Ryan Burton, Salesperson

Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage

Toronto based real estate sales and services. Contact to book showings and for further information.

This week’s top picks…

98 Dixon Ave, Toronto – Beaches

$2,680,000

3 Bed Bath detached

Queen & Woodbine

Listed By RIGHT AT HOME REALTY, BROKERAGE

Taxes: $7,797

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75 Kenilworth Ave, Toronto – Beaches

$2,499,900

3+1 Bed 5 Bath detached

Queen & Woodbine

Listing courtesy of CMI REAL ESTATE INC., BROKERAGE

Taxes: $11,756.22

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87 Lake Cres, Toronto – Mimico

$1,949,999

4 Bed 4 Bath Detached

Lake Cres & Royal York Rd

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS INC., BROKERAGE

Taxes: $7,193.99

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37 Shore Breeze #2712, Toronto – Mimico

$568,800

2 Bed 1 Bath Condo

Lakeshore Blvd and Parklawn

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER INC., BROKERAGE

Taxes: $2,798

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Benefits of working with a Realtor to buy a home:

-Access to private showings for most of the thousands of listings currently listed on the MLS

-Access to the most recent neighborhood sales data for reliable property valuation and knowledge about the proper price to pay

-Guidance throughout the home buying process from viewing properties to accepting your keys

-The drafting and negotiating of purchase offers on your behalf

-Offer conditions suggested and negotiated based on your particular situation

-Experience liaising with industry professionals such as other realtors and real estate lawyers

-Working with a licensed industry professional, adherence to the RECO code of ethics, including consumer deposit insurance and mandated consumer protection

Home buyer’s checklist:

-Minimum 5-10% down payment

-Obtaining a mortgage pre-approval from a bank or licensed mortgage broker

-Pre planned moving time frame and related expectations

-Canadian citizenship

-Adequate availability of additional funds for closing costs such as land transfer tax, legal fees, mortgage default insurance, property inspections and moving expenses