tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989868178564333142024-03-24T00:10:08.565-07:00THE GRANTS REAL ESTATE BLOGConnie & Fraser Grant, Brokers with REMAX Centre City Realty Inc. Brokerage.
We offer timely information on topics relating to condominiums and residential real estate.The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-8844624585683990722013-12-03T17:33:00.002-08:002013-12-03T17:33:40.319-08:00London Real Estate Report for December 3, 2013London Real Estate Report for December 3, 2013<br />
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Once again the Sales (conditional & firm) have outpaced the number
of listing coming on the system. This sure helps the list to sell ratio
for this month. Also 10 properties had a price change - likely down
trying to catch the market.<br />
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Just got an interesting email from the Toronto Law Firm Fine & Deo reminding all their clients about the Christmas season and what should be done to make sure all liens are properly placed before the end of December. I hope all condo owners, boards and managers have given some thought to this matter. Have a Merry Christmas!!<br />
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<br />The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-56144482531948772242013-12-02T17:48:00.002-08:002013-12-02T17:48:45.884-08:00London Ontario Real Estate Summary - December 2, 2013<span class="share-body"> A good opening day for the first week of December. Listings and sales
are almost equal but what is interesting is the number of changes and
price changes. As we always say a balance between - Location - Condition
- Price sell homes. Thinking of sell give us a call. We love your
referrals.</span><br />
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<br />The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-9488286561344816992013-12-02T17:24:00.000-08:002013-12-02T17:25:34.175-08:00London Real Estate Report - ANNUAL ACTIVITY - SALES TO LISTINGS<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45,"tn":"*G"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0">November
was a month where listings out paced the sales by a margin of 2.20 to 1.
The data shows that the market is in the buyer market range. Three
things sell a home: Location, Condition and Price. Which of these is
affecting your sale?</span><br />
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The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-53691241955970989742013-11-07T18:06:00.001-08:002013-11-07T18:06:42.135-08:00WHAT'S AHEAD FOR YOU IN 2014??<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3,"tn":"K"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">We
know it seems a little early to be thinking about your plans in 2014.
We know it is still November and Christmas is just a few weeks away. However many of our clients – past and present – are thinking about making some
changes regarding their home – upgrading to that dream home or
downsizing to a retirement home. We have attached a video RE/MAX ONTARIO Home
Buying Trends 2013-2014 for you to view. </span></span></h5>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqsU9bCaz8&feature=share&list=PLoKqErU9qnE9IwNCpfgggXnwgVJeSgegA">TO SEE THE RE/MAX ONTARIO Home Buying Trends 2013-2014 click here</a></h5>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>you've<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>played<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>game<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>Monopoly<span style="letter-spacing: 2px;"> </span>then<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>you've<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>probably<span style="letter-spacing: 2px;"> </span>picked<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>up<span style="letter-spacing: 2.1px;"> </span>the</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">That's good advice when shopping for a new home. When<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span>you see a property you like and you’re thinking of making an offer, spend some time walking around the neighbourhood. This will give you a better sense of what it's going to be like to live there.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">After all, the last thing you want is to buy a dream home only to find out later that there are issues with the neighbourhood that make living there miserable.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If you have kids, see how far of a walk it is to local parks, playgrounds, schools and community centres.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If you commute, you might also check out the r<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">o</span>ute from the neighbourhood to your place of work. Is there a left turn that is likely to get backed up in the mornings?</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Also check out how well the neighbours take care of their properties. Homeowners tend to keep their homes looking good if they enjoy t<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">h</span>e neighbourhood.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">As you walk, listen. Are there noises from nearby high schools, industrial areas, or highways that are going to be unpleasant for you? Find out if the neighbourhood is near an airport flight path, or if there is a railway in the area. (Your REALTOR® can find that out for you.)