You'll know the home is yours when you first step into it. It will have that just-feels-right look and feel to it. You'll know the home is yours, the one you can call home, by that feeling deep inside that tells you everything is right.

You can read a lot about real estate and you should. There are some very important things that you need to watch for as a first time Brampton homebuyer. There are homes that are in a bad neighborhood, houses with underlying structural damage etc. You need to become aware of these factors, of course, but the one thing you can't read about is the feeling that comes over you when you have been desperately trying to find the right place and then suddenly find it. It is the feeling of finding home.

You may get discouraged as a first time Brampton homebuyer. It may take some time before you find the house you can call home and you may feel that it is all a wasted effort. A lot of clients hit the point of frustration right before they see the house they want. It's like magic. The desperation comes and then the home pops up.

In Brampton there are a lot of listings being added every day. Some of these homes have incredible designs that are simply inspiring. The thing is that you need to find the one that inspires you. Then you have made it.

You will know a home is right for you when you feel it. You can walk into this Brampton home and imagine your furniture in it. You can envision stepping out into the back yard on a sunny day with a cold drink in your hand. Everything fits together perfectly, and the small things that aren't perfect really don't matter.

A Brampton real estate agent will help you find this house. All the agent needs to know is what you are looking for. He'll need a feel of what you want and then show you what's available. A good agent will never give up until you are fully satisfied and happy with your final decision.

This is really all there is to it. You'll know when you know. There is no big secret that a first time Brampton homebuyer doesn't have access to. There is a perfect home out there just waiting for you - you just need to keep looking for it until you find it.

Weekly Sales Report - December 15, 2011

Region Area Sales Average Price

NOTE: Please note these are preliminary figures. Minor adjustments may be required at month's end.

treb mls sales sales monthly with three years Comparison

 

Sales Comparison for previous three years.

TREB MLS New listings Monthly with three Previous Years for Comparison.

Trem MLS Sales to new Listing ration Monthly with Three Previous Years Comparison

Mississauga Homes for Sale
Brampton Homes for Sale

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,092 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in November – up 11 per cent in comparison to November 2010. At the same time, the number of new listings was up by 14 per cent in comparison to last year.
“We have seen strong annual sales growth through the 2011 fall market. The increase in transactions has been broad-based, with strong growth across low-rise and high-rise home types throughout the Greater Toronto Area,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Richard Silver. “The market has also become better supplied, with annual new listings growth outstripping that of sales. As this trend continues into 2012, we will see more balanced market conditions.”
The average price for November transactions was $480,421, representing an increase of almost 10 per cent in comparison to $437,494 in November 2010.
"Despite strong price growth this year, the housing market remains affordable in the GTA," said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "The correct method of assessing affordability is to consider the share of the average household’s
income that is dedicated to mortgage principal and interest, property taxes and utilities. Currently, this share remains in line with generally accepted lending guidelines. Given this positive affordability picture, average price growth is forecast to continue in 2012, albeit at a more moderate pace."

• Have adult supervision. Go with your kids if you don’t think they’re old enough to trick- or-treat on their own. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group.

• Take the long way 'round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
• Try trick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.
• Stay outside. Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. They can get their candy from the porch.
• Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.
• Remember, shorter is safer. Goes without saying but just in case you forget, ensure your kids’ costumes aren’t so long that they can trip over them.
• Don't cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.
• Check their treats. Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.
• Say "no" to strangers. Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.
• Follow the Rules. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.
• Have a great time. Make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy.

Take the Stress Out Of Your Brampton Real Estate Purchase

Buying real estate can be a very stressful time in your life, but it really doesn't need to be that way. Buying a new home is an adventure and should really be a fun and exciting time for you. There are a few things you can do to keep the stress out of a Brampton real estate purchase so that you can relax and enjoy the process.

Be prepared

A lot of stress is caused by the unknown. If you have anything that is worrying you about a Brampton real estate purchase, let your agent know right away. There is usually something that is not completely understood that is causing the stress. The more you can find out about a home purchase the more prepared you will be. You'll find yourself less stressed when you arm yourself with the proper information you need.

Work with a great agent

A great Brampton real estate agent will keep the house hunting a positive experience while at the same time answering any questions you may have. Most agents absolutely love their job and have the ability to match homes with potential homeowners quite easily. Stay in communication with your agent and let him know if anything is troubling you so it can get handled quickly. This is a journey that you will experience with your agent together, so it is important to keep in close contact and talk about both the positive and negative aspects of it.

Stay positive

The more positive that you remain about the outlook, the more likely that you will be able to find the right house in the right area at the right price. Negativity will just add a strain to your Brampton house hunting that can adversely affect the outcome. While looking for a house is serious business, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the process. By keeping a positive attitude you'll be able to find a house easier and have fun looking.

Getting a new Brampton real estate property may be the biggest decision that you will ever make in your lifetime, but it will also end up being the best. Stay calm, cool and collected and have fun looking for your house by remaining informed and in good communication with your agent.

Whether you're decorating your house, hanging a painting or just doing some cleaning around the yard, here are a few basic ladder safety tips that will help you stay safe:

- Always use a sturdy ladder while climbing and make sure to wear slip-resistant shoes, like ones with rubber soles

- Face the ladder while climbing up and down, and make sure to keep your body centered on the ladder

- Stand below the "safe standing level" on a ladder, for aa stepladder this is the second step from the top

- Make sure all locks on the ladder are in place and keep the ladder on ground level

- NEVER climb a chair, it is far too dangerous so always use a ladder

Here is mid April 2011(Up to 16 of April) update of Brampton and Malton Ontario real estate activity.

(TREB area# W18)

There were 95 active properties for sale in the Malton W18 area and 25 are sold.

Average Price $290,323.00

Med Price $316,300 .00

(TREB area# W23)

There were 696 active properties for sale in the Brampton W23 area and 257 are sold.

Average Price $376,670.00

Med Price $355,000 .00

(TREB area# W24)

There were 607 active properties for sale in the Brampton W24 area and 159 are sold.

Average Price $412,079.00

Med Price 394,000 .00

First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement.

Earth Day 2011 is said to be the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. More than 1 billion people in over 170 countries will join Canada and spend a day dedicated to address local environmental issues.

This year Earth day will be cebrated on April 22. Earth day provides an oppurtunity for positive actions and results.

In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. They range from large public events, such as Victoria's Earth Walk (5,000 participants), Edmonton's Earth Day Festival at Hawrelak Park (30,000 participants), and Oakville, Ontario's Waterways Clean-up (2,000 participants) to the thousands of small, private events staged by schools, employee groups and community groups

 For more information check here.