Betty Bartusevicius's Blog

Great news in the Toronto Star this morning, March 12th 2009 -- First Time buyers eye house bargains by Tony Wong. He states that, "If there is an upside to a recession, it's the inevitability that stuff gets cheaper. Falling home prices may be hard on developers, but they can spark opportunity f...

Home Renovation Tax CreditCanada enjoys a high rate of home ownership among industrialised countries.For many Canadians, owning a home represents both the achievement of a key life goal and the most important investment of their lives. A robust housing sector is also an important source of econom...

Buyers Playing Waiting GameThere is a lot of truth to the above statement. Buyers tell me that they expect prices to drop further and Mortgage Rates to decrease, and sellers are asking me, "Why don't I have an offer?" and panicking because the listings are not selling as quickly as they were in p...

Simply stunning 'Mississauga Garden' home in the heart Of Lorne Park. Spectacularly renovated home. This home boasts upgraded hardwood floors on main level, sparkling New kitchen with granite counter tops, a stone wall in the kitchen and bath. A formal living room/dining room which could be used ...

Waiting for Better Fixed RatesThis article is credited to Kristian Harris of Monster Mortgage. If you would like further information contact Betty Bartusevicius or Kristian.One of our lenders sent this to me and it helps explain how and when FIXED Rates moved compared to how and when VARIABLE Rat...

The sun is starting to shine and the snow is starting to melt. With Spring just around the corner, we bring our thoughts to the landscaping and outside chores that we laid to rest in the past fall season. We're all in the same boat.The renovation tax credit that was announced in Budget 2009 stimu...

Why is Buying On The Slide a Buyer's Advantage In the Toronto Real Estate Market?First lets consider a Sellers Market;A Sellers Market occurs simply when there are more Buyers than Sellers. This trend has been in place since 1996 and has continued upwards till 2008. If there are two listings and ...

Great News from the Government. I hope this will give buyers and sellers a little more confidence in the Real Estate Market.To make this note short and sweet: I received this from one of my Mortgage Specialists:Home, Sweet Home The federal budget offers several measures of interest to people who ...

Great News from the Government. I hope this will give buyers and sellers a little more confidence in the Real Estate Market.To make this note short and sweet: I received this from one of my Mortgage Specialists:Canada's Mortgage Industry Welcomes Federal Budget Announcements Earlier today, federa...

FSBO-- FOR SALE BY OWNERAs you drive around and start looking for a home, you spot "For Sale By Owner" signs. Some owners think that selling their own home will not only save them money, but they also believe they have an advantage over the sellers that have their homes listed by a reputable Real...