</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If you get a chance, talk to some of the neighbours. Ask what they like most about living in the area. You're likely to get some candid<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span>– and useful – answers.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Finally, spend some time visualizing living in the area.<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span>Can you see yourself enjoying what the neighbourhood has to offer?</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If so, then buying a home in that area will likely be a good choice for you. A good REALTOR® can help. Call today.</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">THE GRANTS</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Connie Grant</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Broker, ACCI, FCCI, CRES, CMOC<br />RE/MAX Hall of Fame</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fraser Grant</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Broker, CPM, FRI, CMOC, CRP, ACCI, FCCI<br />RE/MAX Hall of Fame</span><br /><br />RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage<br />675 Adelaide St. N., London ON N5Y 2L4</span></span></b>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-44434871802482482362013-06-25T10:33:00.002-07:002013-08-25T06:53:44.069-07:002014 Rent Increase Guideline Announced<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2014 Rent Increase Guideline Announced</span></b></span><br />
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· The interest rate on last month’s rent deposits also changes in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act which requires interest to be paid to the tenant annually at a rate equal to the guideline. The interest rate on last month’s rent (LMR) deposits for 2014 will be 0.8%. Note that landlords will be able to use the interest earned on a last month’s rent deposit to top up the tenant’s last month’s rent deposit, as required, to keep this deposit up-to-date with the current monthly rent.<br />
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A tenant must be given proper written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect. The written notice should be on the N1 Form, “Notice of Rent increase”, available from the Landlord Tenant Board website, www.ltb.gov.on.ca, under the section “Notices of Rent Increases”. There is no requirement for approval by the Landlord Tenant Board<br />
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The GrantsThe Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-84612519151292035102013-05-21T12:58:00.002-07:002013-05-21T12:58:28.613-07:00Are Your Condo Documents Up To-date?<br />The current Ontario Condominium Act of 1998 is a distant cousin of the first Ontario Condominium Act of 1967. So what is 31 years + 15 years that the current Act has been in place? Ontario is currently operating on its second revision of the original Condo Act of 1967. Unfortunately some of the condominium corporations are trying to operate under the documentation of the 1967 Condo Act. The Condominium Act and the subsequent documents that flow from it are complicated enough. Lets add to that the complication of having documentation written 46 years ago without ever being updated to reflect the current Condo Act of 1998. Too add to the confusion - lets not follow the documentation - but just do what we think is right??? Can you see a disaster in the making? We sure can. I can just the heart beat of the litigation lawyers picking up!<br /><br />Recently we had the opportunity to review a Status Certificate for a condominium corporation. On reviewing the Status Certificate documents a couple of issues surfaced. <br /><br />Firstly - The By-laws call for 3 directors but 7 are listed on the Status Certificate. Are we missing a by-law changing the number of directors? Apparently not as the owners/board just decided to have more directors. It is important to note that it does not matter whether the Condominium Corporation is BOARD MANAGED or CONTRACT MANAGED as the Board is ultimately responsible. This raises the question of who are the real board of directors. Is the Directors and Officers liability insurance affected? <br /><br />Secondly - One of the by-laws had not been signed or at least the copy we saw was not signed.<br /><br />Thirdly - The condo documents that we saw were original from the time the condo was registered. They had never been updated. There was a Standard Unit By-law which was good.<br /><br />As a unit owner or a director you must make sure that your condo documents are up to-date with the current Condo Act of 1998 ( Ontario ). It is imperative that the condo is managed according to the registered documents and not just as the owners, board or manager see fit. Enough legal cases have been lost by condos following the rules let alone not following the rules governing the condo. It may not seem important at this point in time but it can and will at some point cost not only the Board of Directors alot of money but the individual owners as well. Court cases are expensive win, loose or draw. <br /><br />Property values are governed by the current real estate market and the current reputation of a condominium corporation. Rumors can and will drive prices down in a condominium not being properly managed or that is underfunded. Don’t let your largest investment loose value by not having your condominium corporation properly managed and funded.<br /><br />If you are not sure give us a call and we will review your documents for you and suggest what needs updating at no cost to you. We can be reached at 519-667-1800 or sales@the-grants.com.<br /><br />THE GRANTS<br /><br />The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-50018664713202547572013-05-21T12:47:00.001-07:002013-05-23T08:46:01.565-07:00Our Blogging Platform Has Been Sold and Shut DownHi<br />
