Saturday, June 27, 2009

Mattamy's Watercolors in Lorne Park, Mississauga


Watercolors by Mattamy Homes in Lorne Park

So...You are ready for a bungalow and you would like a gated community. Somewhere to quiet to lay your head and wait for the better weather to arrive.

Lorne Park and the Watercolors by Mattamy may have just the thing for you.

A detached bungalow that is really condominium ownership, with all the exterior issues at your control. Vacation safely as a snowbird knowing that your home appears occupied with plowed and shoveled driveways, windows washed twice a year.

Yet you are only minutes from the night life of the downtown core of Toronto or Mississauga for a dinner and a show. Located near the intersection of Mississauga Road and Indian Road, you are nestled into a charming established neighbourhood.

What could be better?

Contact Betty Bartusevicius for further information on this community at 905 828 3434 or directly at 416 427 1875
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage

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Are you an Owner? If you own property in the Mississauga, Oakville, or Burlington Communities, and you would like to sell your residence, contact Betty Bartusevicius at 905 828 3434 or directly at 416 427 1875 and get a free market analysis.

Are you a Buyer and are interested in purchasing a home in the 905 area code? Contact Betty to receive FOR SALE/SOLD data of neighbourhoods to enable you to make an informed decision and do some comparable shopping.

If you know of friends, family, or colleagues who are thinking about making a real estate move, feel free to pass along my contact information. Know that their real estate needs will be well attended to with kindness and professionalism. Your referrals will be greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Elegant Homes in Lorne Park and Churchill Meadows, Call Betty at 416 427 1875, Fine Homes in 905

Real estate - The new market reality

What a great way to start the day. Reading this certainly made me breathe a sigh of relief. I have been telling my buyers and sellers the same things as Michael Polzler has in the statement below. I still understand that job security is a priority issue with many and I am willing to work through all their questions while searching for their home either as seasoned buyers or first-time home buyers. Also, to anyone considering selling their property -- I will provide you with information and comparables to assist you in the sale of your property and I will also be available for comfort during the process.

Now, grab a cup of coffee, and read below. After reading this, you can understand why realtors, like myself, have a wider grin this morning.

"As stability returns to residential real estate markets across the country, realtors and their customers are breathing a sigh of relief. The carnage south of the border has failed to materialize in Canada and all indicators - economic and otherwise -- point to a housing market on the upswing.

These have been trying times for our industry. Realtors that bought into the negativity in the marketplace from September 2008 to March 2009 now find themselves in a precarious position. No listings, no clients, no money. The 'paralysis by analysis' approach of letting fear limit progress has few benefits. Those that stayed the course over the period-pressing forward despite obvious challenges, adjusting to conditions, employing new strategies, creating solid business plans, farming entire neighbourhoods, and aggressively listing properties--are now ideally positioned. Realtors, who stepped up, instead of standing back, are now reaping the rewards.

The same held true for purchasers. Buyers who moved in the midst of uncertainty, ignoring warnings from doom and gloom forecasters, economists and naysayers, snapped up some of the best real estate deals this market has seen in years. By contrast, those who panicked and chose to sit it out on the sidelines are now facing rising interest rates and-in some markets-limited inventory levels. With national resale housing market activity returning to pre-recession levels in May, it would seem that we've come through the worst of the financial meltdown, with the real estate correction nearing an end. The number of positive indicators is very encouraging.

However, recovery is still underway, and there may still be some bumps along the road. Nevertheless, the buoyancy in the marketplace took economists by surprise. Just over half of all major markets reported an increase in unit sales in May over year-ago levels. Consumer confidence continues to strengthen across the board. While the summer months are approaching, it is important to remember that there is still much work to be done. This is not the time to take your eye off the ball. Ours is a market-a business-that must, by necessity, continually evolve. We know by experience that the real estate climate can change quickly"

I hope this was helpful and brought a slight sigh of relief to all of you. We are in the summer market as of now, and there are fewer homes being listed for sale. Buyers are fussier as to what they want to buy, and sellers are more realistic as to what they get for their existing home. If you would like to get more information, or just to chat, I invite you to contact Betty Bartusevicius directly at 416 427 1875. For free information regarding real estate, register on my web site and enjoy. If there is information that you would like to see on my web site, let me know through email at betty@bettybart.com and I'll make sure to provide it to you.

Contact Betty Bartusevicius at your convenience at 905.828.3434 or directly at 416.427.1875.
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage

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There is no time like the present to begin your investigations into a property purchase or sale that will lead to sound decision-making.

I am in this business for the long term. Being a full-time agent, I am committed to providing you with excellent service and I continue to share my real estate knowledge and thoughts with you. I want to be known as your "Real Estate Advisor". Whether you want some reliable information about the Real Estate Market, or if you are just curious about how your home might stack up against neighbourhood listings, remember I'm just a call away.

Are you an Owner? If you own in the Mississauga, Oakville or Burlington Communities, and you would like to sell your residence, click here and get a free value analysis.

Are you a Buyer and are interested in purchasing a home in the 905 area code? Contact Betty Bartusevicius to receive For Sale/Sold data of neighbourhoods, to make an informed decision and do some comparison shopping.

