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Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting but daunting experience, especially for those living in Ontario. With the current state of the housing market, it's important for first-time buyers to understand the costs involved in the process. In this article, we will go over some of the key costs to be aware of when buying a home in Ontario.

  1. Down Payment:

One of the biggest costs for first-time home buyers in Ontario is the down payment. This is the amount of money you pay upfront towards the purchase price of the home. In Canada, the minimum down payment required is 5% of the purchase price of the home for homes up to $500,000. For homes between $500,000 and $1,000,000, the minimum down payment is 10%…

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In Ontario, there is no set time frame for how long you have to respond to an offer on your home. It is up to the parties involved to come to an agreement on the terms of the sale and the deadline for acceptance of the offer.

Typically, the seller will have 24 to 48 hours to review the offer and decide whether to accept, reject, or counter the offer.

We always recommended consulting with a real estate lawyer for legal advice regarding the sale of your home.

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The single most important thing to do if you plan to sell your home in the winter, spring or early summer... This strategy has helped homeowners sell for way more, in a shorter amount of time! Showing your home in its best light is a must!???? We have a FREE Green Photos program where we will come out and take exterior photos of your home now... Then, when you sell this winter, next spring, or early summer, we will have photos to show potential buyers what your home looks like during the best time of year!  We have also found that you will sell sooner than you had originally planned. Even if your timetable to sell is further out you’ll still want to have these photos taken…

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Divorce is a painful experience that many people may, unfortunately, have to confront. In addition to any emotional stress felt, divorce may also cause or worsen existing financial problems. In many cases, a divorcing spouse may find that keeping the original home acquired during the marriage may become impossible - either because it is no longer affordable on only one income or because it will be sold and the proceeds divided, per the divorce agreement.

Should you sell the house before or after the divorce? How do you sell a house during a divorce? These are just two of many questions you may be asking yourself, and these tips for selling a house during a divorce may assist you in making good and thoughtful decisions about selling your home and…

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You may be thinking about buying a new construction home, but there are some things you should know before diving in. For example; different processes and laws apply here than with resale homes; make sure to keep reading for an overview of what's important!

Home builders offer a variety of customization levels to choose from. For those who need some help in design or just want the comfort level raised, there is an option for you!

Production Homes: These homes are built by a developer in a set location, using specific floor plans and standard features. Buyers get all the benefits of having a brand-new, move-in-ready home. Unlike other forms of new construction, buyers might not even have to wait for the home to be completed, since they're not…

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The Polsinello Team has been named the #1 Real Estate Team in Newmarket by Three Best Rated™!

The Three Best Rated™ team took notice of our efforts in the Newmarket area this year. Thank you for the recognition!

A huge thank you goes out to all the agents on our team who helped achieve this ranking!

We love being an integral part of the community we operate in, and your votes of confidence mean the world to us. Thank you for your show of support year after year and for crowning us the best real estate team in Newmarket Ontario.

We have a significant media presence, and you might have seen us on billboards, bus shelters, buses, bus benches, print, social media and digital marketing. All of these marketing vehicles work together to…

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