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The GrantsThe Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-11540458430155374762012-12-24T09:37:00.000-08:002013-05-22T09:39:32.531-07:00MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR<div><span style="letter-spacing:0;">As you relish the goodies, decorate every nook and corner of your home and enjoy the get-togethers...</span></div><p /><div><span style="letter-spacing:0;">May the joy and festivities continue to radiate in your lives, Long after Christmas is gone. </span></div><p /><div><span style="letter-spacing:0;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'><a href="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/26fb8-scan.jpg"><img alt="Scan" height="414" src="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/26fb8-scan.jpg?w=300" width="500" /></a></div></span></div><p /><div><span style="letter-spacing:0;font-size:36px;"><b>Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!</b></span></div><p /><div><span style="letter-spacing:0;"><b>Connie & Fraser Grant</b></span></div><div><span style="font:24px Bradley Hand ITC TT;letter-spacing:0;">RE</span><span style="font:24px Bradley Hand ITC TT;letter-spacing:0;color:#f9231b;">/</span><span style="font:24px Bradley Hand ITC TT;letter-spacing:0;">MAX</span><span style="letter-spacing:0;"> Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage</span></div><p /><div>Remember if You, your family or friends are thinking about moving in 2013, we love your referrals</div><div>so give us a call and we will be happy to help with the purchase or sale.</div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-46813877088304924692012-11-12T08:07:00.000-08:002013-05-22T09:39:32.635-07:00Condo Board Cannot Ignore Democratic Process<div><b style="font-size:18px;">A must read for all Condominium Home Owners</b></div><div> <p><b><span class="usercontent"><span>A very interesting article in the Saturday Toronto Star quoting Joe Hoffer. The condominium corporation at 95 Baseline Rd W in London according to this article ignored The Condominium Act but also spend thousands of the condominium's money doing so with lawyers and court challenges. It would appear the Joe Hoffer has made some condominium law. We will provide the link to the compete case when it is available.</span></span></b></p> </div><p /><p /><div><a href="http://www.yourhome.ca/homes/real%20estate/article/1284895--condo-board-cannot-ignore-democratic-process"><b>Condo board cannot ignore democratic process - Read complete article</b></a></div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-52448700809518057662012-10-05T08:21:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.480-07:00London Ontario Real Estate - The Grants - Who We Are<span style="color:#142a7a;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><a href="http://www.the-grants.com/viewcustompage.php?id=819">Our Mission Statement</a></strong></span></span>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-37632268244912159682012-10-05T07:33:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.547-07:00COURT RULING A CONDO BOARD BOMBSHELL!!Joe Hoffer of Cohen Highley LLP represented the unit owners of MCC 232 (London) in the case cited in this article. This is a wake up call for all boards to act honestly and in good faith at all times.<p><div class='p_embed p_file_embed'><a href="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/conniegrant/hX5M1DTajmoCscsN1gis73sGQYkKJPMtTasmSuHHFyeGD7TQeWTtTTGW60MA/Ruling_a_cautionary_tale_for_c.pdf"><div class='p_icon'></div><div class='p_text'>Ruling a cautionary tale for condo boards.pdf</div></a></div></p>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-73717201988404041902012-09-21T17:44:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.642-07:00Real Estate in London Ontario - The Grants are on CJBK<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'><a href="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/0f9d2-2012_09_22_rado_show.jpg"><img alt="2012_09_22_rado_show" height="378" src="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/0f9d2-2012_09_22_rado_show.jpg?w=300" width="500" /></a></div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-59070459563608622412012-09-06T06:44:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.781-07:00London Ontario Real Estate - The Grants Are on Radio<div>Please join us and email any questions you may have. Have a great September weekend.