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

Luxury living is within your reach in beautiful Caledon

Luxury homes are often described as large properties on massive lots that feature the utmost in style, design, finishes and extras. From immaculately landscaped grounds and countless bedrooms, to 5 car garages and staff living quarters, homes of this classification are rarely offered and highly coveted.

Owning a luxury home is something that many of us dream about all our lives, but only a select few of us ever achieve. Thankfully, with interest rates at all time lows and changes to this niche market over the past few years, luxury properties are now much more attainable than many think… especially in GTA communities outside of Toronto.  Compared to similar homes in the city, this particular home in Caledon’s desirable Pine Forest Estates neighbourhood, offers tremendous value.

Located on a quiet court in the Pine Forest Estates, this beautiful home is situated on a sprawling 3.9 acres. The long-winding driveway leads up to a 3-car garage and is framed by beautiful landscaping. The grand entrance leads to an inviting foyer with high ceilings and an elegant staircase. The gourmet kitchen is perfect for the chef of the family and features a large breakfast bar, pot lights plus a walk-out to the stone patio. The elaborate main floor library has been recently renovated for the bibliophile of the family.

The main floor master bedroom has his and hers walk-in closets, a 5-piece en-suite and a sitting area for relaxation after a long day. The 4 remaining spacious bedrooms and main bathroom are located on the upper level.

Making your way to the modernly finished basement, you will find an additional bedroom that's perfect as a guest room, nanny or in-law suite. The lower level also features a cozy fireplace, gym area, bar for entertaining, above-grade windows bringing lots of sunlight to this level, a nice 3-piece bathroom, plus a walk-out to another stone patio overlooking the beautiful backyard. Recent updates include a newer driveway, shed or additional storage, stone patios, RO system, and a library. This home has a very functional layout with many exquisite features for your family.

To find out more about this absolutely stunning and grand estate, click here.  We’d love to share more details with you about what makes this exclusive property a fantastic place to call home. Don’t hesitate to contact us for information at any time.

Stuart Sinclair & Timea Edelenyi

Sales Representatives

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently owned and operated

Office: (905) 857-7653

Toll Free: 1-866-219-7770

Market Watch:

March 5, 2013- The average selling price for February 2013 was $510,580 - up two per cent in comparison to February 2012. "Our current average price forecast is $515,000 for all home types combined in 2013", said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. To read more click here.

Spring outlook: the season of home renovations

With spring officially just a few short weeks away, and the weather finally starting to show signs of warming, so begins another season filled with activity for the typical homeowner. Like many at this time of year, you may be looking at your home this spring with goals of completing some upgrades and renovations.  Whether you are thinking of selling your home, are looking to purchase a fixer-upper, or just want to make changes to your home for your own enjoyment, there are some essential things to remember when planning any home improvement project to ensure the best overall experience.

The first thing to remember, whether you are planning on selling your home or not, is that kitchen and bathroom renovations typically reap the most rewards when it comes to increasing your home’s value. If done correctly, completing remodels to these areas of the home can provide the highest return on investment. These are also the two rooms of the home that often get the most use, so updating them by installing new fixtures, creating custom tiling, or just adding a fresh coat of paint can easily transform even the most outdated kitchen and bathrooms to design masterpieces!

Of course the spring season is also a great time to begin working on the exterior of your home and getting started on landscaping and overall curb appeal. Planting flowers, fixing cracked driveways, and painting your home’s exterior are all great places to start.

If you are hoping to complete some home improvement projects this spring, but are lacking inspiration and the designer’s eye to get started, you may also be interested in checking out this year’s National Home Show being held at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre from March 15^th to the 24^th.  Sponsored by RE/MAX and hosting over 700 vendors, the National Home Show is your one-stop shop for finding everything home improvement.  In addition, the Home Show has again partnered up with Canada Blooms, a world-renowned gardening festival, and will be providing acres of professionally designed green space to help jump-start your home’s landscaping visions.

If you plan on visiting this year’s home show, please let our team know. We just may be able to hook you up with the red-carpet treatment while you are there! Alternately, if you’re planning a home renovation project this spring and are looking for information about the benefit those improvements might have on your home’s value, we want to hear from you. We’re incredibly knowledgeable about the market all across the GTA, and would be more than happy to share our expertise at any time!

Happy Spring!

The Stuart Sinclair Team

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Office: (905) 857-7653

Toll Free: 1-866-219-7770

Email: info@thestuartsinclairteam.com

Website: www.TheStuartSinclairTeam.com

Market Watch:

March 5, 2013- The average selling price for February 2013 was $510,580 - up two per cent in comparison to February 2012. To read more, click here.

Exclusive 22 Acre Panama Development Project

World-class attractions, below market value investments, temperate weather with stable climate, exotic tropical highlands with vast ocean pacific views, security, a higher standard of living, plus access to affordable health care are all within reach in Panama. These are just some of the reasons why many people are choosing to vacation, retire, and buy their second home in this beautiful country.

Today I'm sharing this international development property in Panama with you. Perhaps you or a contact you know might be interesting in investing/ developing this project?

This exquisite 'ready to build' Panama project offers beautiful mountain vista views and endless possibilities for development. Zones and already serviced land. Submit your building permit and start developing. Put your signature brand to this project, making a mark in the quaint town of Boquete where other hotel brands are starting to pour in.

An additional 450+ acres including an 18 hole golf course is also for sale exclusively.

To learn more about this fantastic investment project, click here.

Please call me for details about this rare opportunity in the ever booming Panama real estate market!


Stuart Sinclair
Sales Representative
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