Apr
29
How much will it cost me to pave my driveway or build a garage?
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As always, I’m always on the lookout for building/renovation costs to provide to my readers as a general basis before taking on renovation tasks. It’s tough sometimes knowing where to begin or knowing who to ask regarding large projects and the costs that are associated. Hopefully, my previous articles have been of some help. Today’s pricing list is a general guideline for those interested in paving their driveways or building garages.
Garage
Detached Carport - $4000+
Detached Wood Frame (Single Car) - $8000+
Detached Wood Frame (Double Car) - $13,000+
Detached Block (Single Car) - $18,000+
Detached Block (Double Car) - $24,000+
Removal of Existing Garage - $1,500+
Overhead Doors
Automatic Garage Door Opener - $200-$300
Cladboard (Single) - $450-$650
Cladboard (Double) - $750-$1,000
Metal (Single) - $700
Metal (Double) - $1,100
Wood (Single One Piece) - $725
Wood (Double Sectional) - $1,250
Driveway
Asphalt Paving (Existing Base) - $3-$5/square foot
Asphalt Paving (New Base) - $3-$5.50/square foot
Asphalt Seal - $50-$75
Stamped Concrete - $5-$10/square foot
Interlocking Brick/Stone - $8-$10/square foot
In the coming days, I will have more pricing lists for other renovation/construction projects available!
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Apr
22
Avoid real estate salespeople that ‘buy listings.’
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Here’s the scenario. You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home. After spending a good amount of time cleaning up your house, arranging furniture, and doing a little of your own staging, you’re ready to throw it on the market. You distinctly recall that the house down the street sold for $310,000. But that house didn’t have hardwood floors and a finished basement. Another one sold across the street for $315,000, but that house needs a new roof and the backyard is smaller than yours. So doing some quick calculations in your head, you feel that you could substantially get more for your home.
You decide to call 3 real estate salespeople to your house to interview them for their services. The first two use recent neighbourhood sales and current listings, and provide you with a selling price that really isn’t much more than what houses are selling for. You’re disappointed. You feel the house is worth much more, but these two people stick to their assessments.
The third agent arrives at your home and listens intently to what you say. After you outline all your upgrades and insist on a higher price, the real estate salesperson wholeheartedly agrees to your selling price and takes the listing on the spot. You’re excited because finally you’re able to sell the house at a price you feel is well deserved.
Unfortunately, you’ve just allowed your listing to be bought.
Some real estate salespeople take listings at any price for a number of reasons. They may currently have no activity going, or they intend to take the listing with the sole intent of talking you down to a lower selling price in the immediate future. They know your house will not sell for your asking price.
Understand that there are really only two ways to determine the value of a home: Subjectively and objectively. An objective price is based on current market conditions and recent neighbourhood sales. A subjective price is based on emotions and hearsay. It is of absolutely no benefit to a seller to list his home if it is overpriced. The home will sit on the market for an extended amount of time with little to now showings, and literally no chance of an offer. Why would any buyer view a home that is vastly overpriced in a neighbourhood that is offering comparable homes at significantly less?
If you do decide to list your home, listen carefully to the real estate salespeople that present you with their stats and how they determined the selling price of your home. Work with those that are both honest and realistic in their approach. Don’t fall for agents that give you over-inflated prices only to appease you. It will only lead to disappointment down the road.
Popularity: 44% [?]
Apr
17
A gorgeous home in Lakelands Village, Brampton is now for sale
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If you’re looking to buy a home in Lakelands Village, Brampton…. stop right there! For most of you familiar with the Lakelands community, you’ll know that it’s an enclosed neighbourhood of stunning homes built around a man-made lake in a prime area of Brampton. Aside from the close amenities and shopping, you’re also steps away from the Brampton Transit, Highway 410, and just a minute drive from Brampton’s new hospital.
That being said, Lakelands features a wide myriad of models to accommodate all types of buyers. From cozy semi-detached homes to sprawling detached houses, there is a home for every type of buyer. But regardless of the model or the style, most people move to Lakelands for that family-oriented community feeling.
