A quick update on our latest achievements

This past weekend was the Victoria Day long weekend, and for many people this means that summer has kicked off. While the calendar may not mark the start of summer for another few weeks, there's something celebratory about this time of year. Students are entering their last month of school, family vacations have been booked, and for many people it's finally the time of year to just kick back and relax in the sunshine.

With spring just about behind us, The Stuart Sinclair Team is looking back on what is typically the busiest time for the real estate market and we've even surprised ourselves with just how active the season has been.

Not only have we represented some fantastic listings in the past few months through exceptional marketing, but we've also connected some of our valued buyer clients with their next family homes.

While we're talking about our lastest achievements, it would also be an opportune time to send a sincere thank you to all of our valued sellers, buyers, colleagues, family and friends. Whether you've purchased or sold a home in the past few months, or have just needed information about the latest property to hit the market in your neighbourhood, we're grateful that you've chosen us to represent you.

If you're planning on making a move this summer and need advice on where to start, we'd be happy to provide any assistance that you may need. With a personal team backing us up, plus specialized and unique buyer and seller services, we've got the tools and experience to ensure your real estate goals are successfully reached.

Feel free to contact us at any time, and be sure to check back on our blog for regular updates on new hot properties, news and trends in residential real estate, and exciting events happening in and around our communities.

Have a fantastic summer!

The Stuart Sinclair Team

Caledon East appeals to growing families

Caledon East is a highly sought after area to live, with increasing appeal for families who are outgrowing their current homes, or are tired of renting. Located close to fantastic parks, amenities, green space and lakes, this community is blossoming. Another factor contributing to what makes this superb pocket a fantastic place to live, is it’s proximity to services like the Caledon East Community Complex, Soccer Complex, and Community Park, all of which are excellent places for young families who like to get involved and stay active.

With the spring/ summer real estate market well under way, the activity in Caledon, especially Caledon East, has been remarkable. This particular home at 11 Borland Crescent has received enormous attention…

This 4 year old, 4 bedroom detached home is situated on a premium ravine lot and offers excellent curb appeal courtesy of its brick exterior and stone walkway.

The home is tastefully decorated and comprises over 3000 square feet of well laid out living space. Boasting an open concept family room, main floor office, 9 foot ceilings and dark hardwood floors, this home is classic, yet modern. It is truly an entertainer’s delight with a spacious kitchen complete with butler’s pantry plus a bright breakfast area that opens up onto the large 16 x 16 foot deck and private fully fenced backyard. Adding to this home’s function is a mudroom for storing all your seasonal clothing, which also provides access to the property’s attached 2-car garage.

On the home’s second floor you will find 4 spacious bedrooms, each with it’s own bathroom and large closet. Laundry is also on this level, adding convenience to the home’s existing appeal. The home’s basement is partially framed and fully insulated… a blank canvas that can be completed to suit the new owner’s tastes. To learn more about this fantastic family investment, click here.

If you or someone you know is looking for more space in a family friendly neighbourhood to raise your children outside of the city, then this home may be the perfect fit. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal tour. I’d be happy to help in any way I can.


Cheers!


Stuart Sinclair
Sales Representative
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
Tel: 905-857-7653
Email: info@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com





MARKET WATCH:

May 3, 2013- The average selling price for April 2013 transactions was $526,335 – up by two per cent in comparison to April 2012. The MLS® HPI Composite Benchmark Price was up by 2.9 per cent.

“The condominium apartment segment in the City of Toronto was a key driver of price growth in April, with both the average selling price and the MLS HPI apartment index up on a year-over-year basis. The improved condo sales picture, with Toronto sales down by only one per cent compared to last year, suggests that interest in condo ownership may be improving," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. To Read More, Click Here.

The month of May brings plenty of opportunity to get involved!

It’s hard to believe that May is already here. It seems like just yesterday we were talking about the spring real estate market coming early to the GTA, and now here we are with the summer heat just around the corner.

Staying involved in our community is really important to us, so we thought we’d share information about some exciting events that are going on this May in support of a few really great causes.

This Saturday Tim Hortons is again sponsoring Bolton’s annual community cleanup. Registration for the event starts at 9:30am on May 4th at the Caledon Community Centre for Recreation and Wellness. It’s a great event to be involved with and gives an opportunity to meet new people and have fun all while supporting your community. A festive spring BBQ will be held afterwards for all participants. For more information about this and other Caledon events, click here.

