Thursday, 21 February 2013

What REALTOR® Can Do for You ?



The REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate agents who are simply licensed by their province to do business, REALTORS® have taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Plus...

  • A REALTOR® can help you determine how much home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods.
  • A REALTOR®, in addition to knowing the local money market, also can tell you what personal and financial data to bring with you when you apply for a loan.
  • A REALTOR® is already familiar with current real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities, and may be aware of local zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy.
  • A REALTOR® can usually research your housing needs in advance through a Multiple Listing Service(MLS)--even if you are relocating from another city. 
  • A REALTOR® can show you only those homes best suited to your needs--size, style, features, location and accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping and other personal preferences.
  • A REALTOR® often can suggest simple, imaginative changes that make a home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.
  • A REALTOR® is sensitive to the importance you place on this major commitment you are about to make. Look for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win agreement that will satisfy both you and the seller.

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Auto Insurance Frauds By Insurance Companies in Ontario.

Biggest issue of Driver's of Ontario, Insurance, Insurance and Insurance. If you are agree than share.
- Government can't do anything as all political parties have soft corner for Insurance companies.
- To win election NDP Leader Andrea Horwath demanded 15 % rate cut after premiums rose almost 30 % in last 3-4 years for the drivers with clean record.
- If I talk about my self, I live in Brampton and work in Mississauga, I spend 5 days of a week, 10 hours of a day in Mississauga.
Insurance companies are penalizing me, because my postal code belongs Brampton, so what even if I don't drive much in Brampton. They say, the intersection close to my place is having more accidents in past years.
- On other hand, one of my friend living in Mississauga and working for Region of Peel office in Brampton, his job to collect water sample, which requires whole day of driving he is paying $1000 less than what I pay working in Mississauga. Isn't if funny.
Which party leader talking about this ? Mr Tim Hudak, Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne or NDP Leader Andrea Horwath ?
Answer is no one.

Mihir's Market Matters Report - Feb 2013




February 2013

Welcome to the February issue of Mihir's Market Matters Report. The February Flavours are the ongoing low Mortgage Interest Rates. The market has started to pick up if January indications are to be considered. A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house (17 foot x 93 foot) in East York sold on the weekend for $525,000. The asking was $487,000 and 8 multiple bidding offers came in. Are you in the market for purchasing a new property. You can refer to the attachment on property tax rates in and around GTA.

In regards to the Mortgage Rates, I am able to offer the best rates in the Industry backed with exceptional customer service.

RATES AS OF 6TH FEBRUARY 2013

QUICK CLOSE SPECIAL - 2.79% FIXED FOR 5 YEARS

VARIABLE - Prime (-0.35%) for 3 YEARS

FIXED - 2.89% FIXED FOR 5 YEARS (60 DAYS CLOSING)

Thanks

Mihir Oza

647-710-7374
Mortgage Agent (License # M11000672)
The Mortgage Practice
 
My Motto: Right Advice. First Time, Every Time.
 

Bank of Canada Interest Rate
December 4, 2012 1.00 %
January 23, 2013 1.00 %
March 6, 2013 Next meeting date
Source: Bank of Canada


Bank Prime Lending Rate
December 5, 2012 3.00 %
January 24, 2013 3.00 %
March 7, 2013 Next meeting date
Source: Bank of Canada

Conventional Mortgage - 5 Year Rate* 
November 21, 2012 5.24 %
December 19, 2012 5.24 %
January 23, 2013 5.24 %
Source: Bank of Canada
*Determinant for high ratio mortgage variable qualifying rate


US Federal Reserve Board Discount Rate*
December 11, 2012 0.00 % - 0.25 %
January 30, 2013 0.00 % - 0.25 %
March 20, 2013 Next meeting date
Source: US Federal Reserve
*US Federal Reserve has indicated it will now keep this rate until unemployment reaches 6.5%


Exchange Rate $CDN($US)
December 31, 2012 1.0051
January 17, 2013 1.0140
February 4, 2013 1.0014
Source: Bank of Canada

Government of Canada Bonds
Bond Type December 19, 2012 January 9, 2013 January 23, 2013
1 year Treasury Bill
1.10% 1.10% 1.07%
3 year Benchmark
Bond Yield
1.22% 1.24% 1.20%
5 year Benchmark
Bond Yield
1.40% 1.44% 1.40%
10 year Benchmark
Bond Yield
1.84% 1.91% 1.87%
Source: Bank of Canada

Total New Housing Starts (Seasonally adjusted and annualized)
Province

October
2012

October
2011

November
2012

November
2011

December
2012

December
2011

Newfoundland/Labrador

3,400

3,500

3,700

3,900

3,800

3,000

PEI

800

900

800

1,500

1,300

800

Nova Scotia

9,400

3,300

3,200

2,800

3,200

8,500

New Brunswick

3,000

3,900

3,000

3,500

2,300

3,700

Quebec

43,300

44,500

48,400

47,200

42,800

50,300

Ontario

69,500

73,500

59,700

54,000

78,300

71,500

Manitoba

7,300

7,600

7,300

7,500

4,700

4,900

Saskatchewan

10,900

8,400

11,900

7,200

10,000

5,900

Alberta

33,600

31,600

39,700

29,900

30,000

28,300

British Columbia

28,100

30,400

23,700

28,200

21,800

23,000

CANADA

209,200

207,600

201,400

185,700

198,000

199,900

Source: CMHC Housing Now - January 2012 and January 2013. This seasonally adjusted data goes through stages of revision at different times of the year.