This particular listing is the Balsam model with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, covering 2,450 square feet but feeling like so much more because of great use of usable space. The house sits on a bend, providing all the benefits of a corner home with extra sunlight and a large front lawn, without the hassle of extra traffic and noise of typical corner lots. What you’ll notice first when you step into this home is how much sunlight fills the main floor. The home faces southwest, so the sun shines through throughout almost all of the day. Every room is large and spacious to fit any family’s needs. There is no carpet in this house! The unique pie shaped lot provides a large backyward with a large fence for privacy, and best of all…. the neighbours are fantastic!
If you’re interested in this home, please feel free to contact me!
Popularity: 53% [?]
Apr
10
How did the Brampton real estate market do in March 2008?
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Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for March 2008. Although inventories remained low all around the GTA due to a prolonged winter, sales remained brisk, especially in the 905 suburbs.
Don’t forget that The Bank Of Canada is expecting to once again drop it’s key lending rate on April 22. This means a continued boost to the market activity that’s already been booming during the spring market.
March 2008
In March of 2008, Brampton had 2164 active listings on the market, 1474 of which were new listings. There were 575 recorded sales in this month. Here is the break down according to areas in Brampton.
W23 (Any area in Brampton west of Highway 410)
Overall
Average sale price: $315,730
Median sale price: $304,000
Average number of days it took to sell a property: 29 days
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Detached Homes
Number of properties sold: 192
Average sale price: $352,625
Median sale price: $347,500
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 97% of asking price
Semi-Detached Homes
Number of properties sold: 84
Average sale price: $283,472
Median sale price: $285,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Condo Apartment
Number of properties sold: 10
Average sale price: $193,750
Median sale price: $203,500
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 97% of asking price
Condo Townhouse
Number of properties sold: 21
Average sale price: $227,048
Median sale price: $235,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Attached/Row/Townhouse
Number of properties sold: 23
Average sale price: $259,561
Median sale price: $262,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
W24 (Any area in Brampton east of Highway 410)
Overall
Average sale price: $318,397
Median sale price: $306,500
Average number of days it took to sell a property: 31 days
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Detached Homes
Number of properties sold: 123
Average sale price: $394,057
Median sale price: $388,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Semi-Detached Homes
Number of properties sold: 53
Average sale price: $294,010
Median sale price: $295,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Condo Apartment
Number of properties sold: 26
Average sale price: $154,315
Median sale price: $143,350
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 97% of asking price
Condo Townhouse
Number of properties sold: 23
Average sale price: $193,967
Median sale price: $185,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 97% of asking price
Attached/Row/Townhouse
Number of properties sold: 16
Average sale price: $266,953
Median sale price: $266,000
Average % of listing price a property sold for: 98% of asking price
Popularity: 49% [?]
Apr
10
A semi-detached home in Brampton just on the market
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I had an opportunity to take some pictures of a new listing in the northwest end of Brampton yesterday. This semi-detached home is very bright and spacious, and you’ll notice that the entire house features neutral tones. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and one of the key selling points of this particular model is that the laundry room is up on the second floor. Best of all, their are no neighbours behind the backyard. Let me know if this house appeals to you and you’d like more information.
Popularity: 50% [?]
Apr
2
A new real estate listing.
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As you already know, I tend to specialize in real estate in the Brampton area. However, I took some photos of a new listing in Woodbridge and thought it would be great to post up anyways. This beautiful 3000 square foot detached home has 4 spacious bedrooms, of which the master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and a charming bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. You’ll notice in the pictures that there is a large kitchen with lots of room for a breakfast area and a pantry. The family room includes a marble gas fireplace and is already wired for home theaters.
Enjoy the pictures. If you want more info on this listing, just send me a note through my contact form.
In the meantime, I will be posting some pictures in the coming days of a new listing I have in Lakelands Village, Brampton. You’ll absolutely love this house, so stay tuned!
Popularity: 47% [?]
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