Connecting Key People Together Real Estate Investing

According to the latest statistics from Kitchener-Waterloo Real Estate Board, the average price of all residential properties sold through the MLS® System of the KWREB last month was $302,596. This is a 14.3 percent increase over October 2009.

Board President Ted Scharf says, “this see…

Many people don’t realize that selling a home is a complicated, time-consuming process. With numerous factors to consider such as open houses, advertising, pricing, negotiating and handling the numerous kinds of inquiries, it can be very exhausting and even worse – unfruitful. Many homeown…

Mortgage terminology and Mortgage Terms
Typically from six months to five years, the ‘term’ refers to how long the bank has agreed to lend you the money. At the end of the term, you usually renegotiate a new term.

Amortization: The length of time it will take you to pay off the wh…

Buying a home involves piles of legal documents. You need someone to translate the ‘legalese’ and ensure your best interests are protected.

Finding a good lawyer

There are lots of good lawyers out there. Ask your friends or people at work, we at Key connexions will happily give y…

You’re trusting a REALTOR® with your most valuable possession, your property whether buying or selling. REALTORS® and investor REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Here’s what we promise you:

1.    Your investor REALTOR® is highly trained: REALTOR® training is …

Investor REALTORS® can prepare the offer for you. Here are some terms you’ll see in the offer.

Buyer or Purchaser
Seller or Vendor
Purchase Price
Deposit
Chattels included and fixtures
Irrevocability of the offer
Completion date
Clauses particular to this agreement Su…

You probably have an idea of what type of an investment right for you or you have no-idea. To familiarize you with the terminology, here’s a quick overview:

Single-family detached: As the name implies, the home is not attached to the home next door. Styles range from a single-story b…

What is your property worth in today’s market? Let us help! During the Home Evaluation, we can advise on:

Tax issues

How bank appraisals work

Current Financing Options

About building inspections

How to sell your property for maximum dollar

Financing question…

The “Listing Agreement” authorizes our agents and Key Connexions Inc., Real Estate Brokerage to market and sell your home. This agreement serves three purposes:

It defines your relationship
It provides detailed information about the home to be placed on the real estate board’s …

In real estate, timing is not everything but it does influence your home’s selling price. Let’s see if we can make timing work for you.

Status report. Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market?

When there are lots of people looking for homes but not many are for sale, it’s called a “seller’…