If you know of friends, family, or colleagues who are thinking of making a real estate move, feel free to pass along my contact information. Know that their real estate needs will be well attended to with kindness and professionalism. Your referrals will be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Elegant Homes in Lorne Park and Churchill Meadows, Call Betty at 416 427 1875, First Time Buyers

Summer Is Almost Here and Good Real Estate News

A week ago in the Toronto Star, Tony Wong wrote: "REAL ESTATE VIRGINS BUY IN". What does that mean? That means, first time home buyers are finally taking advantage of the low interest rates and great prices for homes. Of course the economy is on everyone's mind right now, but lower prices and low interest rates are luring them into the purchase of a home.


Also, the first time homebuyer's tax credit and home renovation tax credit for 2009 have been influential factors. First time buyers are key to the market because they allow move-up buyers to sell their homes while continuing up the housing chain to more expensive properties.


I have noticed quite a decrease in listings coming on the market, which makes me think that we could possibly be entering a seller's market. There have been more and more multiple offer situations being reported by my colleagues. The prices don't seem to be going up, a little bit but not a lot, and that doesn't seem to deter any buyers from at least looking. I try to do open houses every weekend, and in the last few weeks, in certain areas, I am averaging about 12 families coming through the open house in a period of 2 hours. They are ready to buy but the house may not suit their needs.


Now we're seeing that builders are beginning to plan future sites and projects which brings hope to the home resale market.


BMO Capital Markets Economist Robert Kavcic has been quoted as saying, " with the Canadian economy poised to begin the recovery process by this fall, the worst of the residential construction recession might be behind us."


So, let's get to it folks!! Want to chat Real Estate? Want information about the Market?

As a resident of Mississauga for more than 20 years, I understand the market, the people and the community. I believe selling and buying your home can be a hassle-free and satisfying experience and I have the perseverance, negotiating skills and ability to listen, to make that happen. When you list your home with me - allow me to assist you in purchasing a home - you will receive the highest level of professionalism and service. No gimmicks, no high pressure sales tactics - just a quick, efficient and profitable experience in selling your home -finding a new one.

Contact Betty Bartusevicius at 905 828 3434 or directly at 416 427 1875
Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage

Contact me by email
I can help you save time and money by shopping smarter

There is no time like the present to begin your investigations into a property purchase or sale that will lead to sound decision making.

Experience is not expensive; it is Priceless.

If you know of friends, family, or colleagues who are thinking about making a real estate move, feel free to pass along my contact information. Know that their real estate needs will be well attended to with kindness and professionalism. Your referrals will be greatly appreciated.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Elegant Homes in Lorne Park, Market Watch, Call Betty at 416 427 1875


Is the Housing Market Rebounding?


First-time home buyers are holding up our market as the sales of existing homes in the month of May rose by 2%. This is the first increase in more than a year. Take a look at the market watch and do some figuring.

If you compare to last year, it is still down by 1%. But, I think that most buyers and sellers are now realizing that the market is quite different from a year ago. It has taken us a few months to adjust our expectations when selling a house and not thinking of, " If I would have sold a year ago....".

We are hearing reports of multiple offers on some properties. Milton has been experiencing multiple offers for a couple of months now. And, the same is happening in certain areas of Mississauga. Price your house according to the market, and it WILL sell and the possibility of multiple offers may occur. I am seeing a turn towards a seller's market in some areas as less homes are being listed for sale, but there are buyers out there for homes. I did an open house one weekend in Mississauga and I had approximately 30 buyers come in to view the home. This is between Saturday and Sunday. Watch for my signs in Mississauga!!!

I await in anticipation what the nay-sayers will say about the summer market. As per usual, I am prepared to see it slow down as the summer holiday season approaches.

Here is some information for the Market Watch that is provided:
"June 2, 2009 -- In May 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,589 sales, up almost two per cent from May 2008 – the first annual increase since December 2007. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in May was 81,300.

“The resale housing market in the GTA has remained resilient in the face of challenging times globally,” according to TREB President Maureen O’Neill. “Many home buyers have taken advantage of extremely low mortgage rates.”The average price for May transactions was $395,609 – down less than one per cent compared to the same month last year.“The average resale home price has moved in line with last year’s level because of tighter market conditions experienced this Spring,” stated Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Home sales have increased strongly relative to new listings, bolstering home prices.”

For further information regarding the Market Watch feel free to contact Betty directly at 416 427 1875 or by email.


Are you an Owner? If you own property in the Mississauga, Oakville, or Burlington Communities, and you would like to sell your residence, contact Betty Bartusevicius at 905 828 3434 or directly at 416 427 1875 and get a free market analysis.

Are you a Buyer and are interested in purchasing a home in the 905 area code? Contact Betty to receive FOR SALE/SOLD data of neighbourhoods to enable you to make an informed decision and do some comparable shopping.

If you know of friends, family, or colleagues who are thinking about making a real estate move, feel free to pass along my contact information. Know that their real estate needs will be well attended to with kindness and professionalism. Your referrals will be greatly appreciated.

There is no time like the present to begin your investigations into a property purchase or sale that will lead to sound decision making.