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Dan and Rachael Polakovic London Ontario Real Estate Professional: Real Estate Agent in London, ON

Dan and Rachael Polakovic are dedicated to making your real estate experience easy and enjoyable.

"Whether you are a first time home buyer, new to the City Of London or a long time resident looking for a change we make it our mission to find your perfect match and turn your dream of home ownership into a reality!"

And the quality service doesn't stop there. For those looking to sell their home we guarantee our complete dedication to promote your listing continuosly and effectively until it is sold. Weekly open houses, extensive online promotion and full colour ads are just the start. Our performance beats all promises!

Experience the advantages of working with an Executive.

We look forward to working hard for you.

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www.two-realtors.com

Need Help Handling The Pressures Of Buying?

Dan and Rachael Polakovic London Ontario Real Estate Professional: Real Estate Agent in London, ON

The best thing about morning could be the first cup of coffee. Or a nice, hot shower. I love it because it's the only time of day when my life comes close to resembling a TV commercial. you know the ones I'm talking about, where the annoyingly beautiful/handsome model (who's suppose to look like an ordinary person) trudges into the shower, smells the soap, dances around for a while and leaves all ready to take on the entire free world?

Just once, wouldn't you like to see the model experience really poor water pressure? That would put a damper on things, wouldn't it?

Of course, it's not funny if it happens to you so, if your shower has lost some pep, take heart. Some of my clients have found that if they remove the shower head, clean it out, and punch a few more holes into the head with a screwdriver or nail, their water pressure increases ten-fold.

If you have questions about how to handle the pressures of buying,selling or investing, I can handle them. Please give a call. I'll be glad to answer your questions.

Sincerely,

Dan and Rachael Polakovic

www.two-realtors.com

Homes & Condos For Sale in Oakridge, a Neighbourhood in London Ontario

11-25-09
Ty Lacroix
Ty Lacroix: Real Estate Brokerage in London, ON

Mention the word Oakridge to residents of London and you'll hear great words about these family neighbourhoods of Oakridge Park, Oakridge Acres and Oakridge Meadows.

Quick access to all that London has to offer yet private enough with large lots, greenery and privacy to enjoy your home, family and friends.

Oakridge is bordered by Springbank Drive to the south, has Hyde Park Road, Sanitorium Road and Oxford Street West running through it and is west of Wonderland Road.

Great shopping, schools, parks and service providers in this safe comfortable neighbourhood of London. Easy access to UWO (Western), it's hospital, research park and sports venues like the JLC, Grand Theatre, events in the park and more. Enjoy the walkways and fauna in the Sifton Bog.

For more detail information and a list of condos for sale go to Condos in Oakridge. As well, a list of valuable contacts, maps, city services and much more.

For market statistics, pricing trends and an up to date list of all the houses for sale in Oakridge, give me a call or a quick email and we will get a list out to you quickly and without obligation.

It would be my pleasure to help you preview this neighbourhood and surrounding area for you to be comfortable with the neighbourhood. To discuss a change in your lifestyle I can be reached at 519-435-1600 or drop me an email at ty@enveloperealestate.com

We Need Your Help To Stop The HST

Dan and Rachael Polakovic London Ontario Real Estate Professional: Real Estate Agent in 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

Homes in London Ontario Increases in Volume and Price in Area

11-24-09
Ty Lacroix
Ty Lacroix: Real Estate Brokerage in London, ON
  • London Ontario Real Estate Increases in Volume and Price in Area

    The sales volume in London and St.Thomas and area saw a 14.3-per-cent increase over October 2008. However, October 2008 had an unusually low sales volume of 581, compared to 705 sales in 2007 and 711 sales in 2006, etc. This anomaly explains the large percentage increase for October 2009.

    This month's sales include 543 detached homes (up 14.3 per cent from October 2008) and 121 condos (up 14.2 per cent from October 2008). Year to date, 5,726 detached homes and 1,325 condos have been sold - down 6.7 per cent and down 14.8 per cent respectively compared to the same period in 2008.

    Sales in St. Thomas also saw gains - 55 homes exchanged hands in October 2009, a 14.6-per-cent increase over October 2008. The average residential price for the month of October was up to $199,242, a 3.9-per-cent increase over October 2008.

    "Momentum for sales activity remained strong throughout the third quarter," said Canadian Real Estate Association President Dale Ripplinger. "Low interest rates, rebounding consumer confidence and an improving overall sense of economic security continue to draw homebuyers to the housing market."

    The best-selling house style in LSTAR's jurisdiction for the month of October was the two-storey, followed by the bungalow, the ranch, and the townhouse condo.

    Homes in LSTAR's jurisdiction continue to maintain their affordability compared to other major Ontario and Canadian centres. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association's Residential MLS Report for September 2009 (the most current available), the average price year-to-date for:

    London and St. Thomas was $214,103;

    Calgary was $382,161;

    Durham Region was $275,931;

    Edmonton was $320,746;

    Hamilton-Burlington and District was $288,702;

    Kitchener-Waterloo was $270,399;

    Ottawa was $302,087;

    St. Catharines & District was $223,697;

    Toronto was $388,999;

    Greater Vancouver was $579,012.

    So what does this all mean? If you are moving to London, yahoo! Your dollar will get you a house or condo and still have money left over!

    If you are selling, yahoo again! We are in a slight seller's market and homes that are clean, updated and priced well sell the quickest and for the most money!