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Michael Shain's Property Blog
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If you have a property pain, contact Michael Shain!

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Get Your Home In Order Before Selling
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Get Your Home In Order Before Selling

ByMichael Shain January 16, 2023December 2, 2022

Outdated features and finishes could affect what buyers are willing to pay. It is advisable to upgrade outdated features, especially…

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Now’s a Great Time To Sell
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Now’s a Great Time To Sell

ByMichael Shain January 9, 2023December 2, 2022

If you have been thinking about selling then now’s a good time to do that. The property market has been…

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2022 In Review
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2022 In Review

ByMichael Shain December 19, 2022November 24, 2022

Now’s my favourite time of the year to relax and reflect on the past year’s property activities. It’s been an…

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Home prices are flatlining
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Home prices are flatlining

ByMichael Shain December 5, 2022November 24, 2022

There are some terms we use when talking about what’s happening with home prices. Some of these words sound a…

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Who Pays What Costs?
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Who Pays What Costs?

ByMichael Shain November 28, 2022November 27, 2022

Who pays what costs when buying/selling a property? It’s risky when you don’t know what you’re doing when buying or…

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Pitfalls – Check Your Zoning
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Pitfalls – Check Your Zoning

ByMichael Shain October 10, 2022November 18, 2022

When looking to buy or sell a property, it’s important to follow local municipality zoning laws. You must be cautious…

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What Needs To Be Done To My House Before Putting It On The Market?
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What Needs To Be Done To My House Before Putting It On The Market?

ByMichael Shain August 8, 2022November 18, 2022

Selling a home you’ve lived in and loved over the years isn’t a walk in the park. It’s hard. It…

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Your Rates Could Skyrocket For Unauthorised Land Use
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Your Rates Could Skyrocket For Unauthorised Land Use

ByMichael Shain July 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Municipalities all have the right to regulate land use in their areas. They can sanction property owners who use their…

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Good News For Sellers
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Good News For Sellers

ByMichael Shain June 20, 2022July 28, 2022

Buyers are realising that they should buy sooner rather than later. This is good news for homeowners who are thinking…

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Why Your Home Inspection Matters
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Why Your Home Inspection Matters

ByMichael Shain May 23, 2022May 27, 2022

Buying a home and wondering if a home inspection is necessary? Some buyers may decide to waive an inspection. This…

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The Seller’s Condition Declaration – Latent vs Patent Defects
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The Seller’s Condition Declaration – Latent vs Patent Defects

ByMichael Shain May 16, 2022May 20, 2022

Last week we discussed the Seller’s Condition Declaration. This is now required when a seller gives a mandate. Buyers should…

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The Sellers Condition Declaration
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The Sellers Condition Declaration

ByMichael Shain May 9, 2022May 20, 2022

The “new” Property Practitioners Bill 2018 states that agents must only accept mandates together with a signed Sellers Condition Declaration….

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5 Steps To Buying A Home
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5 Steps To Buying A Home

ByMichael Shain May 3, 2022May 20, 2022

Know what you want to spend – decide on the price range you are looking at. Discipline yourself to look…

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Does Your Agent Have What It Takes?
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Does Your Agent Have What It Takes?

ByMichael Shain February 21, 2022March 11, 2022

As the saying goes, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight…

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Entrepreneur vs Estate Agent
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Entrepreneur vs Estate Agent

ByMichael Shain February 14, 2022March 11, 2022

I enjoy being my own boss and running my own boutique estate agency. I can make my own decisions. I…

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