http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Todd+Black Real Estate Todd Black Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=674017&ca=Real+Estate If you are a first time buyer, you may feel a little overwhelmed by all the real estate buzz words flying around you. Pre-approval, land transfer, mortgage insurance, these are all phrases you will hear as you go through the process of buying a home. But one of the most important term you will hear... Real Estate Todd Black Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=656635&ca=Real+Estate With the price of homes at an all time high, you may be tempted to buy a fixer upper. Many of them can be had for a steal. But be careful that your anticipated labour of love does not become a crippling money pit. There are many reasons to consider an older or historical home. One of them is the cre... Real Estate Todd Black Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=605991&ca=Real+Estate Choosing the right mortgage can be a bit of a challenge. But understanding your options when it comes to the interest rate associated with your loan should be your very first step. Should you opt for a fixed rate mortgage where your monthly payments will remain the same for three or five years or ar... Real Estate Todd Black Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=595825&ca=Real+Estate In today’s hot real estate market, it seems that both buyers and sellers are suffering from real estate fever. Eager buyers are snatching up properties faster than they ever have before while sellers are reaping the benefits of common multiple offer situations. If you want to take advantage of this... Real Estate Todd Black Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=590910&ca=Real+Estate The downtown core of Toronto has exploded over the last two decades. Everywhere you look new condominium projects were going up, sometimes at a dizzying speed. This translated into an increase of the downtown Toronto population of more than 20 percent. But who is moving in to these units? When you c... Real Estate Todd Black Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=553113&ca=Real+Estate If you are thinking of buying or selling a condominium, you may want to do it before July 1, 2010. This is the date where the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will come into effect. This new tax will blend the current GST of 5% and the Provincial Sales Tax of 8% into an harmonized total tax of 13%. Wh... Real Estate Todd Black Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=486883&ca=Real+Estate Over the last decade, the face of downtown Toronto has changed dramatically. Where parking lots and vacant land used to be, you can now find condominiums in various shapes and forms. With so many options to choose from, how will you determine which type of condo is best for you? Let us look at your... Real Estate Todd Black Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=478783&ca=Real+Estate The condo market is incredibly hot at the moment. So when the time comes for you to sell you condo, your biggest challenge may be your competition. Your unit must stand out from the crowd and appeal to the largest number of potential buyers. Here are a few tips that will help you sell your condo fas... Real Estate Todd Black Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=341653&ca=Real+Estate Many of us have experienced it. Walking into a home for sale and failing to see its potential because it was cluttered, outdated or uninviting. Most home buyers find it difficult to look past the clutter or dated decor and imagine themselves living in that space. Getting your home ready for sale not... Real Estate Todd Black Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=330394&ca=Real+Estate Buying or selling a home is a major event in anyone’s life. It can also be a fairly daunting task. Choosing the right real estate professional will help you make the most informed decisions regarding the purchase or sale of a home, while relying on a professional experience and expertise to help you...