Hello Everyone.  I'm glad to hear some of you have been viewing the BLOG!  I guess some are a little shy to post any comments.  Hopefully you will warm up to the idea and will do a posting soon.  In the meantime, thank you for your support.I was in the building the other day giving a tour of the grounds and the rec center.  I always make a point of how clean and well kept everything is.  As I show the pool and courts, there is rarely anyone in them.  Come on! get involved.  Can't swim?-take a lesson, try the hot tub, hit the squash ball just for fun.  Try calling a neighbour and give it a try - you're paying for it!www.MoveWithPaul.com   01/31/2008

You can find out a great deal of information about a condominium by purchasing a "Status Certificate" from it. They cost $100.00, and are worth every penny. You should buy one before you firm up your offer. The simplest way to do this is to have your agent make the offer conditional for 10 days to allow you to obtain the certificate, review it with your lawyer and be satisfied with its contents and attachments.These certificates contain, among other things these pertinent pieces of information:You should review these documents with your lawyer PRIOR to finalizing the offer.1.        confirmation of the amount of the reserve fund;2.        whether the unit you are buying is up-to-date for common expense payments;3.        whether there are any large increases in monthly common expenses b... 01/25/2008

Help the fight against Breast Cancer (edit/delete) This year I have joined the "Yard Sale For The Cure"On May 31st all garage sale participants will be donating a portion or all of thier profits to the "Cure".I will be promoting my area through my newsletter, doorhangers and word of mouth to get as many participants as we can.  In addition, I will provide the participation package for all participants.For more information please contact me or visit   http://www.yardsaleforthecure.com/   Visit me at   www.MoveWithPaul.com  01/24/2008

This year I have joined the "Yard Sale For The Cure"On May 31st all garage sale participants will be donating a portion or all of thier profits to the "Cure".I will be promoting my area through my newsletter, doorhangers and word of mouth to get as many participants as we can.  In addition, I will provide the participation package for all participants.For more information please contact me or visit   www.yardsaleforthecure.com 01/24/2008

Not all mortgage brokers are alike (edit/delete) Well I just heard on the news that an Ontario woman was charged $11,000. in up front fees from her Mortgage broker.  Well it seems they are going to court and I'm guessing someone is going to be refunding some money back.It seems that Mortgage Brokers need to be licensed, but those that work for them do not.  I'm not saying that Mortgage Brokers are bad, but they definately are NOT all the same.I mostly deal with major banks Mortgage brokers as opposed to your local brokerage offering everything for free.  In dealing with the banks brokerage, I know that certain standards are going to be met and I also know that professionalism is expected and delivered.  At the same time I have 2 other Private brokerages that I know can offer that servic... 01/24/2008

Hello Eagle Ridge & Nevada.I have been trying to get some form of discussion together with the residences of EagleRridge for some time now, but the problem is that printed advertising is not the most beneficial way and many owners are not familiar with blogging.  To be honest I am fairly new at it.For those that don't know, I actively Buy and Sell units in the buildings.  I also have delivered "The Cutajar Report" to all units....yes that's me!  the newsletter is designed to give you information on what sales are like SPECIFICALLY to your building.I invite everyone to call me, e-mail me, Blog me or come and meet me at one of my next open house date.If you have a comment or a question please feel free to ask.  www.MoveWithPaul.com  01/20/2008

MLS® residential sales activity set a new annual record in 2007. Annual sales totaled 12,180 units, representing an increase of 1.3 per cent from the previous record set in 2004, according to MLS® statistics released by the Mississauga Real Estate Board. Home sales valuing a total of $174,793,011 were recorded in Mississauga this December. That's down 42 per cent from the November total, and 20 per cent higher than the total in December 2006. Over the course of the month, 515 residential properties traded hands in the area served by the Board. This is a decrease of 40 per cent from November; this represents a two per cent decrease over December 2006. The average price of homes sold this December through the local MLS® system in Mississauga was $339,404, which is two per cent lower than ... 01/15/2008

