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Changes to Ontario’s Land Transfer Tax...

Nov 16, 2016
Provincial Land Transfer Tax Rate Changes Take Effect January As if Ontario hasn’t seen enough changes to its ...
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Calculators

Oct 10, 2014
Mortgage Affordability Calculator Ontario Land Transfer Tax Calculator Ontario CMHC insurance calculator Ontario Mortgage payment calculator Jethro Seymour, one of the Top Toronto Real Estate Brokers at Royal LePage RES Ltd., Johnston & Daniel Division . Jethro Seymour is a midtown ...
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City of Toronto Front Pad Parking By-Laws

Oct 10, 2014
Front Yard Parking does not automatically transfer with the purchase or sale of a home. If the property has been previously licensed for Front Yard parking and the property is sold, the new owner can apply for a License to ...
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Buy a Home or Rent?

Oct 10, 2014
It’s a decision many people face, and the decision to Buy a home or rent may not be simple. As a homeowner, you can reasonably expect the equity in your home to increase over time as your mortgage is paid ...
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Mortgage Terms

Oct 10, 2014
Understanding Mortgage Terminology Amortization Period The time over which all regular payments would pay off the mortgage. This is usually 25 years for a new mortgage, however can be greater, up to a maximum of 40 years. Appraisal The process ...
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Condo Fees

Oct 10, 2014
How Condominium Maintenance Fees Are Calculated Maintenance fees are a fact of condo life, and understanding how they are calculated is a vital part of your due diligence when evaluating various ownership opportunities. The default method used to calculate condo ...
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Title Insurance

Oct 10, 2014
Title insurance is growing in popularity in Canada. But what is it exactly? Should you get it? Do you need it? Whether title insurance is right for you is something you should discuss with your lawyer, as it depends on ...
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Home Closing Costs

Oct 10, 2014
Closing costs are a list of charges your lawyer presents to you on the closing date of your home.  Many people are surprised at the additional costs over and above the price of the home.  According to the CMHC and ...
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Toronto and Ontario Land Transfer Tax

Oct 10, 2014
Land Transfer Tax is a significant closing cost you will have to take into consideration when buying a new home. Unless you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or rural Nova Scotia, land transfer taxes (or property purchase tax) are a basic ...
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Benefits of a Large Down Payment

Oct 10, 2014
Benefits of a Large Down Payment The size of a down payment can vary. Depending on the type of mortgage, down payments generally range from 5% to 20% of the purchase To obtain a conventional mortgage, home buyers are required ...
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Making an Offer

Oct 10, 2014
Making an Offer Writing Offers and Negotiating Acceptance How you write a winning offer depends on your marketplace and whether it is a seller’s or buyer’s market. Call me to find out what needs to be listed in your offer ...
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Offers

Oct 10, 2014
Offers The Elements of an Offer Explained There are six key components to the elements of an offer. They are: Price Depending on the local market conditions and information provided by me, your Real Estate Professional, the price you offer ...
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  • Testimonials

    Midtown Toronto Condo Sold by Top Broker Jethro Seymour
    Midtown Toronto Condo Sold by Top Broker Jethro Seymour
    Polite, helpful, knowledgeable and good humoured!

    "We first encountered Jethro at an open house when we were looking for a home appropriate for our daughter.

    He was polite, helpful, knowledgeable and good humoured.

    To sell our investment property, we interviewed and chose to hire him to sell our tenanted Yonge & Eglinton condo. He is easy going yet efficient and clearly on top of the entire sales, listing and negotiation process.

    He ensured that all our interests were protected and negotiated diligently on our behalf. We felt very..."

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