London, ON

Last week, the Government of Ontario formally launched its latest assault on homeowners, purchasers and sellers with the introduction of Bill 218, the Ontario Tax Plan for More Jobs and Growth Act, 2009 which implements the HST. Every MPP has heard REALTOR® opposition loud and clear. Now they need to hear from consumers.

As a hardworking REALTOR®, you have a database containing the names of consumers and clients both past and present who are going to be negatively impacted by this tax. Please circulate the below email message to all of your clients, customers, friends and family and encourage them to email their MPPs to stop the HST.

We also encourage you to send this email yourself by clicking here: http://bit.ly/stopthehst. After all, you are a consumer too!

Email to your client/consumer database

Subject: Stop the HST - Cost of buying, owning and selling a home to go up by 8%

Last week, the Government of Ontario formally launched its latest assault on homeowners, purchasers and sellers with the introduction of legislation to harmonize the provincial sales tax and goods and services tax.

Homebuyers and sellers will pay 8 per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, home inspection fees, and moving costs, adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario.

For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bills (gas, electricity and home heating fuel), on home renovation labour, the cost of lawn upkeep or landscaping and the cost of snow removal.

Please help Ontario REALTORS® fight this tax. In less than 30 seconds you can send an email to your MPP asking them to vote against sales tax harmonization legislation, by clicking here: http://bit.ly/stopthehst

Sunningdale Neighbourhood Houses in London

The Sunningdale neighbourhood is situated in North London bordered by Fanshawe Park Road West, Richmond Street, Sunningdale Road West and Hyde Park Road and includes Medway Park and Hyland Estates.

A very short drive to the Masonville shopping area and dining and the big box stores in Hyde Park. Easy access to the University of Western Ontario (UWO or Western), it's hospital and nearby research centre.

5 minutes to downtown London and quick access to great beaches along Lake Huron such as Ipperwash, Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend, Bayfield and Goderich.

The houses and condos in Sunningdale are tastefully laid out with many enclaves and one of a kind homes.

We can assist and guide you when it is time to purchase or sell a home or condo in Sunningdale. We can provide you with neighbourhood statistics and our Envelope Real Estate Brokerage experience and skills. We are just a quick call or email away.Go to www.enveloperealestate.com to see these beautiful homes for sale.

One Floor Condo Homes in London Ontario

There is a wide selection of one floor resale condo homes in London from attached to detached. I have studied the London condo market and have learned the pros and cons of area, amenities and construction.

There is a wide range to choose from with prices starting from $224,000 to over $800,000 for ranch or bungalow style, $80,000 to $750,000 for apartment style condos and townhouses from $80,000 to $600,000. From double car garages, finished basements, on or near a golf course, with pool or without, you name and I will know if it is available.

Buying a condo is similar to purchasing a single dwelling, just as selling your condo is similar however with one huge caveat. Rules, fees and restrictions play a large role in your decision making and you do not want to leave it to guesswork only to find out later you made a mistake.

If you are serious about purchasing a condo or selling your condo and desire competent, caring knowledgeable assistance, perhaps we should sit down and discuss your criteria and goals.

I have also put together some great information that is free of charge such as:

•1. How To Remove The Seven Most Deadly Common Buyer Objections And Get More Money For Your Condo

•2. 8 Secrets for Saving Thousands When Buying or Financing A Condo

•3. 40 Very Important Things A Condo Buyer Should Know

•4. Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes when Selling Your Condo

•5. 101 Quick & Easy Ways To Make Your Condo Show Like a Model Home

•6. How To Stage Your Condo For A Fast Sale

•7. 10 Devastating Mistakes Condo Buyers Make

•8. 44 Money Saving Tips Preparing Your Condo For Sale

•9. Exclusive Personal Condo Audit

•10. A Guarantee That Your Condo Listing Will Expire

As you can see, I have seen most of all the mistakes made, I too have made mistakes and from that I have gleamed knowledge of the process from start to finish. In short, I am not like a doctor who has a practice, a lawyer who has a practice, I am in the trenches daily, and I am a doer.

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Part 5 of Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Prepare Your Home For Sale

Make the Bathroom Sparkle

Next to the Kitchen, the bathroom is the room that gets the most scrutiny and some inexpensive designer tricks can make your bathroom look like a million bucks.

Here are some tips especially for the bathroom:

• Always empty bathroom garbage cans before showings, also put the trash can under the
vanity if you can since they take up floor space, and you want the bathroom to appear as big as possible.

• A fresh new shower curtain is a great investment - very little money for a big impact.

• Things like toilet cleaners, plungers, and hampers add clutter, put them away while you're selling your house.

• Keep all reading material out of sight in the bathroom. (such as Playboy, Play girl, Your favorite REALTOR book, etc)

• Personal items like hairdryers, makeup kits and hairbrushes should always be neatly placed in cupboards or drawers.

• Hang matching new towels, go for the best looking towels you can. Like shower curtains, they add a nice impact.

• Remove everything from the countertop, except pretty soap sets, candles or fresh flowers

• Check the faucets for leaks, drips or disrepair. Repair, or buy new faucets if they are leaky or worn out

• New silicone beading can do wonders for your shower, tub and sink area...especially if caulking is stained or cracking.

• Shine your faucets and knobs and use cleaner to keep them from getting water spots on them.

• Keep your shower and tub area spotless. Buyers will often look behind the curtain(so no hiding Uncle Harry)...so make sure the area looks as good as it can. Keep shampoos and soaps to a minimum.

• Scrub tiles and bleach the grout so it all sparkles.

. Replace or paint the vanity if it shows excessive wear and tear, replacing knobs can give an updated look to an older vanity

So there you go, we have more rooms yet to view, so stay tuned!