When you are buying a home you are looking at long-term investment. When you have a house you enjoy tax benefits and pride of ownership. This is the right time to buy in Brampton, Mississauga, Malton, Rexdale and all over GTA as interest rates are low and buyers are fewer compare to summer months. If you are in the market for a new house our team will be able to help you with all your real estate needs like Finding your dream home and negotiating best price for you, Home inspection, Lawyer and Mortgage. Thinking of Buying? View our listings in Greater Toronto Area I AM AT YOUR SERVICE!  Mandeep Bhathal           01/14/2008

One of the most frequently asked question this time of the year is when should a seller list put their home on the market? The answer is , it all depends. Factors to be considered are1)    Does your Mississauga home cater to singles or couples?2)    Would your home be suited for families with school age children? Is it a detached, semi-detached or town home in Mississauga?If you own a condominium, generally speaking, condo sales are steady throughout the year. Of course, depending on supply and demand, if there is limited inventory in your neighbourhood, now would be good time to be in the market. The condo market in Mississauga has been quite steady for 2007.If your own a detached, semi detached or a town home in Mississauga, the spring is the ideal time for sellers to list their home.... 01/12/2008

The annual list of top 20 Best Small Companies to work for in Canada was just released. The survey was conducted by Queen's School of Business and Hewitt Associates, a global human resources outsourcing and consulting firm. The study was coordinated through the Queen's Centre for Business Venturing, whose mission is to improve the odds of success for new ventures.The list included 2 companies whose headquarters are located  in Mississauga, Ontario. Small companies.have some inherent advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, everyone on staff really does know your name. There's also the excitement and camaraderie involved in building a new enterprise. Of course, that also means risk and uncertainty. The smaller the team, the more critical it is to attract and retain the right talen... 12/13/2007

Real Estate Activity in Mississauga, contributed to the highest GTA November sales on record. 558 condo apartments and 284 condo townhouses were offered to Mississauga buyers in November, of which 226 and 154 respectively found new owners. Condo properties represented 47% of overall market listings, and 46% of overall sales. Condo apartment sales were 17.7% above November 2006 sales, while townhouse sales increased by 4%.The November median price of apartments registered at $202,500, an increase of 13.1 % compared to October's median price in the townhouse market segment, recorded at $257,368 compared to October's $268,393.701 single family detached units were offered for sale of which 283 units were successfully sold. The median price for single family detached homes was $446,500 compa... 12/13/2007

A record-breaking November saw 7,313 sales, driving year-to-date totals to 88,695 sales, TREB President Maureen O'Neill announced today. "We have already exceeded the 84,145 sales recorded during 2005, which was our previous record," said the President. "By the end of December we will have crossed the 90,000 sales mark for the very first time. As 2007 winds down, the GTA resale home market is looking as healthy as it has ever been." Prices were almost unchanged in November, with the average at $393,747, down marginally from the $394,646 recorded in the previous month. It was up 11 per cent over the $355,727 recorded during November 2006. Meanwhile, days-on-market came in at 32, and the list-to-sale price ratio was 98 per cent.Breaking down the total, 2,725 sales were reported in TREB's ... 12/05/2007

With the holiday season fast approaching, here is a list of activities in and around Mississauga, which the whole family can enjoy. Christmas with the Nylons has the a cappella group performing holiday favourites Sat. 8 p.m. ($29 and up at 905-306-6000). Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Centre Dr, MississaugaThe Mississauga Children's Choir & the Mississauga Youth Orchestra present A Christmas Fantasy Saturday Dec 8, 2.30pm and 7.30 Pm. Living Arts Centre, MississaugaJose Feliciano's Feliz Navidad holiday show comes to the Rose Theatre Wed. 8 p.m. ($60-$75 at 905-874-2800). Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, BramptonJohn McDermott's Bringing Home Christmas tour hits the Markham Theatre Fri. 8 p.m. ($56 at 905-305-7469). 171 Town Centre Blvd. He's also at Brampton's Rose Theatre Tues. 8 p... 12/02/2007

