Showing posts with label home buying Toronto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home buying Toronto. Show all posts

Monday, January 26, 2009

Buyer Freebie

As a Realtor, part of my job is to help make the buying process easier and more comfortable for you, my client. I understand how emotionally charged it can be, as a “sort of” home purchase is rather like a “sort of” pregnancy.

In order to raise the comfort factor, I usually take folks out for a complimentary, no obligation preview of 3 listings. I would ascertain from you - your preferred home features, price point, and then hand-select 3 listings specifically for you.

I pick you up and drop you off, from a mutually convenient location.

The benefits to you:
¨ You see what your housing budget looks like in real life (in bricks and mortar)
¨ You get to test the waters, so to speak, to see if how I can help you and if we would be compatible
¨ There is absolutely no obligation to you!

Hiring me as your real estate representative is something we could discuss at a later date. Of course, I would be honoured to have you as my client, and would greatly value your business. But after our time together, the choice would be yours!

So, if this is something that would interest you, please drop a line.

Let’s kick-start your home-buying process TODAY!

Lindsay
www.powerofpositive.ca
416-809-6245

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

HOME BUYERS' SEMINARS

Dudes and Dudettes:

http://www.aangen.com/workshops.asp

In order to share important information about home buying and selling I created some workshops. Please check out the link (scroll down to Feb 5) for some info on my series of seminars! Come hang with me and my mortgage professional friends to look at making the dream of home ownership REAL FOR YOU!

Gurbeen, the owner and operator of Aangen studio, is an amazing individual, and her home is just alive with great energy! Come hang with us! Also, see the calendar of events for the next one in the series.

Warmest regards
Lindsay (LCK)
416-809-6245
lindsay@powerofpositive.ca


I greatly value your questions, business and referrals.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

How much house can I afford?

Hello again my valued friends and clients:

Are you wondering what price point would be accessible to you? Are you a little confused as to what that price point looks like when translated into an actual property?

At this point in your process, you may want to consult a mortgage professional. This person would look at your income, your assets, and what monthly carrying costs you are comfortable paying. This review will confirm how much of a mortgage loan you qualify for. At the risk of oversimplifying, then, your loan amount plus your down payment equals your purchase price point.

So, what does this amount look like on the sidewalk?

I offer my clients a sneak preview of 4 houses, to give them an idea of property values. This is simply a FACT-FINDING mission for you, at no charge or obligation to yourself. Just give me a call to book your sneak preview of listings!

Please contact me if you have any real estate related question or concern. I’d love to talk with you!

Lindsay K.
416-809-6245
lindsay@powerofpositive.ca

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Buyer - Qualify Thyself!

BUYER, QUALIFY THYSELF!

Hello to my past, current and future clients:

The decision to purchase a home is a very big deal, folks; a home is the biggest single investment many of us will ever make. I know I dreamed of ownership for many years before I actually did the deed, and took on my very first mortgage. In fact, in our society wealth is predicated upon home ownership, and word on the street is that Real Estate is a very stable investment vehicle. Furthermore, my home is far more welcoming than my GIC or mutual fund, which has shrunk worse than George Costanza in a frigid lake!

Now, a funny thing I’ve noticed – wanting is not the same as having. So, by way of avoiding disappointment, here are a few items for your consideration when thinking about starting your own process:

¨ Do I have at least 5% of the purchase price available now?
¨ Have I spoken with a mortgage professional to see how much I can borrow?
¨ So, what is my price range?
¨ When do I want to be in my new home?
¨ Why???
¨ And, am I prepared in my own heart to put in an offer, especially if I find a great home early on in my search?

There are many other factors involved, as buying a home is a process, and not a single event. However, an honest evaluation of your values and motivation is fairly effective in seeing where you really stand on some of the finer points of this huge transaction.

To help you answer these questions and get your house search underway - call me today!

Lindsay K.
416-809-6245
lindsay@powerofpositive.ca