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6 'Dream Home' Hopes That Are Completely Delusional Many home buyers start out starry-eyed when they first embark on shopping for a house, with visions of a big backyard, a home office, a cute coffee shop down the block-and much, much more. The problem? If budgets are tight (as they usually are), then all too soon, those dreams collide hard with reality.

BUYING A HOUSE ON A BUSY STREET Jumping into the real estate market, the first thing you will learn about the house hunting process is that there are trade offs.  There is no way to buy a home without compromising about something. It does not matter what your budget is, what location you are looking for, there will always be a trade off.  Most people do not like to live on busy streets. In fact, there is more than a 50% chance that if a house is located on a busy street, you won’t want to see it. This is especially true if you have young children and/or pets.  But is living on a busy street such a bad thing?  Right Where The Action Is   If you love the hustle and bustle of life and want to be close to the action, living on a busy street is exactly where you want to live. You won’t have to walk far to get to the night life or whatever amenities you are hoping to have in your neighbourhood. And by amenities we’re talking more businesses to work for, ...

SHAWN VENASSE Sales Representative The Elli Davis Team Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd, Brokerage Selling houses & condos throughout Toronto for over twenty-five years has taught Shawn a great deal about being an extraordinary listener, advocate, and consummate professional. He puts the needs of his clients before his own. Both a skilled negotiator & savvy marketer, Shawn has sold every kind & price-point of residential real estate possible as well as working with buyers & sellers from all walks of life.  From Rosedale to Riverdale, Forest Hill to Summerhill, Lawrence Park to High Park and beyond; SHAWN VENASSE knows Toronto like the back of his hand. WHAT SHAWN'S CLIENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT WORKING WITH HIM : "Detail-driven real estate agent who cares about your needs! Shawn is a fantastic real estate agent! He worked tirelessly to provide me with options in my desired area that fit my budget. Shawn ensured all of my questions ...

SEVEN REASONS TO BUY A HOME Some people don't need a reason to buy a home, they just want it.  That can be enough justification by itself.  Other people need some solid logic before they're ready to make the commitment.  The following reasons might help you to make a decision. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ...among the most popular reasons given by homebuyers is that they want a place they can call their own and decorate and improve it the way they want.  It is a place to feel safe and secure and a place for their family.  They can share it with their friends and enjoy living in it. ( https://snip.ly/5ie06d ) GOOD INVESTMENT ...Homeowners have a 80 times greater net worth than renters.  By investing in a home that appreciates over time, it contributes to an increasing equity.  The high loan to value mortgages that are available combined with the low mortgage rates also contribute to the investment through leverage which has been described as "using other...