Before You Look At Another House, There Are 10 Things You Should Know About Buying a Home In the Mississauga Area If you don't, it could cost you thousands of dollars! These 10 things will be covered in a hard-hitting, compact, 2-hour Home Buyers Class designed to answer questions you have about buying a home. Discover the key answers to these questions... and more: 1. How can I avoid the 7 nasty traps lying in wait for today's home buyers? 2. How can I access up to $10,000 from Ottawa to help with my first-time purchase? 3. What hidden closing costs do I need to know about up front? 4. How can I guarantee that my monthly payments won't increase before I buy? 5. How can I be sure to find the best buys that others miss... right under their noses? 6. How can I know that the Realtor I work... 11/20/2007

The village of Streetsville will be the backdrop for the Annual Mississauga Santa Claus Parade which will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2007.The Parade will start at 12:50 pm on Queen Street South at Britannia Road and travel south through the Village to disperse at various locations after the Church Street junction.This is always a fun time for the family so bundle up and come out and enjoy floats and bands and even some of Santa's elves and some surprises while waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus!For Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville Real Estate and homes see Sell My Home in Mississauga Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site. 11/19/2007

According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, there were 7915 sales of single family homes during the month of October which is an all time record for the month. This represents a 15% increase over last year this time and 10% increase over October 2003 statistics, which was the all time record. Prices rose by 4% over last month's average and 11% over October 2006. The average price for October 2007 was $394,646. AreaActiveNew SalesAvg. PriceMed PriceAvg DOMAvg % ListW1224513691431,995311,0002797W1320412086627,147449,0003298W141449265301,330289,0002997W15496290189238,423210,003597W1616914286384,111331,2502098W181346523251,517257,5002998W19443337214359,517345,0002998W20422355238354,227336,4502598The average price for a detached home in Mississauga for 2007 is 392,000. Relatively good afford... 11/05/2007

CondoPundit.com Mississauga Condo BlogAmit's condo blog can help you make an informed decision when buying, selling, investing or renting your Mississauga Downtown condominium (new, resale or pre-construction), empower you with market information, real estate news, industry trends, neighbourhoods, schools, condo boards, legal issues, property management, financing etc. You can contact Amit for all your condimiunim buying or selling needs in Mississauga and Downtown Toronto. 10/18/2007

Sometimes, it pays to stop and think about what we as realtors bring to the table in the home buying/selling process. Recently, we represented the buyer in purchasing a triplex building in a small community outside of  our local area in Mississauga. After we successfully negotiated an agreement, it was time for the home inspection. At first, my buyers were reluctant in spending a lot of money on the home inspection. We advised them as to the pros and cons of obtaining a qualified home inspector as this was an investment property and an older property. They went with our recommended home inspector and of course we had a few deficiencies which were highlighted in the report.The most troubling deficiency was the home inspector found 3 electrical outlets with knob and tube wiring. In Ontari... 10/12/2007

Thousands of Mississauga residents turned out on Sunday, September 16th for the 26th annual Terry Fox Run. Events were held at the Meadowvale Community Centre, Mississauga Valleys Community Centre, Memorial Park in Streetsville and the Harbour Lighthouse in Port Credit.  Although the day was chilly, participants were eager to take part in the fight against cancer.Last year, across Ontario, $12.7 million was raised from the Terry Fox Run. 87% of every dollar raised go towards cancer research.Most of us know someone whose lives were or are impacted by cancer. Mark your calendars for next year and let's make next year's eventTerry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, a community near Vancouver on Canada's west coast. An active teenager involve... 09/18/2007

About 100 were camped out 3 days in advance for a release of 107 townhouses, dubbed Picket Fences II, by Daniels Corp., near Winston Churchill and Erin Centre. Unlike the condos at Beyond the Sea (estimated completion 2010), PF2 is already built with occupancy reportedly as little as 30 days. Source: Lineups for Real Estate in Mississauga (National Post) 07/28/2007