Average MLS® Resale Price for Local Markets 
City

December 2011

December 2012

Halifax

$ 254,228

$ 269,098

Saint John

$ 162,859

$ 145,445

Quebec

$ 254,652

$ 258,313

Montreal

$ 319,388

$ 330,655

Ottawa

$ 335,330

$ 336,856

Toronto

$ 451,436

$ 478,739

Hamilton/Burlington

$ 315,940

$ 336,382

Winnipeg

$ 268,977

$ 257,719

Saskatoon

$ 304,576

$ 324,597

Regina

$ 273,919

$ 317,581

Calgary

$ 392,661

$ 419,811

Edmonton

$ 315,658

$ 329,410

Vancouver

$ 689,057

$ 683,875

Victoria

$ 469,484

$ 485,945

Source: Canadian Real Estate Association


Household Credit Growth
feb chart 1

feb vchart 2
Source: RBC Economics, February 2013

 

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

GTA Real Estate Market Report Jan 2013

GTA Real Estate Market Report Jan 2013

Click here to read complete report

NEWS RELEASE

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Secured Investment Opportunity

Hi Friends,
Hope all of you are staying warm during this extreme cold temperatures this week. 

I am very happy to bring to you'll a very exciting Secured Investment Opportunity right at your door step. Would you like to EARN 9.50% Guaranteed Interest on your investment for 1 year?
  • Have you ever wondered why your hard earned money is not fetching any returns lying in your Bank's Savings Account?
  • Do you ever feel that you should use the equity in your property to get more returns?
  • Are you someone who resists investing in GIC's as you don't want to lock your funds for an extended period of time?
Any one of the above scenarios or something else might be stopping you from gaining maximum returns on your savings. Well, I have got FANTASTIC NEWS for you.  I would like to offer you an opportunity to get great returns on your investment.....all secured and guaranteed. This is how it works. As you know I work in Mortgage Financing business. Most of my business is done with 'A' clients but many a times there are situations wherein my client's need to borrow money as 2nd or 3rd mortgages or as private financing. Some financial institutions do 2nd or 3rd mortgages but for private financing I rely on Investors like you to fund these deals. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?
  • Minimum investment of $25,000. Maximum investment: No limit.
  • Minimum time for investment - 1 year. Maximum 5 years.
  • Guaranteed Interest Rate: 9.50% (as of 24th Jan 2013)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
  • You let me know your interest to invest. Amount and time period desired.
  • I will look out for opportunities where I can get your investments done. 
  • When a deal is to be put through your money is received by my company via cheque. Cheque gets deposited in Trust Account. Strictly no CASH dealings.
  • Deal is signed with all legal documents prepared by us through our Lawyers. You don't pay any fees for Lawyers.
  • Every month you get payment in your Bank Account based upon rate of return of your investment.
  • At the end of your investment term you get your money back and the deal's discharge papers are signed.
  • When you are ready to re-invest you let me know and we go through the process again.
I'm sure there could be many questions in your mind pertaining to this Secured Investment Opportunity. Feel free to email or call me and I will be more than happy to answer your queries.

As usual, thanks for your ongoing support in my Mortgage Business. Yes, it Indeed Makes A Difference!!!

Thanks.
Mihir
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Mihir Oza
647-710-7374
Mortgage Agent (License # M11000672)
The Mortgage Practice
 
My Motto: Right Advice. First Time, Every Time.
 

Friday, 18 January 2013

Free Equifax Credit Report Form

Hi Everyone,
I'm sure by now all of you would have settled down in the New Year and looking forward to achieving your goals for 2013. 

As a professional Mortgage Agent I always advise my clients that no matter if you are in the market for purchasing your house or your renewal is coming up or you would like to consolidate your debts, the most important thing to watch out is your Credit History. 

There are way too many id frauds happening  now and  people are taking money from other people's bank account and credit cards.
Please make a habit to check your credit report (FREE) once a year. Fill this form and mail to Equifax with a copy of your id to get free report.

Thanks for taking the time to review the email and attachment.
Mihir
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Mihir Oza
647-710-7374
Mortgage Agent (License # M11000672)
The Mortgage Practice
 
My Motto: Right Advice. First Time, Every Time.