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David Waters

Free Orangeville HomeSearch Service

02-28-09
David Waters

Free HomeSearch Service Helps
Orangeville & Area Homebuyers Buy Lovely Homes
From $250,000 To $500,000 For Zero Down


Dear Friend,

I'm David Waters, Sales Representative with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc. I started this service because many consumers think they need tens of thousands of dollars to buy a $250,000 to $500,000 home these days. You may have talked with Realtors or Lenders who have told you that you need $20,000, $40,000 or even $60,000 to buy a home in Orangeville.

Five years ago that may have been the case, but it is no longer true. As a matter of fact, right now there are eight loans that enable you to buy a $250,000 to $500,000 home for absolutely zero down payment, plus get up to $10,000 or more of free government money if you are a first time buyer.

It's easy to learn what homes and home loans are available with my new HomeSearch Service. Each night, my HomeSearch computers access the Orangeville area Multiple Listing Service and search through all the information on every home listed in the entire area by every real estate company.

The computers sift and sort through all of the new listings, automatically finding and matching the homes that meet your exact specifications. The system then mails, or if you prefer, automatically faxes or e-mails you that information on a daily, weekly or twice-weekly basis... your choice.

The HomeSearch Service gives you access to inside information normally available only to real estate agents. From the privacy of your home, on a daily basis, you receive information about every single home available in the area of your choice, and you receive this information even before many other real estate agents have seen it!

As you receive information about homes you're interested in, you can study, compare, and drive by the properties on your own. When you find a home you'd like to see, all you need to do is give us a call and we'll make arrangements to get you inside the home at your convenience.

I am totally service oriented. I'm not your typical salespeople but rather a consultant. At no time will you ever feel any pressure to buy a home. When you find the perfect home, you'll know it.

In addition to the HomeSearch Service, I have a HomeLoanFinder computer network that searches through 161 home loan programs to find the best home loan programs for you. This allows us to find the very best loan to meet your personal objectives - be it low interest rate, low monthly payments, or zero down payment.

As you can well imagine, there's just too much to tell you about in this brief letter, but it's easy for you to get more information. Just send me an email with your contact information, and I'll take care of the rest.


Sincerely,

David Waters, Sales Representative
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.
115 First Street
Orangeville, ON
(519) 942-8700

REGISTER HERE!

Home Buying Class Helps Hundreds of First-Time Orangeville Home Buyers Find Their Dream Home

02-28-09
David Waters

Home Buying Class Helps Hundreds of First-Time Orangeville Home Buyers Find Their Dream Home

Orangeville Couple Buys Their Dream Home Using Strategies and Tools Taught at a FREE, ALL NEW HOME BUYER CLASS

Orangeville, Ontario - Buying a home is a complex process. Title Insurance - inspections - negotiations - mortgages. To help ensure that your home purchase is profitable and problem free, six area companies have teamed up to sponsor a home buyer's class to teach you the secrets of successful home buying.

The class is presented in an information packed 2-hour format and held at 115 First Street in Orangeville. Whether you personally own a home or this is your first time, you will learn new tips and strategies for getting the best buy and the best mortgage.

At the class, you'll learn:

  • How much home can I afford?
  • What government programs do I qualify for?
  • How many zero down home loan programs do I qualify for?
  • What are closing costs?
  • What are the important differences between new and resale homes?
  • What programs do I qualify for that will pay my closing costs?
  • Do I qualify to receive up to $10,000 of Free Government Money?
  • Home inspections - do I need one?
  • What are the seven steps involved in buying a home?
  • Can I see my credit report? Is my credit good enough?
  • What's the best way to find the right home?
  • How do mortgages work?
  • How to avoid paying thousands more than the home is worth, without even knowing it!
  • How can I tap into the Realtor database to find the best homes before anyone else?

There Are More Than 151 Types Of Home Loans!
Do You Know Which One Is Best For You?



You may be able to buy more home than you think. Or maybe you can reduce your monthly payments by 25% or more. Just by taking a few simple steps, you could raise up to $10,000 or more for your downpayment. This means you can have that extra bedroom or two-car garage, just by knowing secrets that few buyers know!

We'll take the confusion away and replace it with practical, down-to-earth knowledge that you can use now. We'll make it simple. From getting started to getting moved in, we'll lead you all the way through the process.

At the class you will receive a FREE Buyers Manual to get you started in the right direction.

This and lots of other information is yours free with absolutely no obligation of any kind.





The class also includes:

  • Mortgage and Insurance Information
  • Realtor Home Search Information
  • Home Inspection Information
  • Legal Information

Here's what graduates have said about the Orangeville Buyer Class:

    "Very informative. Friendly and well-explained." - Erin T.

    "Really enjoyed it. Great experience. Learned a lot of little things we may not have thought of." - Neal A.

    "Everything that was said was helpful and informative to me. I came into the seminar knowing almost nothing, now I know a lot more than I did. The experience was very good." - Paul P.

    "The most helpful thing was having peace of mind knowing more about buying a new home. Very well done and clear." - Joanne K.

    "I thought everyone was great and explained everything well. This seminar was full of a lot of useful information." - Penny R.

    "Great introductory overview of the home buying process." - Brad M.

    "The inspection portion gave us a heads up about what to look for, and the lawyer spreadsheet regarding breakdown of fees was very helpful. Great seminar - a lot of information and answers provided." - Ashley S.

