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

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

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.

Not All Realtors are the Same! Let's get together and let me show you!