Asim Khan

Homes for Sale in the Riverstone area of Brampton East have generated alot of excitement. As a Remax Agent, I have sold 2 deals in this Brampton area community in the last month.

In this community, I have witnessed some of the most enthusiastic buyers that I have ever seen. Many of the buyers are looking to move-up or down-size from their current homes in the area. They love being in the area so much, while they need to change homes, they dont want to leave the area.

Riverside Golf & Country Club was built as a central feature of the neighborhood. When the developer originally sold the site, ever homeowner became a Charter member of the club.

The property that I most recently sold was on Don Minaker Drive - just near the Golf Club. This area is between The Gore Road & McVean in Brampton.

It offerred high end finishings - at an affordable price. Please see the Virtual Tour of the property.

Asim Khan
Remax Legacy Realty Inc (Brokerage)

I have a unque view of the market as a Re/max agent in Toronto. In my day-to-day dealings, I understand the sentiment on the street. I have insight as to how the market is chaning on a day-to-day basis.

My experience in Today's market is that good inventory remains tight. The best homes are sold fast. To maximize interest, homes must be properly marketed and priced at fair market value. Buyers are more cautious than ever about about overpaying. The focus remains on buying on value.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity picked up in September 2011.

Highlights:

• Sales activity rose 2.7 per cent in September from the previous month.
• Holding in line with the ten-year average, activity during the first nine months of this year pulled ahead of sales over the same period last year.
• The number of newly listed homes held steady when compared to the previous month.
• The national housing market tightened in September from the month before, but remains firmly entrenched in balanced territory.
• The national average price posted the smallest year-over-year increase since January.

A total of 361,749 homes have traded hands via Canadian MLS® Systems to date this year. This is 1.2 per cent above levels for the same period in 2010, and in line with the ten-year average.

The Canadian housing market remains a bright spot against a backdrop of mixed headline news about the global economy,” said Gary Morse, CREA President. “Low mortgage rates continue to draw buyers to the housing market, while recently tightened mortgage regulations are working as intended.

Asim Khan
Remax Legacy Realty Inc

I have a unque view of the market as a Re/max agent in Toronto. In my day-to-day dealings, I understand the sentiment on the street. I have insight as to how the market is chaning on a day-to-day basis.

My experience in Today's market is that good inventory remains tight. The best homes are sold fast. To maximize interest, homes must be properly marketed and priced at fair market value. Buyers are more cautious than ever about about overpaying. The focus remains on buying on value.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity picked up in September 2011.

Highlights:

• Sales activity rose 2.7 per cent in September from the previous month.
• Holding in line with the ten-year average, activity during the first nine months of this year pulled ahead of sales over the same period last year.
• The number of newly listed homes held steady when compared to the previous month.
• The national housing market tightened in September from the month before, but remains firmly entrenched in balanced territory.
• The national average price posted the smallest year-over-year increase since January.

A total of 361,749 homes have traded hands via Canadian MLS® Systems to date this year. This is 1.2 per cent above levels for the same period in 2010, and in line with the ten-year average.

The Canadian housing market remains a bright spot against a backdrop of mixed headline news about the global economy,” said Gary Morse, CREA President. “Low mortgage rates continue to draw buyers to the housing market, while recently tightened mortgage regulations are working as intended.

Asim Khan
Remax Legacy Realty Inc

In our past few blogs, we have considered several simple steps to get great value when buying your next home.

• Set realistic expectations about the kind of home you want
  
  
• Build a buying plan & monitor the market
  
  
  

Today we will consider the final one in our series:

· Leverage your realtor’s professional insights and negotiating skills

In these times when over 90% of potential home buyers start their home search online, many consumers think they are real estate experts. The home-buying public is indeed more knowledgeable than ever before, but a few hours with Realtor.ca or myawesomehome.ca does not turn a shopper into a professional. Real estate agents have tools, techniques and tricks of the trade to which you, as a buyer, do not have access. In addition, your Realtor® has market knowledge and negotiating skills learned from experience. You should leverage the expertise of your Toronto agent to find a great home value.

The value of your professional agent goes well beyond the home search – as he will also represent you objectively when it comes time to negotiate your home price. In the Toronto real estate market, properties often will sell with multiple offers. Your experienced agent will be able to provide the delicate balance between helping you to get your new house at a fair price and helping you to avoid paying too much.

Your agent will understand details of past transactions in the neighborhood and community – as well as historical market conditions. They will have access to detailed information about the specific features of past sales – and how those features may have impacted property prices. You will want to avoid being asked to pay a premium on your house purchase just because the last property to sell on the street had an extension and a pool.

Lastly, your Realtor can also help you plan your move, negotiate a great mortgage rate, and avoid costly issues upon the closing of your property. These services go well beyond the initial home search – and can be priceless in the long run.

When you are buying a home, buy it when your circumstances dictate, and buy based on value – with the help of your agent. Leverage what he can offer you. As your Toronto Realtor®, I am eager to find you an AWESOME deal based on your needs. I want you to get the best value on your home - even in our hot market. Please check out the details of my Awesome Asim VIP Home Buying Program on my website.

For more tips on buying a home based on value, see our previous blogs.

Buy a Toronto home when your circumstances dictate, and buy based on value. As your Toronto Realtor®, I am eager to find you an AWESOME deal based on your needs. I want you to get the best value on your home - even in our hot market. Please check out the details of my Awesome Asim VIP Home Buying Program on my website.