    "You receive a lot of great information and advice you won't be able to find anywhere else." - Nicole V.

    "There was a lot of information given that we had no idea about. Presenters were funny and informative." - Christina V.

    "Definitely a must-take class." - Kenny C.

    "It was extremely helpful to have the whole group together to present the full story. Excellent comprehensive summary of all major aspects of home buying." - Joel J.

    "It was nice to have people willing to take the time to help explain the whole process of buying a home." - Stephen K.


There is NO CHARGE for the Class, and you can bring a guest - but you must pre-register. Class size is limited, so register early.

Class Presented By:

  • David Waters, Sales Rep, RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.
  • Alexis Drake, Mortgage Broker, Mortgagebrokers.com

Class Location:

115 First Street
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3J8

Next Class Time and Date:

Tuesday, March 29th, 2009
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(we're running one more in April, date to be posted soon)

REGISTER HERE!

Space is limited, so register today.

For more information about buying a home in Orangeville, visit: www.davidwaters.ca

STATE OF THE MARKET January 2009 What is Happening in the ORANGEVILLE Real Estate Market?

02-28-09
David Waters

The Average Selling Price in Orangeville increased from $246,143 in 2005 to $285,809 in December 2008 (see below chart), this is a 3.8% increase per year over the 4-year period.

Since and during the stock markets and world economy shakedown in November and December 2008, we are experiencing fewer sales and declining prices. As of January 31st, 2009 we have experienced 30% fewer sales than January 2008. There were 87 listings in Orangeville during January 2008 and as of January 31st there were 186. This is a 113% increase. Right now Buyers are very cautious and the properties that are selling are where the Sellers are realistic and motivated. There is presently a 6.6 month supply of homes on the market given current sales, making it a Buyers market.

With interest rates at an all time low*, and plenty of well-priced properties with motivated sellers, it's an excellent time to buy a new home or upgrade to a larger one.

Orangeville Summer Events

07-08-08
David Waters

Well here it is again, what better time to take a stroll along Broadway (main street in Orangeville) than the weekend of Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th as downtown Orangeville celebrates its heritage at the 39th Annual Founders' Fair celebrations.

This annual summer celebration takes its direction from the original Fair celebrated in 1970 and offers free fun, entertainment, demonstrations & events throughout the weekend.

Shopkeepers have stocked their shelves with delightful summer treats, downtown restaurants are highlighting the abundance of summer produce on their menus and cafes and coffee shops offer cool summer treats to satisfy your summer cravings.

I hope everyone will enjoy an Ontario summer with a stroll along Broadway and discover all there is to see and do in historic Downtown Orangeville.

Friday, July 11th - 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, July 12th - 10am to 10pm


A celebration of heritage
Visitors and residents alike are invited to celebrate the heritage of Orangeville at the 39th Annual Founders' Fair. A festival atmosphere will prevail with young and old being entertained with a myriad of activities beginning on Friday evening at 6:00 pm. Broadway will be closed from Wellington Street to First Street, and so will Mill Street, starting at 4:00 pm on Friday evening until midnight on Saturday.

Downtown shopkeepers will be offering special sales & products throughout the celebration, entertainers and local musicians will be performing on stages located throughout the downtown area, and buskers will be performing and strolling along the streets entertaining visitors of all ages.

Opening ceremonies feature entertainment on several stages
Opening ceremonies take place beginning at 7:00 with the Town of Orangeville's Official Town Crier, Betty Kading, ringing in Mayor Rob Adams to officially declare the opening of the 39th Annual Founders' Fair. The headline performer for this year's opening ceremonies is Danny Marks, an iconic rocker, guitarist, bandleader and songwriter who will keep the streets hopping until 10:00 pm.

Festival atmosphere & free Family Fun Zone on Saturday
On Saturday, the weekend gala celebration continues with our Market on Broadway, a strong man demonstration, birds of prey demonstrations and internationally recognized ventriloquist Mark Crocker performing throughout the day on our Broadway Grande Main Stage. A FREE FAMILY FUN ZONE on Mill Street featuring the Boston Pizza rock climbing wall, an exotic petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, a bouncy castle, children's musical entertainment and so much more!

Spot the Dot Penny Sale
On Saturday, shoppers will delight in the Penny Sale taking place throughout the downtown area. Pick up your "spot the orange dots" card, for only $0.25 (that's just twenty-five cents), and see if you can win one of the many items being offered by downtown merchants.

Saturday night street dance to close the festivities
To close out the festivities a Saturday Night Street Dance is planned from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm featuring the Brokenjoe Trio on the Broadway Grande Main Stage and the Campfire Poets on the Meridian Credit Union Stage. The night sky will provide the perfect backdrop as A Different Spin entertains with their evening fire show, and the Family Fun Zone will stay open throughout the evening.

Be sure to DISCOVER BROADWAY and celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville's 39th annual Founders' Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.

Welcome To Dufferin County Ontario Canada

07-06-08
David Waters

Welcome to my neck of the woods. This sign will sum it up for anyone asking the question "How safe is it here". If you have any doubt about is ask any police office in the area ans they will tell you the same thing. Dufferin is the smallest County in Ontario but we have some if the best folks around inculding Aaron Downey of the Detroit Red Wings, his home town is Shelburne Ontario.

Aaron Downey Stanley Cup Parade