10194 Toll Free: 1-877-345-6265 Fax: 1-877-345-6256 Email: gina@ginaburgio.com Each VERICO Broker is an independent owner operator.
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By Devin Khuu
Has anyone heard of the new term zoomer?  I hope so. Those hippies and yuppies of yester years now make up the population of what is commonly know as the zoomer! Wikipedi defines zoomer as - a baby boomer, born between 1946-1964, who leads an active, adventurous lifestyle. The term was coined by gerontologist Dr. David J. Demko in 1998 and contines to be used to profile Zoomers on Dr. Demko's web site at: www.demko.com. The traits associated with being a Zoomer are available on the Internet at: www.demko.com/zoomers.htm Dr. Demko creator of the catch phrase wants to know if you are a boomer or a zoomer?  Take his quiz http://www.demko.com/.  Moses Znaimer on the other hand has taken the simple catch phrase and expanded his multi media empire yet again. Smart Mr. Znaimer, very smart. He ...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cawww.SallyDollar.com Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, BrokerageVisit www.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · BANK OF CANADA INTEREST RATES + NIAGARA MARKET STATS · 8 ENERGY SAVING RENOVATIONS FOR YOUR HOME · SALLY'S THINGS TO DO IN NIAGARA Happy Thanksgiving!!!!Hello friends and family! Happy Thanksgiving! I have been hard at work adding to and updating my website and starting the process of being certified with my National Association of Green Agents and Brokers designation. It will allow me to share with you all sorts of "green initiatives" to get your home's energy efficiency to peak numbers and raise your property value and sav...
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By Gina Burgio
(VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc.)
Try this new widget to keep you up to date with the articles that I post.     Gina Burgio, Mortgage Agent VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc. Toll Free: 1-877-345-6265 Fax: 1-877-345-6256 Email: gina@ginaburgio.comwww.ginaburgio.com Each VERICO Broker is an independent owner operator.
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Wiley Publishing has done it again; the ‘For Dummies' series has capitalize on North America's home staging experts Christine Rae (St. Catharines,ON) and Jan Maresh (Longmeadow, MA) offering to their readers "Home Staging for Dummies...a Resource for the Rest of Us!"  Homeowners looking to sell their house in today's up-and-down real estate market need an advantage. One strategy - by properly preparing a home for resale sellers can sell faster and take more money away from the transaction. Christine Rae, co-author of the newly published "Home Staging For Dummies" (a Wiley imprint, May 5, 2008, $19.99) which teaches homeowners, real estate agents, investors, and builders how to make important home improvements in the most cost and time effective way; will be signing books at the St. Cath...
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By Gina Burgio
(VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc.)
Mortgage refinance is becoming a popular financial remedy, especially for those who are burdened by large monthly installments or multiple debts. Mortgage refinance can prove beneficial in several ways: Helps obtain a lower fixed rate  Convert an Adjustable Rate Mortgage into a Fixed Rate Mortgage  Consolidating multiple mortgages into one  Pay off other debts  Make cash provisions for emergency situations I can help you decide whether it is the right time for you to refinance. The decision to refinance should be carefully evaluated to avoid any complications at a later stage. By carefully studying the status of your current mortgage and comparing it to your income and other debts, I can help you pick the refinance solution that best suits your current financial status. I am able to off...
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  Today’s paper, Friday June 27 2008, St. Catharine Standard, Business Section, front page; Canadian housing boom over, analyst say. “The Canadian housing market has ceased to be a seller’s market in both the residential and the recreational sectors, meaning the boom experienced over the past few years is over, analysts say”. O.K. Niagara, time to wake up! The United States have been suffering through this downwards spiral in real estate for months. Now it looks like we may get hit too.  Lucky for us, the experts believe our “cooling off” will be nothing compared to that of our partners to the South.  Consider States such as, Florida, California, Texas and exurbs; properties that are outside the main core of a city. You can take charge of your home equity and protect it. Prices may be c...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
    Sally Dollar Sales Representative 905-937-6000 (Office)1-866-999-9497 (Office)dollar@royallepage.cahttp://www.sallydollar.com/ Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre, BrokerageVisit: www.SallyDollar.com101 LAKEPORT RDST. CATHARINES, ON L2N7L7 In this issue... · Featured Listing · Recession Fears? · Can I see some ID Please? Realtors will begin looking for Photo ID · Spring Cleaning? Please Keep Your Stuff out of the Landfill!!!! Hope you are enjoying the warmer weather!Lots of people are beginning the ritual spring cleaning and/or house hunting. If you are planning on selling...there are 683 homes for sale in St. Catharines right now - dont get lost in the pile - list now before the spring market is in full swing...There are plenty of qualified buyers out there, but competition is still ...
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By Sally Dollar
(Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate)
Friends Day at the St. Catharines Museum, Sunday, November 18, 2007, 11 am to 4 pm. Features free admission to the museum, Silent Auction, Gallery Tours at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 with Special Exhibit: Voices of the Town: Vaudeville in Canada. Chat with the Talking Mitten Tree and visit the KidStuff Area: Costumes and Puppets and Masks, Oh My! Special Friends Day Feature: Local Author Signings from 1:00-3:00 pm where 8 local authors will be on hand to personally sign copies of their works. All areas are wheelchair accessible. St. Catharines Museum, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (Lock 3), St. Catharines. Call for more information 905-984-8880 or visit www.stcatharineslock3museum.ca/whatsnew.html. It's always a fun day. Hope you can come out and join us. Please contact me if you'd like more in...
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