Latest House for sale Podcast Episodes
31 - An open conversation about real estate - as realtors -thoughts and experiences.
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - December 13, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutesMy guest today is Tracy Kambietz. Tracy has been a licensed Realtor in 3 provinces over the span of her 20 year career in Real Estate. She specialized in relocations in Calgary’s ever changing market and during the period when everyone was relocating to the city for work. Tracy also worked in th...
30-Delayed Occupancy Compensation
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - December 11, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutesDelayed occupancy compensation up to a maximum of $7,500 is payable: If occupancy occurs on a date after the Firm Occupancy Date; or If you exercised your right to terminate the purchase agreement due to delay as permitted by the Addendum
29 - Exclusive Listing versus Non-Exclusive Listing
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - July 03, 2023 21:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode Ema explains why Exclusive Listings Agreements do not favour the seller, and why. To put it simply, an exclusive listing agreement the seller is limiting him or herself to working with one agent and his or her buyers. In a non-exclusive listing, your chosen real estate agent is...
28 - How a Tiny Home Can Be Your Best Next Investment
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - February 17, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesThe demand for affordable housing along with government guidance is allowing for considerable opportunity for extended living spaces and income generating opportunities for the savvy investor. Today I have Shannon Hammer, the President of Bark & Co giving us an overview of what are tiny homes...
27 -Bill 23 in Ontario: the More Homes Built Faster Act - what is it?
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 minuteEma talks breifly of what this Act means, which includes: "This legislation ‘cuts the red tape’ associated with additional residential units within new and existing houses, as well as accessory buildings. Now up to three residential units per lot will be permitted “as of right.” "
25 - Mortgage Interest Rates - Some Facts
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - August 16, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutesEma talks about facts of the current interest rates and the real estate market generally.
24 - Vacation Properties - What To Consider
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - July 21, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutesWhen thinking about a vacation property, it is important to be armed with the right information. Ema gives you some examples to think about.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - February 09, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutesWhen you purchase a home, it’s often recommended that you have a home inspection done. In fact, a typical Agreement to Purchase Form will include a standard preprinted clause with respect to home inspections. This is one of the most common conditions in an offer to purchase a property. Some age...
23 - THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - February 09, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutesWhen you purchase a home, it’s often recommended that you have a home inspection done. In fact, a typical Agreement to Purchase Form will include a standard preprinted clause with respect to home inspections. This is one of the most common conditions in an offer to purchase a property. Some age...
22 - Assignments an Overview. Advantages and Risks for Both Buyers and Sellers
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - February 02, 2021 01:00 - 8 minutesEma is an expert on assignment deals. In this podcast she shares the basics on assignments. With an assignment, the Seller is actually selling their interest in a property (or shall we say, contract with the builder). They aren’t selling the actual condo (as they don’t own it yet); they are sel...
22- Tittle Fraud and Identity Theft
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 21, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutesSomeone can steal your home. That is right. It's called Tittle Fraud and happens in connection with identity theft. In this episode Ema talks about it happens and gives advise on ways to prevent identity theft.
21- A Look at an Alternative Way to Save, Invest, Finance Your Home Even - Bank On Yourself Organization
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - November 17, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesIn today's episode Ema talks to her guest Saddy Ibrahim, a financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. Saddy helps real estate investors, business owners, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealth regardless of market conditions. Imagine a savings account...
20 - Covid19 - How it could affect your credit
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - November 04, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutesDuring these crazy times, your credit can be affected. Ema talks about how Covid-19 can affect your credit, what you can do to protect yourself, and where to go for more information.
19 - 10 Things That do Not Affect Your Credit Scores
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - October 21, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutesCredit Scores are important, especially when we are looking for a mortgage. Today Ema talks about 10 things that don't affect our credit scores, things that can, but how to avoid them.
18 - Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - October 01, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutesToday Ema talks about the Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit. The Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit is a permanent personal income tax refund for seniors and the family members who live with them. Those who qualify can claim up to $10,000 worth of home modifications on their tax retu...
17 - CHMC - Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - September 03, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutesThe quick facts about what it is, what it does, and how much it costs. Ema gives her opinion on how you can save money by not paying CHMC insurance.
