Are you rethinking your future investments so you include buying resale investment homes in Ontario, Specifically Durham Region?

Now is the time broaden your investment portfolio to include Real Estate in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering in 2012! Real estate is historically one of then most secure investments you can acquire in Ontario, especially when compared to the currently fickle and volatile stocks market in recent months.

Rather than contributing to an RRSP in the new year, you may want to use your budgeted investments funds  towards purchasing an investment rental property. Let me show you how your investment in Real estate can be very secure, even in a changing market. I can demonstrate how a rental home can add value to your portfolio, and provide a positive cash flow while your rental income erodes your investment debt!

Let's talk!

Christie

Are you rethinking your future investments so you include buying resale investment homes in Ontario, Specifically Durham Region?

Now is the time broaden your investment portfolio to include Real Estate in Ontario in 2012! Real estate is historically one of then most secure investments you can acquire in Ontario, especially when compared to the currently fickle and volatile stocks market in recent months.

Rather than contributing to an RRSP in the new year, you may want to use your budgeted investments funds  towards purchasing an investment rental property. Let me show you how your investment in Real estate can be very secure, even in a changing market. I can demonstrate how a rental home can add value to your portfolio, and provide a positive cash flow while your rental income erodes your investment debt!

Let's talk!

Christie

Hey There! If you or someone you know wants an affordable home with a pool in one of Whitby's best areas, check out my new listing on 19 Evans Crt in Whitby. (click on the listing above).

This one is going to sell fast as it has soooo many great features! Tons of updates (windows, doors, roof, furnace and an incredible kitchen with granite counters and vaulted ceilings!)

The large yard has a rare 'L' shaped pool and still has room in the side yard for kids toys or pets.

Check out the virtual tour. Offered at just $379,900!

Act Fast, Won't Last!!!

Check  out my latest new listing above at 816 Finley Avenue in Alax!

Open House Sun Oct 2nd from 1-4pm! This is a HOT property and won't last so come by and check it out!

Spring is finally here! Most people are thinking about starting their spring cleaning. Why not consider completely a few simple repairs and inspections for your home at the same time?

A few quick and inexpensive tasks can prevent costly future repairs, and maintain your home's value.

Click here for a simple checklist: http://alturl.com/6gm7t

Happy spring!

This recent article may be of interest those investors who own multiplexes in Whitby and Oshawa.  Whitby recently announced that there will be more than $18.4 million that will soon be poured into the construction and renovation of 1,232 housing units for low-income seniors, families and people with disabilities in Whitby.
Click here for the full story!:

http://www.durhamregion.com/news/whitby/article/173866

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it's important to know what the difference between a 'fixture' and a 'chattel' before an offer is accepted, so that potential problems and disagreements can be avoided at closing.

Click here to see how 'fixtures' differ from 'chattels':

http://www.mrschristieshomes.com/fixtures-chattels-on-an-offer.html

Currently the demand for rental housing and rental apartments is high in both Whitby and Ajax.

In my conversation with the Program Manager with the 'housing services division' at Durham Region Social Services on March 23rd, 2011 it was indicated that the highest demand is currently for one and  two bedroom apartments, especially for clientelle over the age of 50 years. This age group historically stays longer in the units compared to those geared towards families.

To see the full Fall, 2010 CMHC Rental Housing Report you can access the report at this link: http://xrl.us/bitkv8

It is very lengthy, but the areas of interest are the following pages: 

Page 15. See Zone 3 (Whitby)  Shows vacancy rates in October 2010 of  only 3.1% for 1 bdrms, 0.6% for 2bdrms and 1.2%  for 3 bdrm units.

Page 17. (lower section of page) Shows average rentals of $869 for 1bdrm, $962 for 2 bdrms and $1049 for 3 Bdrms.

Page 18. (lower section of page) Shows the actual number af Rental units compared to actual vacancies (zone 4 is Whitby). Note that in October 2010 there were 839 one bdrm units with only 26 vacancies, there were 1187 two bdrm units with only 7 vacancies and 262 there bdrm units with only 3 vacancies. 

Another article from the local newspaper is attached, which discusses the decline in vacancy rates in Whitby and Oshawa in the recent months at: http://xrl.us/bitkwk 

I hope this helps, and let me know if I can be of any service in the future! 

At Your Service! 

Christie Stefan. Realtor

Sutton Group Status Realty Inc Brokerage

We are all in collective shock and are grieving over the recent Earthquake, Tsunami and overwhelming continuing challenges in Japan. Many of us want to help those in need. Unfortunately there are already many scams out there saying they are collecting donations to help Japan, but the money may never go to the people that need it most.

If you want to help PLEASE DO SO!!! The latest reports from the World Health Organization indicate that there are more than 440,000 thousand people displaced from their homes that have immediate need for food, water, hygiene products and emotional support now, and will for many months to come.

If you wish to donate, please make sure that you give only to legitimate and established charities that have a proven track record. There are many very good organizations that are able to actually help. If you are unsure of who to trust and want to donate even a few dollars, I have attached a couple of links below to the Canadian Red Cross and World Vision (both are very trustworthy and capable charities)

Let's all send our prayers and positive energy to the people of Japan.

Sincerely; Christie

Canadian Red Cross: 

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/donate.aspx?EventID=66175&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.redcross.ca%2farticle.asp%3fid%3d2372%26tid%3d032

World Vision:

http://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/Pacific-Tsunami.aspx

Weather permitting, you will be able to see both the space shuttle and space station with the naked eye tonight. To See the Space Shuttle, watch the west sky at 7:22pm. The Space station will be visible at about 7:24pm. This interesting event will only last 3 minutes so don't miss it!  To verify the best viewing time and sky co-ordinates, got this link at NASA:

http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/region.cgi?country=Canada®ion=Ontario

Enjoy!