Guelph Real Estate Watch
10 Carter Drive N1E 1X7 Guelph, ON, Canada

It’s the end of a work week and are you feeling stressed? Are you having weird dreams lately? Want to know the 7 most commons ones and what they mean? Check out this article to find out! http://www.bustle.com//63375-what-do-dreams-about-teeth-fa

Attention First Time Home Buyers! How do you know if you're getting a good deal on your mortgage? The truth is if you only go to one bank there's no real way to know.... You wouldn't go out and buy The first car you see on the lot. Yet many unprepared buyers go about getting the mortgage this way. What you should be doing is going out and getting multiple quotes from multiple banks in order to make sure you're getting offered a quality deal. Without the comparisons you have no way of knowing. It also gives you a fantastic bargaining tool while you're going through the mortgage process. The second thing you need to be watching out for are hidden fees. We're not talking about fees that you pay upfront but potential fees that you have to pay down the line if you decide to sell your home or if an unexpected event happens in your life and you need to break your mortgage. Make sure you know what the prepayment penalties will be upfront before you sign on the dotted line. The third thing you need to pay attention to is your ability to successfully pay off your mortgage. Many lenders offer the ability to pay your mortgage payments on a weekly basis. This allows you to make additional payments each year which lowers the total amount that you pay on your mortgage. You also want to make sure that you have the ability to increase your monthly payments or make lump-sum payments. These are incredibly useful features that can save you years off of your mortgage. You want to make sure when you're negotiating your mortgage today you set yourself up for success in the future. You will probably end up making more money in your job or end up with a cash windfall and you want to make sure that you have the ability to apply it to your mortgage. To recap, you want to make sure that you find a mortgage that fits your lifestyle and that you are aware of any future fees there may be. You want to make sure that you get multiple quotes so that you can negotiate the best possible rate. And you want to make sure that you have the ability to pay your mortgage off sooner if you so choose. I am happy to walk you through all of the steps in detail. Regardless of where you are in the process I would love to answer your questions and make sure that you're on the right path! For free no obligation phone consultation simply call 1-519-362-0353 you can also email me [email protected] Call me right now and let's get started. P.S - please share this information with all your Facebook friends I'm sure it will help them somewhere along the way.

Why Rent When you Could Buy This Home This home, listed by Blake Berfelz, could be yours for the same dollars paid in monthly average rent for a house in Guelph. At this price range, with a 10% deposit, you could turn your dead rental payments into house payments on your very own home. Call me, Don Johnstone, at 519.362.0353 to find out how you can get pre-approved for a mortgage to buy a home of your very own. Or simply click this link to ask me to contact you or send you f...urther information. Click Here: http://bit.ly/1Jsgs5l Fore more information on this home contact Blake Berfelz at 226.790.0401 ext. 117 or click the link below to view the listing.

Are you wanting to quite the 9-5 hustle and bustle and work for yourself and be on the road and live wherever you want? Check out these fempreneurs who built a business from their backpack! http://www.huffingtonpost.com//6-fempreneurs-who-built-a_b

Jeff Morley, Sales Representative shares this article for first time home buyers. Should you use your RRSPs for your first home? Read this article to find out if you should or not!

A feel good story to start your week! Would you help a 6 year old have the best birthday party ever if you knew nobody showed up? That’s what this community did! Check it out! http://www.people.com//autistic-boy-birthday-party-florida

With RRSP cut off just around the corner, should you pay off your mortgage or contribute to an RRSP? Check out this article to find out what is the best plan! Thanks Steve and Diana Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc. Guelph for sharing!

Have you started the 40 bags in 40 days 2015 decluttering challenge? Interested in decluttering your home? Jump on board and check it out for details! http://www.whitehouseblackshutters.com/40-bags-in-40-days-/

Good observation.... lol Thanks Steve and Diana Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc. Guelph for sharing this insightful observation!

2015 & 2016 are forecasted to have moderate housing activity. Find out more in this article shared by Jeff Morley, Sales Representative!

How innovative is this? All you need in 10 cubic feet; Cubitat! Thanks Carolan Sorbara- Guelph Realtor for sharing this cool idea! Check it out!

Are you for or against two new community gardens proposed for this year? Check out this article shared by Carolan Sorbara- Guelph Realtor and let us know how you chime in!

Are you dreaming of incredible outdoor kitchens for the summer that is coming up? Here are 7 amazing outdoor kitchen ideas! Thanks Jennifer Birch Realtor for sharing these great ideas!

Want to figure out carpet misconceptions? Check out this article shared by Jennifer Birch Realtor to find out more!