</div><p /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'><a href="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/d442e-2012_09_8_22_rado_show_side_co.jpg"><img alt="2012_09_8_22_rado_show_side_co" height="377" src="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/d442e-2012_09_8_22_rado_show_side_co.jpg?w=300" width="500" /></a></div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-34869970401086572142012-09-03T06:52:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.734-07:00London Real Estate - The Grants Sept Ads In Club Real Estate <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'><a href="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/717ca-the-grants_september_2012.jpg"><img alt="The-grants_september_2012" height="649" src="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/717ca-the-grants_september_2012.jpg?w=231" width="500" /></a></div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-8348877162041082962012-08-20T09:15:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.497-07:00End-of-Summer Checklist for Home Sellers<p><b><span style="font-size:14pt;">End-of-Summer Checklist for Home Sellers</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">As we near the end of summer, it???s time to look ahead and plan out home maintenance projects that have to be done before the cold weather strikes. Real estate agents can help homebuyers understand which home fixes take priority if their new home isn???t quite new. Likewise, agents can help sellers prioritize their last warm weather fixes to increase a home???s curb appeal. While the weather is warm and before the peak months of September and October, encourage clients to walk around the exterior of their home and make a list of problematic areas. Some can be fixed by the current owners and others will require assistance from an expert. To help locate any issues and take care of them before winter arrives, REALTORS?? can help their clients by hiring a reliable, thorough home inspector to check around the exterior of the home. An inspector will be able to get to areas where a buyer may not want to venture, including the roof and under the home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">End-of-summer projects agents can suggest to their home sellers include:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">1. Outdoor painting. If the owners don???t have the time or the resources to do a full painting job, have them go around the outside of the house and touch up any areas that look rough. If they find peeling paint, the areas can be scraped and sanded, then primed and painted to maintain even texture.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">2. Outdoor caulking and sealing. Windows should be checked inside and out for possible leaks or cracks. With cold weather just around the corner, leaks or cracks could mean higher heating bills. Have leaks and cracks sealed with caulk, then look at the trim around each window???if any pieces are pulling out, have the owners check for mold or rotting, then replace or reattach wood.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">3. Concrete and asphalt patching. If the home features an asphalt driveway, it can be repaired with asphalt patching material. Asphalt should be sealed every other year. If the driveway or walkways are concrete, cracks or holes can be repaired with epoxy patching material.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">4. Patio and deck maintenance. On wood decks, rotted boards should be replaced, painted or stained as needed, and critter nests and debris cleared. On brick patios, owners should replace missing bricks, level off areas where tree roots have pushed up the bricks and re-grout any areas where weeds or weather have degraded the hold between bricks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">5. Landscaping. Keep landscaping clean and attractive. Weeds should be pulled, dropped fruits and nuts removed from under trees to deter animals, and trees and bushes trimmed so they don???t scrape the side of the house. Many landscaping companies offer affordable fall clean-up packages for homeowners who don???t want to do the work themselves.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If the home is still on the market leading into the holidays, owners can spend the colder months doing interior cosmetic upgrades, such as replacing floor coverings, upgrading cabinet hardware and interior painting. With a prioritized list, homeowners will feel more confident in their ability to finish interior updates before the start of the 2013 real estate season.</span></p><p><em><span style="font-family:Cambria;">Dan Steward is the president of Pillar To Post Home Inspections.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.pillartopost.com">www.pillartopost.com</a></span></em></p>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-64819390844018458802012-08-10T20:53:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.552-07:00London Housing Trends for July 2012<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'><a href="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/40d25-2012_08_draft_london_on_housin.jpg"><img alt="2012_08_draft_london_on_housin" height="679" src="http://nettdata.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/40d25-2012_08_draft_london_on_housin.jpg?w=220" width="500" /></a></div>The Grants Real Estate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952483485152387746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-498986817856433314.post-27954463507411831102012-08-10T09:22:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:39:32.629-07:00The Grants are Talking about Boomer Real Estate Saturday Morning -
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