Real Estate Insider Vol 8 2014

REAL ESTATE INSIDERYour Source for Real Estate Info in Milton

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WHAT’S INSIDE:Decluttering Your Home Puts More Money in Your Pocket, PAGE 2

Spring Cleaning Checklist for the Exterior of Your Home, PAGE 5House Hunting: Find the Right Fit, PAGE 7

Jody & Domen-ic M

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“The dependency of the younger generation on their parents has increased in recent years,” says Mary Sblendorio, a real estate agent on the W Network reality series My House Your Money, a show that documents prospective home buyers that turn to their extended family members for financial help.

“In the past, parents have always tried to help their kids, if finan-cially capable. Now, it seems the parents are expected to ‘help’ – more like ‘finance’ – their children’s dream homes. The rationale for children is that they have been accustomed to living a wealthy lifestyle and the thought of downsizing or downgrading is im-plausible.”

Since both parties have a say in the purchase, real estate agents are working harder to ensure properties appeal to varying age groups. As more parents accompany their adult children to viewings, homes must be strategically staged to please everyone involved. This boils all the way down to the paint colour on the walls.

Having been through the process previously, parents tend to be much more critical in home purchasing and are a bigger challenge to delight. “The young couple is usually more excited, and focus on the things on their wish list they are getting. In fact, they are excited to just purchase something they can call their own,” explains My House Your Money real estate agent Claudine Montano.

Mixing family and financing is never simple and when it’s a case of generational home buying, conflict is inevitable. The reality se-ries, My House, Your Money on W Network chronicles the family dynamic that young home buyers are facing in the current market.

When it comes down to it, winning this war is easier than imag-ined for the new home buyers, says real estate agent, Helene Baguley. “Most parents or extended family members, even if they are providing the down payment, want to see their kids happy at all costs.” Rebecca Burstein is a Toronto-based writer and editor, specializing in lifestyle content. www.newscanada.com

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When young home buyers come to family for financial help, purchasing property can turn into a tug-of-war.

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About Domenic Manchisi

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It is a proven fact that a clean clutter free house will sell faster and for more money than a cluttered house.With faster paced life styles, buyers are demanding more from a seller than ever before, a repair free home is every buyers dream.

When a buyer comes to view your house they want to see your home clear of your junk, workable living space with neutral décor amongst other things, in most cases you have one opportunity to make that first impression.

Your house may be in great condition and well built, yet simple clutter, excess old furniture, overloaded closets, plain old junk everywhere creates a perception of chaos, confusion, even disorder.

The purchase decision is an emotional as well as an intellectual one; Deciding to purchase one house instead of another are based on many different factors, when buyers see clutter and junk everywhere they may imagine that the house has been neglected with more to repair then meets the eye, this perception may drive the homes true market value down.

Decluttering is an essential part of your preparation and goes hand in hand with your big move. Before you list your house on the market, take a walk around, look at it through the eyes of the buyer, rent a dumpster; throw out old junk and accumulated useless items, if its been in a box for 2 years chances are you really have no use for it.

Restage your furniture; staging is a simple task you can accomplish on your own without hiring a professional, you can create a whole new look easily, besides you know better than anyone what your homes potential is after all you found great pleasure in owning it and already know its functionality.

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Domenic was born in Milton and has created a dominant presence as a real estate broker predominantly in the Halton Region. Domenic’s success is a result from his extensive experience in the real estate industry as well as the ability to understand the needs of his clients. His core understanding of the real estate industry has not only been recognized by clients but also by colleagues and industry leaders. Domenic has been invited as a guest speaker for Donald Trumps Apprentice, Bill Rancic, has appeared with Dragons Den Wealthy Barber, has participated in expert panels at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has made the cover of several magazines and has won many awards across North America for the work he and his team has achieved.

Domenic currently lives in Milton with his wife and business partner, Jody Manchisi, and their two children.

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• Licensed Mortgage Agent• Brokers License• Real Estate Investment• IRES

Domenic Manchisi started his career in real estate in 1996. In addition to strengthening his experience, Domenic has dedicated himself to expand his skill set both personally and professionally which he has utilized to lead himself and his team to become the number one real estate team in Canada. Domenic’s dedication to expand his knowledge has led him to pursue the following designations and certificates.

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Use this handy checklist to help you while starting the clean up of your outdoor space.• Inspect the exterior walls of your entire home. Look for signs of winter damage such as splitting wood, peeling paint, mold, etc.• Got brick? It should be cleaned and checked for water damage once a year. Aside from cleaning the surface by using your hose with a spray nozzle to wash off dirt, you need to be on the lookout for mold. If there is mold, mildew, or moss, wash with a solution of 1 cup of bleach mixed with 4 L of water. Use a natural or synthetic bristle brush. Wire brushes leave traces of steel behind that will rust and discolor the bricks. • If you use them, remove the storm windows. • Clean the windows. • Use screens? Make sure they are dust-free and sparkling clean before putting them up.• Check the driveway for cracks or winter damage. • Clean the steps and the driveway with a spray nozzle hose. If moss is visible, pour vinegar on it and scrub.

• Inspect the gutters around the house. Remove debris. • Inspect the roof, looking for damage and missing or loose shingles. Contact a roofing professional if you need a few replacements. • Get your deck ready for use. Clean it with oxalic acid, which will penetrate the wood and kill microorganisms. Once dry (24 hours), treat the deck with a sealant• If boards on your deck are splintered or worn beyond repair, replace them before you seal and stain. • Give your garden a filled-in appearance until it grows in. Sprinkle mulch around shrubs, trees, and flowerbeds.

