Tag Archives: Real Estate

What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Steven

Getting a Home Inspection when you buy a home is very wise.  Unfortunately, Realtors and Buyers can rely too heavily on the Home Inspection and be surprised after they close and move in. Even if you use a Registered Home … Continue reading →

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How Do I Get the Best Home for the Lowest Price?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Steven

Price is only one of several factors to consider when purchasing a home.  The process of buying includes looking at the big picture and seeing the value of the home.  Even if you are a seller, you should think like … Continue reading →

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Beware the Tax Man

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Steven

Beeewaaaare the Tax Man! As adults, most will agree there in nothing scarier than taxes, especially when they’re unexpected.  When Buying, Selling or even moving from one property you own to another, there are tax considerations.  A discussion with a … Continue reading →

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How Do I Manage Multiple Offers!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Steven

 If I Get Multiple Offers On My House, How Do I Decide Which Offer To Accept? Multiple offers are a good thing.  Still you can make a mistake if you don’t look at more than just the price being offered.  … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready To Sell Your Property…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Steven

In preparing to sell your property… The Steven Silva Team will first assess your situation: – the motivation for selling – market timing – your expectations of the Real Estate Market – your expectations of the Brokerage – your expectations … 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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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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How To Find An Open House

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Steven

As much as every Sales Representative and Broker wants you to search using their website to look for homes,  Realtor.ca is the best and most complete option for homes listed with Realtors.  Realtor.ca can also be used to search for … Continue reading →

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Toronto Termite Infestation Map

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Steven

There is such a thing as a Termite Map. Quite some time ago the City of Toronto kept records of all termite activity and treatments BUT THAT MAP IS OUT OF DATE. You can no longer rely on that map as Termites have spread and continue to do so. The Privacy Act and Company Privacy Policy prevent any updating. Continue reading →

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