Real Estate Information Videos

I have recently been involved in a project with two very respected collegues, Ben Sage (Sales Representative with the same brokerage I work with, RE/MAX a-b in Woodstock) and Jeff Teed, a mobile mortgage specialist with the TD Bank.

The goal of our project is to demonstrate the ways in which real estate has changed in Ontario. These changes have happened due to legislation impacting the industry, public expectation and also Realtors recognizing the need to better educate consumers. I hope these videos help you understand these changes. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested. And, as always, I would be happy to answer any questions.

Bettianne

Real Estate Has Changed: Buying Investment Properties

Real Estate Has Changed: Buyers Need Their Own Representation

Our Woodstock office hosts RE/MAX's 'Yard Sale for a Cure"

May 26th
Beginning at 8am at Home Hardware Building Centre at Dundas Street East in Woodstock.
Shop our gently used goods and support the search for a cure for Breast Cancer.

We welcome your donations of goods (no clothing please) prior to the event. Our Realtors are hosting the following drop off times and locations.

Woodstock, Home Hardware Building Centre, from 10am-12pm on May 19th hosted by Ben Sage.  
Embro,  Knox United Church Parking Lot  from 10am -12pm on May 19th hosted by Jennifer and Walter Webb
Norwich,  Ritchies Ice Cream from 6-8 pm on May 24th hosted by Laura Barker and Laurie Lorentz

RE/MAX Press Release May 16, 2012

Luxury housing sales surge forward

New records set in just over 60 per cent of markets in the first quarter

Mississauga, ON (May 16, 2012) - The Canadian appetite for all things luxury continues to fuel demand for high-end housing, with first quarter 2012 sales well ahead of 2011 figures for the same period in most markets across the country, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.
The Upper-End Report found that 81 per cent (13) of the 16 major Canadian centres examined - including Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, London-St. Thomas, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton-Burlington, Greater Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Greater Montreal, and Halifax-Dartmouth - posted an increase in homebuying activity, with the vast majority reporting double-digit appreciation. Records were set for upper-end sales in ten markets in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

38 Ortona Street, Woodstock $329,900

Large two storey, four bedroom home with granny flat in mature Woodstock neighbourhood. Large lot, fully fenced, landscaped with perennials, peach and birch trees, and wooden shed. Walkout from lower level to cement patio. Large deck off main floor with stairs to back garden. Double cement driveway deep garage with work bench and man door. Approximately 2700 sq ft of finished living space. Main floor has richly coloured hardwood, ceramics and large bright windows. (Most windows and doors replaced in 2011) Gas fireplace in first floor family room. Large eat-in kitchen with gas stove, laundry room access and formal dining room with french doors. Hardwood on second floor thru bedrooms, large closets and family bath with cast iron tub. Master has extra large walk-in closet and ensuite bath with jetted tub. Granny flat (separate entrance, kitchen, livingroom, bedroom, bath, laundry & storage) at grade with large windows and walk out to back garden. Contact me for a virtual tour of this home.

Opportunity for Creative Living in Uniondale

962968  96 Road Lakeside, Lot size 80 x 155  $249,900

Thirty minutes from Stratford, Woodstock, London and the 401 corridor, this residential art deco style, conversion in Uniondale was historically a commercial property and featured a hardware store. Some of the unique features remain with this landmark building. The property provides over 2500 sq.ft. of finished living space. Large inviting great room with beautiful hardwood floors. Opportunity for large family, multi-residential or entrepreneurial development. Many upgrades to water, septic, heating, electrical, windows, roof and plumbing systems. Large clean, bright and high basement. This is a very well cared for property.