Why to take the time and do a buyer consultation BEFORE looking at a home

I wanted to take a moment to talk about the importance of a buyer consultation meeting. There is a lot to the buying process and it is absolutely crucial you are extremely well educated on the home buying process to ensure you are making the best decision for yourself and for your family. It doesn’t matter if you are 1 week from wanting to buy or 6 months, it is always a good idea to gather all the information and knowledge you can. There is no obligation, no hassle and absolutely no pressure the sole purpose is to meet in person to make sure we 100% understand your needs and goals and make sure you are fully educated on the home buying process, everything from setting up showings, to discussing and providing you with sample forms of the purchase contract, discussing what areas protect you and what areas put you at risk, if you are obtaining a loan to purchase your home we can aid you in that process, answer all your questions and again make sure you have all the information needed to make the best decision for yourself and for your family. It is also important to note when purchasing a home here in Ontario that our services are 100% free to you, you will still have a monetary investment into the purchase process. For example there are home inspection fees, inspection fees, appraisal fees etc…. Also, when you are in the market to purchase a home, your competition is other home buyers looking to purchase the same home. If a home is priced right and in good condition it is not uncommon to have multiple offers. One of the best ways to have an advantage over all other home buyers is to be the most educated. We make sure our clients are the most educated clients in the marketplace. We know you are busy and we do everything we can to accommodate our clients, we can set the consultation at your residence, a local coffee shop that is convenient for you or my office, whichever is easiest for you. Please contact us today to set up your free, no hassle, no obligation and absolutely no pressure buyer consultation today. Thank you and have an amazing day!

Expensive listing of the Week: $4,995,000 for a Kawartha Lakes property

Address: 3239 Sandy Point Rd E

Neighbourhood: Selwyn

Agent: Ross Halloran and Roger Kolbuc from Sotheby's International

Price: $4,995,000

Previously sold for: $425,000 in 1997

The place:

A 1.7-acre property in Young's Point, a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The history

A rare, one of a kind lakefront luxury estate located in the desirable Clear/Stoney lake area near historic Lakefield College. Built without compromise, this Clear Lake waterfront residence features 6 bedroom/7 bath and approximately 10,000 square feet of finished living area plus a separate 2 bedroom boathouse with full kitchen, 3 piece bath and 2 large dry slips with marine railway. Interior design and furnishings selected and decorated by revered designer Katherine Newman. The hub of this lakeside estate is the main residence which is designed with a casual elegance and offers many custom furnishings included with the purchase. The estate also boasts a fenced tennis/sports court, large jungle gym play area for young children, an outdoor swimming pool with large built-in hot tub, an expansive composite dock and a built-in stone outdoor firepit for nightly family gatherings roasting `smores` at the shore.

By the numbers

• $4,995,000

• $21,000 in taxes (2015)

• 5000+ square feet

• 400 feet of waterfront

• 6 bedrooms

• 7 Bathrooms

• 10 years old

    

Listing of the week

Listing of the Week: $1,340,000 for a Kawartha Lakes cottage 

Address: 8 Fire Route 286 

Neighbourhood: Cavendish 

Agent: Michelle Stevens, Re/Max Eastern Realty

Price: $1,340,000

Previously sold for: $154,000, in 1998

The place:

A 102 x 341 property on Catchacoma Lake, a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The overview

Catchacoma Lake. Incredible 4 season, 4 bedroom cottage that satisfies all of the wants of a recreational property; 102 feet of prime frontage with both deep and wade in shoreline, fabulous open lake view and exceptional privacy on a mature, well treed lot. Beautifully appointed 2652 sq ft Confederation Log cottage with high ceilings, exposed log interior, stunning stone fireplace and wood floors to enhance the natural cottage feel. Fabulous open concept plan with walk out from kitchen and dining area to a lakeside deck; this beautifully designed and built cottage takes full advantage of the fantastic view. Full, unspoiled basement with high ceilings, lake facing windows and walkout to lakeside stone patio. Stunning cantilevered 2 storey boathouse with wrap around deck, wood burning sauna and custom railing and bridge by local craftsman. Part of the very desirable 7 Catchacoma-Mississagua Lakes chain. Adjacent 102 ft Vacant Lot also for sale.

By the numbers

• $7612 in taxes (2016)

• 2.500-3,000 square feet

• 102 feet of waterfront

• 4 bedrooms

• 2 bathroom