Category Archives: Blog

Ask Steve Q&A: Missing Insulation in New Home

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Steven

The first “Ask Steve” column has been published in the Bradford Times: “The Bradford Times will be introducing a new feature, once or twice a month – Ask Steve. Steven Silva is a Sales Rep with Royal LePage-Your Community Realty, but … Continue reading →

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BWG Market Watch November 2010

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Steven

BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY MARKET WATCH Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 28 sales in Bradford West Gwillimbury [N18] through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November 2010.  This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the 35 sales recorded in November 2009. … Continue reading →

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What is Twitter?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steven

I came across this nice video about what is Twitter Follow me http://twitter.com/AskStevenSilva

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What is Tarion? As seen in the December Snap South Simcoe Paper

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Steven

Well it is official, I’m Published in the paper world too. My first article on What Is Tarion was printed in the December Paper of Snap South Simcoe. Here is the article: What is Tarion:
New Homes in Ontario basically fall under two categories. Homes built for personal use and homes built for sale to customers. Both must meet the Ontario Building Code but only new homes built for customers fall under the New Home Warranty Program. In 1976, a Private Corporation was established to protect the rights of new home builders and buyers; known today as the Tarion Warranty Corporation… Continue reading →

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No HST on Resale Homes

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Steven

Question: Is there HST when Buying a home? Answer: When you buy a Resale Home there is no HST.  When you buy a Newly Built Home there is HST. I still get this question from time to time even though … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas…

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Steven

All I want for Christmas is a 3+1 Bedroom, All Brick Raised Bungalow with 2 kitchens for Sale in Bradford

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October 2010 BWG Market Watch

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steven

BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY MARKET WATCH Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 29 sales in Bradford West Gwillimbury [N18] through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October 2010.  This represents a 10 percent decrease compared to the 32 sales recorded in October 2009. … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a New Home Warranty Pre-Delivery Inspection Seminar

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Steven

The Pre-Delivery Inspection, known as PDI, is the first and best opportunity that new home purchasers have to assert their home warranty claims.  Items not discovered during the PDI may not be covered under the warranty and could cost the purchasers thousands of dollars.  The builder may … Continue reading →

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Toronto Real Estate Board News Release 16 Sept 2010

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Steven

According to the Greater Toronto REALTORS, 2,623 sales were reported through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in the first 2 weeks of September 2010. Last year during the same time period there were 3,361 sales reported (a 22% decrease). While … Continue reading →

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What do you need to know about Oil Tanks When Buying a Home

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Steven

There is nothing wrong with heating a home with oil.  However, Insurance companies have policies which may affect your home purchase.  Many forget that Mortgage Companies require purchasers to get house insurance.  So, purchasers trying to buy a home that has insurance … Continue reading →

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