Mississauga Real Estate BLOG

While every home buyer is different, there are some common themes you’ll notice among those who are looking for a home. First and foremost, people want a house they will be glad to call a home for years to come. They want someone in the right location, at the right size, and at the right price.

You’ll find that some want something quite large, with many bedrooms. Others are looking for something more quaint — a first home, or a downsized home for empty-nesters. No matter what kind of home you have on the market — it’s important to know who your target buyers are.

This is something a great REALTOR will help you with. A good agent will make suggestions of what to do to your home (these are often simple fixes) that will ensure your home sells as quickly as possible. Staging your home is an important part. You want people to feel like they could really see themselves in the home.

These days, it’s more important than ever before to have a good real estate agent by your side. It can be tough to sell if you’re not able to stand out on the housing market. Let Lea Jensen help you sell your home. She has the marketing tools and smarts to help you sell quickly, and command the best price for your home.

To stimulate economic growth and encourage Canadians to invest in improvements to their principal residences. Budget 2009 has proposed a temporary
Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC).

Individuals will be able to claim a 15-per-cent non-refundable tax credit for eligible expenditures made in respect of eligible dwellings.
The credit will apply to expenditures in excess of $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%).

The credit will apply only to the 2009 taxation year. Expenditures for work performed, or goods acquired, after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2010, will be eligible for the credit.
Eligibility for the HRTC will be family-based. Family members will be subject to a single limit based on their pooled expenditures. Two or more families that share ownership of an eligible dwelling will each be eligible for their own credit. Each family’s credit will be determined by their
respective eligible expenditures in excess of $1,000, but not more than $10,000.

Eligible Expenditures

Expenditures will qualify for the HRTC if they are incurred in relation to a renovation or alteration of an eligible dwelling (including land that forms part of the eligible dwelling)
provided that the renovation or alteration is of an enduring nature and is integral to the eligible dwelling. Such expenditures would include the cost of labour and professional services,
building materials, fixtures, equipment rentals, and permits.

The following expenditures will not be eligible for the credit:

• The cost of routine repairs and maintenance normally performed on an annual or more frequent basis.
• Expenditures for appliances and audio-visual electronics.
• Financing costs associated with a renovation (e.g. mortgage interest costs).

Alterations or other items, such as furniture or draperies, and other indirect expenditures for items that retain a value independent of the renovation, such as the purchase of construction
equipment (e.g. tools) will not be considered integral to the dwelling and therefore will not qualify for the credit.

Remember, the money invested in improving your home will not always translate into an equivalent return in the selling price of your home.
Careful planning is important if you want to increase the salability of your home and make a profit from your renovations!
Please be sure to visit the selling tips section of my website to find out which renovations provide the most return on investment.

If you’re like many people looking to buy or sell a home, the chances are good that you are in the market for a Mississauga Realtor. There are a few different things you’ll need to look for if you want to make sure you find the best possible person to help you buy or sell your home.

The first thing you need to be aware of is whether the realtor of your choice is expertly familiar with the Mississauga area. There are different areas around here that will be more or less desirable for you to live, and the realtor should be able to accommodate your needs and warn you of the ups and downs of certain locations. Sugar coating everything is not helpful to you, nor is missing out on the location of your dreams!

Another consideration is how experienced your realtor is. If you want to make sure you have the best experience possible, you should go with someone who has won awards and has been recognized as being a quality Realtor in the eyes of the public.

Of course, you’ll also want to go with someone who has a good reputation. When it comes to choosing a realtor, it all comes down to their knowledge and professionalism. If you don’t like working with your realtor. It will not be the kind of experience you want when you’re trying to buy or sell a home! Work with someone you like and it will be a great experience.

Once you have found the qualities you would like in a Mississauga Realtor, you’ll be amazed at how smoothly the process will go. It really does pay to do your homework and find someone who will meet all of your needs, and more. If you don’t do this, you might have a tough time buying or selling. It is especially true in these economic times that you need a Realtor will accommodate every need you have, and who will work with you.

Finding the right person does not have to be difficult, however it may seem. There are some amazing realtors who will do their best to accommodate your needs and help you buy or sell the home of your dreams. When you have a good realtor by your side, it makes all the difference in the world!

Mississauga is a wonderful place to buy or sell a home. Whether you’re coming or going, Lea is someone who can meet your needs! Contact her today.