Resources for Buyers & Sellers:

Protecting Your Vested Interests:

Knowledge is power when it comes to investing and helps protect individual’s vested interests. Here are a few links to help buyers understand the real estate process.

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A Real Estate Appraisal is an Opinion of Value.

The mission of the Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada is to be an active, independent professional association dedicated to establishing, promoting and advancing the standards of appraisal, valuation and other consulting services relating to real property of all kinds in Ontario.

To Secure a Mortgage Homes are Appraised by Accredited Appraisers:

Accredited members of the Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI) with an AACI, P.App. designations have the skills and available resources to provide banks with appraisals for mortgage. The AACI, P.App. designation is granted to individuals who have completed the AACI program of studies and fulfilled all the professional requirements of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. These members are qualified to offer valuation and consulting services and expertise for all types of real property.

Ontario Association of the Appraisal Insititute of Canada

Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)

RECO regulates the activity of trade in real estate and protects the public interest. For consumer information, useful resources, and publications visit their website at:

Real Estate Council of Ontario

Get a Home Inspection:

Consider getting a home inspection to ensure your home is ready for sale. Click here to get a copy of a Home Inspection Checklist The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation posts to review the report you receive from your home inspector.

The Ontario Association of Home Inspectors

Get Informed and Make Wise Home Buying Decisions:

Get informed so you can make a wise buying decision. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has a useful website with various publications and reports to guide home buyers.

Visit their website: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

First Time Home Buyers:

If you are tired of throwing money away on rent, consider taking advantage of government incentives and programs that will help make home ownership more attainable for you.

The Economy & Home Sales:

The time to sell your home is when it makes sense for you. Don't be overly concerned with market trends. Buying a new home or selling your existing home is a personal choice based on any specific factors affecting you, such as:

• Finances
• Employment – loss of employment, relocation of your job, or wanting to be closer to work, retirement.
• Family – growing, downsizing, and or/lifestyle changes.

According to the Ontario Ministry of Finance Ontario was “Hard Hit by the Global Recession”. The good news is there is “a resurgence in housing market activity” in 2010. Click here to review the Ontario 2010 Budget and here to review The Canadian Real Estate Association Sales Statistics