QUOTE (AndreiAngelkovski @ Sep 29 2008, 02:19 PM) Hello REIN Members! Does anyone here use any Heating Insurance Maintenance Plans for their furnaces? What this normally covers is an annual inspection and cleaning, any repairs and maintenance required (there are exceptions of course). I`ve...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Sep 30 2008, 10:02 PM) It is our pleasure working with such professionals as yourself. You made a HUGE difference on our bus and we all thank you. Secondarily, this was the best REIN Eastern field trip ever and those who missed it should speak to those on it. I and those on...

I just wanted to say how awesome it was to have the opportunity of being part of that and meeting you. I know we`re to have the emotion out of real estate and just make it such a habit and routine but when there are opportunities of networking and "seeing it in action", it can be quite exciting...

I still don`t understand why ANYONE would give away their hard earned money as a "deposit" for something they haven`t seen. You haven`t done anything wrong. The people whom spent money should call the authorities and by you taking the suggestion of the above poster should be enough. As long as...

QUOTE (JDRInvestments @ Sep 29 2008, 01:32 PM) This is...an excellent post. I am one of those REIN members that have insisted on 10 day conditional financing period until my most recent offer. Upon the acceptance, I had it negotiated to 7 days. That was a week ago. Today, I am looking to get...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Sep 29 2008, 03:25 PM) I think you`ll find that time line lengthen even more over the next 12 months as banks figure out what they can do and what they want to do. That is a very good point. Especially now with the changes and tightening up of lending practices. I`m going...

QUOTE (llee @ Sep 29 2008, 12:16 AM) What if I have a buying agent? Does my negotiation power drop because the builder`s listing agent needs to pay my buying agent 2.5%? Thanks, Lucas I would also like to add my two cents as a REALTOR if I may. Some Builders (if cooperating with agents) may...

QUOTE (dplummer @ Aug 7 2008, 08:51 PM) Purchase the property tennant free. Perform any needed repairs. Charge new rents. Doug Can`t just do that Doug. There are laws and regulations here in Ontario.

QUOTE (realfortin @ Aug 10 2008, 08:43 PM) Ok but in Ontario can you kick them out when you buy? Only for personal possession for yourself or an immediate family member. There are other methods yes, but stipulations to this where tenants would have `first right of refusal` and the right to...

The rules have changed and you cannot evict a tenant because of wanting to make repairs to a unit. Actually, yes you CAN evict them but they have "first right of refusal" and the right to re-occupy the unit once the repairs are done. AND, you have the right to make an application to the Tribunal...

QUOTE (RedlineBrett @ Sep 26 2008, 12:29 PM) I have had a number of REIN clients be adamant about a 10 business day financing condition removal period. Pushing for this has made it difficult for me to negotiate other terms as most residential buyers only need five days max if they are...

QUOTE (DianneDachyshyn @ Sep 11 2008, 02:50 PM) I know that this topic has been addressed before, but I can`t find the thread. We have five adults who want to move into our 3-bedroom duplex (two couples and a single). Should we be charging extra rent in this case? If so, how much and how do we...

QUOTE (kboughen @ Sep 12 2008, 11:17 AM) Is there an obligation for Landlords in Ontario to replace in-unit amenities to equal or greater features during the term of tenancy when the specific amenities where not specified in the Lease. Examples;If a bathtub with jacuzzi jets fails during term...

They always sound serious about paying right, until they get in the house and do a total 180. In my experience, I agree with the other posters, go with your gut. There are too many "professional tenants" out there and from what you stated, sound like too many red flags. ps...don`t forget to...

And in my experience (I`m an Realtor in Ontario) it`s good to ask: - how long the REALTOR has been in the industry (are they good at what they do or just starting out so perhaps not experienced and/or just "residential") - do they work with a lot of buyers or do they just `hold` inventory...

You are allowed to ask for SIN and Driver`s License. In accordance to the Law and as far as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, there is no legislation that prohibits organizations from asking for it. However, people are becoming more saavy and asking why (which is anyone`s right...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Sep 4 2008, 10:55 AM) Hi Shannon, Thanks for the Post. Back 6 years ago when we picked Barrie as one of the Top places to invest in Ontario (based on future economic fundamentals - including the addition of the GO Train), many people laughed. They thought it was cottage...

QUOTE (donksky @ Sep 4 2008, 10:06 PM) Hello, would you buy this for $325k mortgage ($320 purchase price, + 7.85% CMCH insurance premium-100% financed) in a farm town in Ontario? side by side 2+1 duplex. always rented - walking distance to a college in a 0.5% vacancy town (same shortage or...

This is a news release from MP Patrick Brown. Please see below:GO Train continues to be a hit in Barrie - parking lot in South End Expanded! For immediate release September 2nd, 2008 MEDIA RELEASE GO Train continues to be a hit in Barrie! M.P. Patrick Brown is happy to announce the expansion...

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