http://www.langvuong.com Life and real estate in Brampton - Articles written by Lang Vuong Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:32:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   If you're looking for a quaint home in the Heart Lake area, this home may be perfect for you.  Nestled behind the beautiful foilage of Heart Lake Conservation park, this home offers a spacious open-concept layout with 3 bedrooms in a family-oriented neighbourhood.  The neighbours are all fantastic!  The large ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/21/a-new-brampton-listing-by-beautiful-heart-lake/ Although this article may be useful for people living in older homes, purchasers of newer homes can also benefit from this. A home in not unlike a car - it's made up of a variety of components that have different life expectancies and that need to be replaced throughout ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/17/when-should-i-replace-parts-of-my-home/ There's no doubt that MLS.ca has become one of the most often-accessed and useful websites in Canada. Last year alone, MLS.ca recorded over three million unique visitors a month. That is close to 10% of Canada's population and a huge number of people who are searching for homes ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/12/did-you-know-that-mlsca-is-changing/ Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for May 2008.  In comparison to last May where a record number of sales was set, May of 2008 was slightly less in the total number of sales.  However, detached homes saw a 3% increase in value and ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/10/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-may-2008/ Here's the scenario - you're in the market to purchase a new home and in the course of looking at a few properties, you fall in love with a quaint, older home that's been newly renovated. It sits in a well established, cozy neighbourhood with tall trees and a ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/08/should-i-buy-a-house-that-was-just-flipped/ If you've been a long time resident of Brampton, you'll know that the condo selection is relatively small. Aside from the cluster of condo buildings near Bramalea City Centre, and a few other buildings scattered around the city, there haven't been any new condo developments in the last while. You've ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/06/tell-me-more-about-the-park-place-condos-in-brampton/ If you're a first time home buyer, you may be wondering what sort of costs you'll be facing down the road when it comes time to close the sale on your home. Because there are so many fees, expenses, and taxes to pay, it may be a little scary ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/06/04/im-buying-a-home-what-are-my-closing-costs/ Here are the latest numbers for the real estate market in Brampton for April 2008. Sales remain moderate throughout the GTA, but prices are still steadily rising. April 2008 In April of 2008, Brampton had 2477 active listings on the market, 1857 of which were new listings. There were 852 recorded sales ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/05/22/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-april-2008/ Condo apartments and condo townhouses are becoming increasingly popular in Brampton to accommodate the other spectrum of buyers that are not looking for large detached homes. If you're in the process of buying a condo or am thinking of buying one in the near future, you will encounter something ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/05/01/what-is-a-status-certificate/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/29/how-much-will-it-cost-me-to-pave-my-driveway-or-build-a-garage/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/22/avoid-real-estate-salespeople-that-buy-listings/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/17/a-gorgeous-home-in-lakelands-village-brampton-is-now-for-sale/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/10/how-did-the-brampton-real-estate-market-do-in-march-2008/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/10/a-semi-detached-home-in-brampton-just-on-the-market/ 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 ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/04/02/a-new-real-estate-listing/ If you're either thinking of selling or buying a home, you've probably talked to friends or real estate agents and everyone seems to be saying the same thing. Put your house on MLS! But what exactly is MLS and why the big fuss? No, it's not Major ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/03/31/what-exactly-is-mls/ The fine people over at BloggyAward have been kind enough to award me the Bloggy Gold Award for best blog of the month. They rated my site on visual aesthetics, user friendliness, reading enjoyment, and useful info. I am truly humbled that the Brampton Real Estate Blog stood ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/03/30/the-brampton-real-estate-blog-has-won-an-award/ By-laws, rules, and regulations. It seems like anything you want to do around the house requires some research into city ordinances first. Here are some questions and answers for some common questions you may encounter during your time as a home owner. As always, you can ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/03/27/some-things-youve-always-wanted-to-know-if-you-own-a-home-in-brampton/ Here are some quick photos I took of a real estate listing I have in Brampton. This house is under power of sale. The home is a corner lot, 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom detach with a one bedroom basement apartment equipped with a second kitchen and a ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/03/26/are-you-looking-for-a-power-of-sale-home-in-brampton/ As promised, I've been working on a guide to the Lakelands Village community in Brampton. Lakelands will be one of my main area's of focus, as I'm quite familiar with the area as well as the models that were built by Paradise Homes. In case you haven't heard ... http://www.langvuong.com/2008/03/20/want-to-buy-or-sell-a-house-in-lakelands-village-in-brampton/