16 - Assignment Sales - Pros and Cons - and how do they work exactly
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - August 16, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutesWith assignment sales are not your regular cup of tea. There are essentially 2 closings: the closing between the Assignor and the Assignee, and the closing between the Assignee and the Builder. With the first closing (the assignment closing) the original purchaser receives their deposit + any pr...
15 -Tittle Insurance - What Is It and Why You Need It
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - July 30, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutesEma explains what is Tittle Insurance is. Why it's needed and how it works. Tittle Insurance is also part of your closing costs when you are purchasing a home. When you are buying a new home there are many details to consider. Tittle Insurance is something that usually no one things about.
14- Land Transfer Tax - Budget for them on closing
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - July 23, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutesLand Transfer Taxes are part of the costs when one purchases a home in almost every province in Canada. And in Ontario, the City of Toronto has their own land transfer tax.
13 - Multiple Representation in a Real Estate deal
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - July 02, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutesDouble representation or multiple representation in a real estate transaction in layman’s terms means representing but the buyer and seller at the same time, by the same real-estate agent. Most consumers are unaware that all Listing and Buyer Representation Agreements are with the Brokerage, no...
12 - Tarion Warranty - 101
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - May 18, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutesAll new home buyers should familiarize themselves with the Tarion warranty. Tarion formerly known as the Ontario New Home Warranty Program, was created by the Government of Ontario in 1976 to administer the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. Its primary purpose is to protect consumers of ne...
11 - Virtual Tours and Showings - a brief overview
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - April 24, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutesWhy is this important. Covid-19 pandemic has made this essential. But aside from the pandemic and moving forward, it is both a great way for sellers to limit all those showings to potential buyers that house shop for long periods of time, its a great open to have open houses without all those o...
10 - Agents - get a signed agreement of representation with buyers
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 28, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutesReal estate is your business and your profession. An email with the agreement of representation should be signed before you start putting all the hard work into looking for a home for a new client buyer – and this should be done as soon as you gather all the <wants and needs> the client is look...
10 - Agents - don't get taken advantage by client buyers!
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 28, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutesReal estate is your business and your profession. An email with the agreement of representation should be signed before you start putting all the hard work into looking for a home for a new client buyer – and this should be done as soon as you gather all the <wants and needs> the client is look...
09 - 3 Ways to Save Money for a Home
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - January 13, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutesSaving money for a home is not easy. Ema talks about 3 ways to consider to save money for a home. --- Buffy The most comfortable comforter on earth. Buffy offers a range of bedding products including the world's softest and coolest comforters, duvet covers, and sheets. They ship for free, do...
08 - The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) Program
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - December 05, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutesThe program was designed and aimed in making it easier for first-time home buyers to buy their first home by lowering monthly mortgage payments. But in reality it is not realistic to those looking to buy a home in Vancouver, GTA, or even the Peel Region and Halton Hills. Also the fact is that...
8 - The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) Program
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - December 05, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutesThe program was designed and aimed in making it easier for first-time home buyers to buy their first home by lowering monthly mortgage payments. But in reality it is not realistic to those looking to buy a home in Vancouver, GTA, or even the Peel Region and Halton Hills. Also the fact is that...
7 - What should you be looking for in a Real Estate Agent when looking to purchase?
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - November 06, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutesEma in her Homes and Spaces series is gives her views on what you should be looking for in Real Estate agent when looking to work with one, when purchasing a home. You want your agent to be your assistant in this process.
07 - What should you be looking for in a Real Estate Agent when looking to purchase?
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - November 06, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutesEma in her Homes and Spaces series is gives her views on what you should be looking for in Real Estate agent when looking to work with one, when purchasing a home. You want your agent to be your assistant in this process.
06 - Using your RSP when buying your first home
Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas - October 01, 2019 02:00 - 4 minutesThe RRSP Homebuyers Plan (HBP) which allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP, tax free can be a great way to safe for your downpayment and reap the tax benefits at the same time. --- Buffy The most comfortable comforter on earth. Buffy offers a range of bedding...
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