Also taking place later this month is an event that is being held at our Bolton office in support of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Yard Sale for the Cure will take place at our office on Saturday May 25th and we’d love if you’d join us. If you have gently used items around your home that you’d like to donate, please contact us and we’d be happy to pick them up. Yard Sale for the Cure is now in it’s fifth year and has already raised over 1.5 million dollars… this year is sure to be the best yet. Most of us know or will know at least one woman who has been affected by breast cancer in our lives, so come on out and join us in support of this fantastic cause!

Speaking of women, another important day is fast approaching…

I’d like to sign off by sending a heartfelt ‘HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” to all the lovely ladies out there! Enjoy the day and the rest of this gorgeous month with the people who mean the most to you!

Cheers!

Stuart Sinclair
Sales Representative
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
Phone: 906-857-7653
Email: info@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

  

Brampton gated communities offer exclusivity and luxury at an affordable price

A gated community is a neighborhood that is enclosed by a gate, fence or wall. There are several reasons why homeowners choose to live in a gated community some of which being the privacy, security and exclusivity they offer. They also often provide a great sense of community that can often be difficult to forge in regular residential neighbourhoods. The appeal of gated communities in Southern Ontario are actually more popular than you may think, with some fantastic new developments opening up in recent years that are really redefining what it means to live in this type of housing segment. One such community is the Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club, a private, secure, gated community that caters to adult households of all ages.

Just a short drive to shopping malls, hospitals, biking trails, parks, conservation areas, GO and public transit and major highways, this well-established community has everything you could possibly need very close at hand. Rosedale village is bordered by beautiful Caledon countryside to the north and bustling cities of Toronto and Mississauga to the south.

Rosedale Village Golf and Country Club has the facilities that cater to an array of different active lifestyles. Enjoy the private, executive 9-hole golf course then relax in the wonderfully designed Village Centre, home to the clubhouse and recreation facilities. If golfing isn’t your favourite pass-time, a variety of other activities await you at the recreation centre which features an exercise room, indoor pool, fireside lounge, tennis court, lawn bowling and bocce facilities.




This particular unit at 65 Via Rosedale way offers tremendous value for homes in a gated community with such fantastic amenities and services. Sitting at approximately 740 square feet in size, this unit offers a functional layout. The unit is spacious, bright, stylishly decorated and features many upgrades. The property boasts large windows that let in plenty of sunshine, engineered hardwood flooring in the open-concept living and dining room, plus a modern kitchen with breakfast bar that features stunning granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The property also features a walkout to a private balcony. To find out more about this incredible property, click here.


If you’d like to learn more about this property or are just looking for more information about gated communities, We’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to contact us at any time. If you’re in the market for a condo that offers a luxury lifestyle at a friendly price, this property is perfect for you.



Timea Edelenyi
Sales Representative
The Stuart Sinclair Team
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
Phone: 905-857-7653
Email: Timea@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

How not to sell a house... ensuring your home shows well

As an experienced real estate salesperson, I’d like to think that I’ve seen a lot when it comes to home sales. I’m talking the good, the bad, the ugly, and the just plain weird. From tiny cottages to luxury mansions; from quirky design trends to homes that are literally falling apart at the seams; I’ve seen a lot. That being said, I still shake my head a little when I see some of the properties that occasionally hit the market, and the way they are being marketed.

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have caught my posts this week about a property that I viewed in Bolton. To put it bluntly, the home showed terribly. In desperate need of repairs and serious cleaning, I wondered how anybody would ever be able to sell it.  It got me thinking about the numerous mistakes people make when trying to sell their homes. While there are probably too many to name, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the basics, especially considering we are heading into the hottest time of year for home sales in the GTA.

The first thing, also perhaps the most important yet most frequently overlooked, is the importance of curb appeal. Even if your home isn’t professionally landscaped to the extreme, be sure to at least cut the grass, pull the weeds and spruce up the overall look of your home on the outside before you invite buyers for showings. Another basic rule? Getting rid of the mess and the personal belongings. When staging your home for sale, remove all family photos, nick-knacks and general clutter. Buyers want to envision themselves living in the home, which can be hard to do when everywhere they turn there are photos of you on family vacations, or your favourite books and movies lying around.