Check out this gorgeous log home built by the Timber Kings! You’ll be amazed of what’s inside and how much it cost! Check this slide show to see inside! http://www.hgtv.ca/timberkings/gallery/

Is something holding you back from greatness? Concur that fear so that you make something happen!

This is quite humorous! The creepiest things you can do on Facebook! Have you ever done any of these or do you think this are creepy? Let us know! http://gizmodo.com/the-creepiest-things-you-can-do-on-faceb

Christine Campbell has shared the Princess Project Guelph which helps girls in need to have a lovely grad/prom dress. If you have a dress, jewellery or hand bags that you'd like to donate to this cause, click the link to find out how. Thanks for sharing Christine! https://www.facebook.com/christinecampbellcoldwell

the Zahnd team is doing their first charity event. Check out this video to see who is partaking and what they will be doing for whom! Way to go guys and I don't envy you training in this winter weather. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blake-Berfelz-The-Zahnd-Team-Real-Estate/148285662008058?fref=ts

I would stay away from anybody with this license plate... just in case. But it's still funny to see. Thanks Barry Cordingley for sharing this! https://www.facebook.com/ChooseACordingley?fref=ts

Want to see a great room transform? Check out these before and afters shared by Angela Crawford to see the change! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angela-Crawford-Realtor/1568428543378929

Do you want to know what the "World's Toughest Job" is? Check out this short video to find out. You may be surprised and touched at the same time. Happy Monday! Thanks Andra Arnold for sharing this again! Well worth the watch! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guelph-RealtorR-Andra-Arnold/301455674307

This is a great feel-good article and video about transformations of some homeless men who received a haircut and how it transformed them! Check it out! http://www.people.com//tyler-bridges-homeless-haircuts-vid

Fingers crossed we don't get to this! Thanks Don Huggins for sharing this. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Huggins-On-Homes/1467592930119304

Want to win two free tickets to an Oscar winning movie? Click this link and go to Carlo De Castris' page to have a chance to win! https://www.facebook.com/GuelphInfoHome

Want higher standards of sustainability with your kitchen appliances? Check out this article shared by Carolan Sorbara to find out more! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolan-Sorbara-Guelph-Realtor/131588013560905?fref=ts

This is the epitome of bring the outdoors in! Green grass carpet anyone? Thanks Jackie Curtis for sharing this! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackie-Curtis-Realtor/964142160266277

This is very cool public bike storage! Check out this short video! I think we need these here! https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=775445425875995

Do you do your marketing on Facebook? Do you want to know if it’s still viable? Check out this article to find out! https://www.linkedin.com//cost-effective-online-marketing-

Brrr... could you use these 7 tips to warm up a cold room? Check it out to see how! Thanks Katherine Dixon for sharing these great tips! https://www.facebook.com/katherinedixonrealtor?fref=ts

While on vacation, how do you protect your home? Check out these 10 steps to insure protecting your home while you are away. Thanks for sharing this Jennifer Birch. https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBirchRealtor?fref=ts

Mortgage rate wars are in effect! Check out this article shared by Jeff Morley to find out more on how to get even lower rates right now! https://www.facebook.com/JCMorleyRealtor

Are you in a place that you can purchase a vacation home? Here are 7 tips shared by Jackie Curtis on buying a vacation home! Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackie-Curtis-Realtor/964142160266277

Are you wanting to get some ideas for when spring comes on some backyard DIYs? Here are 51 shared by Gill Mullis. Which one will you do this spring? https://www.facebook.com/GillMullisRealEstate

Are you surprised by these stats? National home sales are down this month compared to last year at this time! Thanks The Gia Lucchetta Team - Royal Lepage for sharing this information!

Now this is what I call an entertaining kitchen! Lots of room for having people over! Thanks George Mochrie Edge Realty Sales Rep for sharing a great kitchen!

Want to appeal the masses with the sale of your home? Check out these 8 tricks shared by Frank Basso to see how you can update your home for sale! https://www.facebook.com/FrankBassoRealEstate

First impressions can be so misleading sometimes. Check out this article to see what 10 things people decide within seconds of meeting you! http://www.businessinsider.com/science-of-first-impressions

Why Rent When you Could Buy This Home This home, could be yours for the same dollars paid in monthly average rent for a house in Guelph. At this price range, with a 10% deposit, you could turn your dead rental payments into house payments on your very own home. Call me, Don Johnstone, at 519.362.0353 to find out how you can get pre-approved for a mortgage to buy a home of your very own. Or simply click this link to ask me to contact you or send you further information.... Click Here: http://bit.ly/1Jsgs5l OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY from 2-4pm! www.198DanielStreet.com

It's always nice to see what people in business do in their spare time. Frances Snider from Guelph Real Estate Frances Snider volunteered her time to help a great cause that makes her happy and most definitely the people who benefit from the cause too! Such a kind heart you have Frances!