• Prepare outdoor furniture for use. If you kept the furniture out during the winter months, you need to scrub the surfaces clean. If you stored your furniture, bring it outside and make sure it’s clean. • Put on those gardening gloves, it’s time to weed! The first step to a beautiful, clean garden is to remove weeds. It is important to leave a few, however, as they do have a purpose; they are food for insects and create a covered landscape for little critters.• If you haven’t removed the covers you placed on your shrubs and trees, and are confident you won’t have another frost, remove the covers.

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Recipient of Milton's Choice Awardsfor the following categories:

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with our all inclusive Dinner Menu

Soup of the Dayor

Baby Arugula Salad with Strawberries and toasted Pecansor

Chacuterie Selection with variety of Olives

Homemade Fettuccine with Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms and Baby Spinachin a Herb, Garlic Olive Oil sauce with Prosciutto.

orPan Roasted Salmon glazed in a Maple Dijon vinaigrette served with a

Green Bean,New Potato, Cherry Tomato Salad or

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House Hunting: Find the Right Fit

With so many choices and variables, how do you find the perfect fit? It’s a good idea to narrow down the playing field by looking at what would fit you best. Here’s where to look:

Look Inside

What do you already own that your new home would need to accommodate? If your dining suite is one that you cherish, use often and happens to be huge, then add “large dining room” to your Must Have list. Carry this logic through your space and you should come to some conclusions about what is essential in a new home. While you’re at it, take a look at your personal style; it can also give you valuable clues as to what you really want. For example, if you’re surrounded by lace, chintz and silver you might be more drawn to a Victorian style home. If your style tends more to clean lines and a modern look, then loft-like spaces or open concept homes will probably hold more appeal.

Look Outside

What is out in the world that catches your attention? Is it a brick exterior or cedar shingles that make a house feel like home to you? Consider the different styles of houses that you like, and see if there are any common elements among them. Another place to look is at the style and size of any new items you plan to acquire. Taking an outside inventory of what appeals to you can help narrow down your search. Look at Your Requirements

It’s helpful to take a head count and look at what features are vital to each member of your family. How many of you are going to live there, and are any more expected shortly? How many of you need home offices or parking spaces or playgrounds or workshops?

This will give you an idea of the size and number of rooms you require, as well as clues to locations or types of housing. Make sure you include pets and consider what’s best for them. This may move a fenced yard to the top of your list.

Taking stock of any special needs or limitations you have will also help you clarify your choices. If climbing stairs is not an option, a single storey dwelling is likely to be the best fit. Anyone who has sworn off snow shoveling or leaf raking (or simply doesn’t have the time for it) may find that a condominium set-up, where someone else does the big chores, is what they’re looking for.

If you work a night shift, and need to sleep during the day, make sure your bedroom window isn’t facing the rising sun (or in close proximity to a schoolyard or playground). Finally, if you’re not the handyman type and don’t have a large budget or the patience for renovations, you may want to skip past fixer-uppers, no matter how tempting a deal they are.

Look at Your Lifestyle

Look at your lifestyle to gain insight to your best locations. If

you’re planning to stay awhile, and are also planning on children (or already have them), then you’ll want to find a neighbourhood that’s kid friendly and has great schools. Another consideration should be your work commute. Will your new location support you in getting to work on time, in the usual way?

Make sure it has what you need, whether that’s access to public transportation or parking spots. Does your usual routine depend on being close to shops or nightlife, or do you prefer quieter surroundings?

Your lifestyle can also determine the best layout for your home. Look at how you spend your time, how you relax and interact. You may find that the dining room is rarely used, while the family room is definitely the place to be. Similarly, look at how you entertain. Do you have overnight guests often enough that a guest room is a necessity? If your idea of a fun evening is cooking with your guests, then an open kitchen with lots of gallery seating may top your list. People who do most of their entertaining and socializing in public spaces may find a galley kitchen with an eating bar better suited to their needs.

All in all, if you take the time to consider what’s really important to you, you should be able to define the type, size, attributes and location of houses that you want to look at. The results should be a lot less time looking, and a better chance of finding the house that is the right fit for you. Happy Hunting!

HALTON— If you’ve tried to sell your home yourself, you know that the minute you put the “For Sale by Owner” sign up, the phone will start to ring off the hook. Unfortunately, most calls aren’t from prospective buyers, but rather from every real estate agent in town who will start to hound you for your listing. Like other “For Sale by Owners”, you’ll be subjected to a hundred sales pitches from agents in town who will tell you how great they are and how you can’t possibly sell your home by yourself. Afterall, without the proper information, selling a home isn’t easy. Perhaps you’ve had your home on the market for several months with no offers from qualified buyers. This can be a very frustrating time, and many homeowners have given up their dream of selling their home themselves. But don’t give up until you’ve read a new report entitled “Sell Your Own Home” which has been prepared especially for homesellers like you.. You’ll find that selling your home by yourself is entirely possible once you understand the process. Inside this report, you’ll find 10 inside tips to selling your home by yourself which will help you sell for the best price in the shortest amount of time. You’ll find out what real estate agents don’t want you to know.

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