HST is coming....

I was driving to work listening to the CBC the other day, and the announcer was talking with someone about the HST. Whether we like it or not, it is coming to everyone in Ontario in about 1 week. Now for resale real estate, the only people that it will REALLY effect is Sellers, as they will have to pay HST = 13% on REALTOR'S® commission. (For new home sales, there are rebates for homes under $400,000) Please remind yourselves, that this added 13% does NOT go to the REALTOR®, but to the government of Ontario. Other places you will find added tax during the process, is on the Home Inspection and Lawyer's fees.

I've come to realize that most things will indeed be taxed through HST. To read information directly from the Government of Ontario, click here. Here is very clear chart about what we all will be experiencing.

Until next time,
Jamie

Our NEW Team!

As many of you know, I've been working hard to build a Team within Century 21, B.J. Roth Realty Ltd., Brokerage, for quite some time now. After much learning and taking my time to find the "right" people to work with, I'm happy to say that I've begun what I set out to do... The value of a Team for our clients is QUALITY and SEAMLESS service to all. So, without further ado...

I'd like to Introduce The Jamie Dann Team! (I'd love to have their pictures, but can't figure out how to add them to this blog - soon my new website will be up and running so you can check us all out there)

Rick Power, Sales Representative: has been licenced for over 13 yrs,
working in Toronto, Midland and happily in the Barrie area. He is
looking forward to continuing to provide knowledgeable and patient
service to his clients, in a Team environment.

Matt Borland, Sales Representative: has a great working knowledge
of the Barrie area with over 5 years of sales experience. He is excited
and motivated to bring our clients the best possible service, from
Barrie’s newest Real Estate Team.

Terri Tracey, Client Care Manager: has been an office administrator
for the past 16 yrs and has enjoyed providing exceptional customer
service to all of her clients. She looks forward to giving Clients and
REALTORS® stress-free assistance from the Jamie Dann Team.

Until next time,
Jamie

New listing!

Here is a GORGEOUS home that I just listed. Located on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, on Lake Simcoe. 60' frontage of shoreline ownership, almost 1/2 acre in town. Over 5000 sq ft of finished living space 4.1 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Check out the virtual tour here!

On top of this listing, life has continued to be happily busy... An offer on one of my listings, another one firmed up - congrats to D and N! Also, offers written for C and R, and soon to write one up for C and J. Lots of Real Estate action going on!

Will keep you posted on other happenings in the days to come!

Until next time!
Jamie