Do you believe in order to be truly competitive in the seller's market, that home staging is a necessity? Thanks Ginny Truyens from Feels Like Home 2 Me Home Staging & Decorating for sharing this good point!

Emily Cassolato Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate sings the sentiment of wanting what you want but getting what your need! Seems like she knows what her clients want in real estate! Here's a quick video for a laugh!

Want to spice up your back yard with unique fire pits? If so, check out this article shared by Don from Huggins On Homes to see 9 great ideas!

A little humour for Humpday!

48 new fulltime jobs will open up because of this opportunity! Thanks Guelph Real Estate, Jeff and Debi for sharing this article. Check it out for more information!

Want to be one with the sun in your home? Check out these new artificial skylight systems to find out more! Thanks David Bocking, Royal LePage Royal City Realty for sharing this new product on the market to increase daylight in our homes!

Do you think this is a good motto? Expecting nothing and appreciating everything you have will never leave you disappointed! Thanks Christine Campbell Realtor & Home Stager for sharing this!

Here's hoping you had a great family day! Thanks Carlo De Castris - Royal LePage Royal City Realty, Guelph, Ontario for sharing this nice sentiment!

What a smart idea!

Are you looking at selling your home and want to know it's current value in the real estate market? Give Carl Wilkinson Fergus/Elora Realtor a call and he will assess your home for you!

Founder of the Zahnd Team has signed a publishing deal to write 'Top Dollar'. Keep your eyes for it on the bookshelves in the future! Congrats Steve and thank you Blake Berfelz - The Zahnd Team - Real Estate for sharing this great news!

A bit of fun coverage of the Choose A Cordingley Family Skate! Pretty talented to skate and juggle at the same time don't you think?

Want to see a unique home being sold by Nick Jonas from the Jonas brothers? Check out this article shared by Angela Crawford - Realtor to see inside!

Sharing a "Happy Family Day" from Guelph Realtor(R) Andra Arnold to all the families with or without fur-children!

Do you like to go camping? Would you like to camp in some luxury? How about this expandable trailer? Check out the inside, you may be surprised what they’ve been able to fit in there! http://www.wimp.com/insidecamper/

Needs some ideas on who to spoil your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? Here are 32 ideas for you! Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! http://www.bombshellbling.com/32-fun-and-flirty-ways-spoil/

Interesting information on how a Supreme Court decision will affect all real estate contracts. I recommend this article! Thanks Christine Campbell Realtor & Home Stager for sharing!

Check out this great space shared by Carolan Sorbara- Guelph Realtor. It's not what it appears to be. Check it out!

A little Valentine's Day love from Carlo De Castris - Royal LePage Royal City Realty, Guelph, Ontario to share with you!

Are you a client or family of a client of Barry Cordingley from Choose A Cordingley? If so, you can join them for a free skate Family Day! Click the link below for more details. There are also some prizes to be won! So check it out!

Interesting flip on a home that Tobey Maguire did. Check out this article shared by Angela Crawford - Realtor to find out what he'll make on his flip. You won't believe how much he'll make in less than a year!

Why Rent When you Could Buy This Home This home, could be yours for the same dollars paid in weekly average rent for a house in Guelph. At this price range, with a 10% deposit, you could turn your dead rental payments into house repayments on your very own home. Call me, Don Johnstone, at 519.362.0353 to find out how you can get pre-approved for a mortgage to buy a home of your very own. Or simply click this link to ask me to contact you or send you further information.... Click Here: http://bit.ly/1yr8dyR

We can all use storage ideas for our home right? Here are 20 storage ideas you may not have through of yet! Check them out. What’s your favorite? http://www.decorhomeideasbest.com/20-storage-ideas-never-t/

Barry Cordingley from Choose A Cordingley shared this article that Toronto's housing market has gotten off to a good start! Check it out for the details!

Renos gone bad! These are great, you have to check them out! Thanks Angela Crawford - Realtor for the good laughs!

Are you a Jennifer Lopez fan? Want to see before and afters of her home? Check out this article shared by Guelph Realtor(R) Andra Arnold to see!

Want to see inside the Petrie Building? Check out this video tour shared by Carolan Sorbara- Guelph Realtor!