Archive for the ‘Oldford Team Real Estate Knowledge’ Category
When is the best time to buy?
Is there a best time? Does it matter? Turns out, it's a complicated question, but some interesting positions can be taken. In short, it's always the right time...and always the not right time. For this review, let's focus on residential, single family homes. There are different results when looking...
REBATES DOUBLED FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS!
Hooray! After many years of holding the first time buyer rebate at a fixed amount, the most recent announcement from the Government of Ontario is that starting on January 1st, 2017, a buyer who qualifies under the requirements of 'first time buyer' may receive up to a $4,000 rebate...
Indoor air quality management
As much as I would like to claim the article below as my own, I read it in an industry newspaper. It was written by the paper's publisher. I think it's an interesting view on what we see in houses today. Sometimes, an easy solution like opening a window...
Spring market – here we come!
Simple misstep or two can cause a qualified buyer to dance right out the front door There is nothing like a series of endless snow storms, freezing rain and arctic-like temperatures to really motivate sellers to list their houses for sale. The proverbial ‘Spring Market’ is hitting its stride...
Buried Oil Tank – a previous owner’s risk?
Buried Oil Tank costs previous home owners tens of thousands! While this event may have been in B.C., the same principals may apply here in rural Ontario. Any previous owner may be partially responsible for probable awareness of a latent (hidden) defect even after selling a property. Disclose what you know...