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5 steps to selling your home

Posted on Aug 13, 2021



Your satisfaction and happiness is something that is very important to me. I understand how hectic it is to sell a house and it can be difficult if it’s not handled properly. To help you through the entire process, I’ve put together five simple steps:

Step 1: Decide to Sell

When you sell, you want to get as much value as you can for your home. So you...

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Costs Involved When Buying

Posted on Jul 16, 2021


LAND TRANSFER TAX

When you acquire land, you pay a Land Transfer Tax to the province when the transaction closes. It is normally based on the amount paid for the land, in addition to any mortgage or debt assumed as part of the agreement to buy the land.

Land Transfer Tax is generally calculated using the following formulas based on your purchase pric...

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If you decide to buy OR sell

Posted on Jun 18, 2021



If you decide to buy, YOUR OXFORD CONNECTION team will:

• Educate you about the current housing market conditions.
• Discuss and analyze best alternatives that best fit your budget and criteria
• Resolve any challenges that may arise when purchasing a new home.
• Provide the highest quality of service so that you feel comfortable and confident in the p...

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10 Home Selling Strategies

Posted on May 17, 2021



When you’re ready to sell, there are a few easy ways to freshen-up your place to make it more attractive to buyers.

  1. Paint – A freshly painted home gives your place a well-looked after feeling. Keep the colour palette neutral – warm white. Unusual colour choices, even if they’re currently poplular, may limit your home’s appeal.
  2. Lighting – Update fixtu...

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Top 5 Renovations When Selling

Posted on May 14, 2021



When it comes time to sell your home, you will likely be put in a situation where home updates, repairs, and upgrades are recommended in order to boost the value of your home for maximum returns! Now before tearing down a wall or throwing your money at everything it's important to understand not all home renovations are equal. Below you will find a...

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What to Review as you Compare Homes

Posted on Apr 23, 2021


10 Things to Review as You Compare Homes

Moving ahead with home buying plans? A first step is to make a list of lifestyle questions to help narrow down your “must-haves,” as well as consider trade-offs that fit within financial parameters?

  1. Do you have a preference for housing style? Detached? Semi-detached? Townhouse? Condominium Apartment?
  2. Do you enj...

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