If things are broken, fix them. Do you really want the liability of a prospective buyer injuring themselves while viewing your home, just because you neglected to take care of a simple repair? It blows my mind to see how many owners go through the trouble of ‘staging’ their homes for sale, when there are significant defects throughout the property in plain view.

Finally, if you are going to stage your home for sale, seek the advice of a professional. Your idea of what is ‘stylish’ might not be the best design choice for the masses. A professional  (and honest) Realtor can help you point out areas of your home that stand out, and could use a little bit of extra attention.

Getting your home ready for sale? The tips above are great starting points, but there’s so much more to consider. Feel free to call me to find out more…I’d be happy to provide my opinion and advice at any time!

Cheers!

Stuart Sinclair

Sales Representative

The Stuart Sinclair Team

RE/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Office: 905-857-7653

Toll Free: 1-866-219-7770

Email: info@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

Website: www.TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

Build your dream home in beautiful Caledon

What does your dream home look like? It might be a luxury mansion on a treed lot with a dozen bedrooms, or it might be a quaint cottage on a large property with plenty of wide open space for just enjoying the great outdoors.  Everybody has an idea of what they’d like their dream or forever home to look like. Some of us have even planned out the finest details, including the paint colors and the types of vegetables we will grow in our backyard gardens.

If you’re like most 30 or 40 something homeowners, you may spend time thinking about your next step up the property ladder…Perhaps you’ve outgrown your current house, or maybe you’re finally ready to get out of the city.  Have you been thinking it’s time to make your next real estate purchase ‘the one’?

Have you thought about settling in the quaint yet growing town of Caledon? Spacious homes on sprawling lots are at your fingertips in this charming community. More and more urban professionals are making the move to Caledon to build their dream estates, and  as a result, available properties are being snapped up quickly.

This large, nearly 2.5 acre property on Chickadee Lane is the perfect example. Our team’s marketing initiatives, accurate pricing and strong negotiation skills combined got this home sold for over asking in only 3 days on the market. Within walking distance to downtown Bolton, the location couldn’t be better. The property features a 200 foot frontage by 526 foot depth, and the sale price included the barn that is at the back of the lot. Whether the successful buyer ends up renovating the existing home or building new, they lucked out with this fantastic property.

Sorry you missed this fantastic listing? Don’t be! Our team has the latest information about Caledon’s newest properties for sale, and would be happy to help you make your dreams of finding your forever home a reality! Contact us any time!

Stuart Sinclair & Timea Edelenyi
Sales Representatives
The Stuart Sinclair Team

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Phone: (905)857-7653

Toll Free: 1-866-219-7770

Email: info@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com
www.TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

Why work with a Realtor to purchase a home

When purchasing a new home, there are many advantages to working with a professional Realtor.  Buyers doing it themselves can easily miss details that Realtors know to avoid, such as clauses missing in contracts, latent non-visible defects in construction, and hundreds, if not thousands of other issues experts would be able to point out up front.

Working with an experienced Realtor means running into fewer surprises as you go through the process of searching for properties and making offers. Not only will Realtors help you draw up complicated paperwork and negotiate agreements for you, but most importantly, working with a Realtor provides you with advanced access to homes before they hit the public MLS.

Take this fantastic Etobicoke home for example. Available exclusively for a limited time, this property is truly stunning, and won’t last long- especially when it hits the MLS.

This bright 3-bedroom home is situated on a crescent with a huge pie-shape backyard. It's completely renovated with top notch craftsmanship and quality designer materials throughout. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized Caesarstone quartz countertop island with a Castle Bay stainless steel double sink and faucet plus a breakfast bar. The beautifully refinished basement has a theatre room that's been pre-wired for surround sound. The lower level also has another spacious room which could easily be turned into a 4th bedroom.

Move immediately into this private pocket and enjoy your backyard oasis with lush landscaping, offering a serene lifestyle. What an exceptional home!  Beat the spring market rush; purchase within the next 2 weeks and also have the option of selecting paint colours or other finishes.  To find out more about this fantastic property, click here.

We'd be happy to personally show you this exclusive property. If you have questions about this home, the desirable Etobicoke pocket it’s located in, or would like to arrange a viewing, don’t hesitate to contact us!

The Stuart Sinclair Team

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Phone: 905-857-7653

Toll Free:  1-866-219-7770

Email: info@TheStuartSinclairTeam.com