Land Exchange Ltd. Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
196 High St.
Southampton ON N0H 2L0
Office: 855 797-1755
Fax: 519 797-1775
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Trying to decide what type of flooring to put in your home and no idea where to start? Selecting flooring for your home can be a tricky task with so many options available.Here's a look at ...
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read complete articleRE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly thanks you for honoring RE/MAX with a pair of J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Awards. RE/MAX was ranked highest in 2011 by J.D. Power and Associates Study ...
read complete articleThe Canadian Government is offering home buyers' tax credits and incentives to make home ownership a little bit more afforadable.First-time Home ...
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read complete articleThis weeks video tip of the week is one of the common mistakes sellers can make when trying to sell their home. In this video, Stephanie Gillespie & Krista Gill, Sales Representatives, focus ...
read complete articleMany people wonder what happens if the sale of a home fails to close. What do the buyer & seller have to do? Who gets the depost back?If a house fails to close, the deposit is ...
read complete articleThis weeks Saugeen Team Business Profile is on Downs Pro Hardware in Southampton, Ontario. Downs Pro Hardware carries many different products, ...
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read complete articleThis weeks Saugeen Team Business Profile is on the Phoenix Lounge in Southampton, Ontario. The Phoenix Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere with great food. They try as much as ...
read complete articleRE/MAX Campaign, For All the Things That Move YouDENVER, Jan.24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, global real estate franchisor, RE/MAX rolls out an entirely ...
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read complete articleThis weeks Saugeen Team Business Profile is on Neighbourhood Dominion Lending Centres with Brian Mill
read complete articleWe have been asked a number of times if it's a good idea to wait until spring before listing your home. Below are a few reasons why winter it a good time of year to sell your ...
read complete articleIn this weeks Real Estate Video Tip of the Week, Krista Gill and Stephanie Gillespie from the Saugeen Team discuss one of the common mistakes sellers make when trying to sell their ...
read complete articleScott Saunders, Krista Gill, and Stephanie Gillespie are please to welcome Don Barfoot to the Saugeen Team. Don joined the Saugeen Team as a Sales Representative in January 2012. Don has been a ...
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read complete articleOTTAWA - January 16, 2012 - According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity posted an increase from ...
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read complete articleThe Southampton Market offers over 2 acres of indoor shopping in the lovely town of Southampton, Ontario. Many say that the merchandise is such as you would ...
read complete articleThis week's Saugeen Team Local Business is Sisters on Huron in Southampton, Ontario. Sisters on Huron is a contemporary women's wear store located in Southampton. Sisters on Huron ...
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read complete articleExperience the unforgettable at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, located in historic Southampton, Ontario. Built in 1878, the former brick school ...
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read complete articleThis week's Saugeen Team Local Business is Na'Hoola Spa in Southampton, Ontario. Na'Hoola Spa offers a variety of services including nails, waxing, massage & ...
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read complete articleThis week's Saugeen Team Local Business is Bayberry's of High Street in Southampton. Bayberry's is a full service flower shop. Bayberry's also offers a wide assortment of gifts, ...
read complete articleThe Saugeen Team invites you to..."MEET US AT THE PARADE"You will find us passing out home baked chocolate chip cookies along the parade route in Southampton. Just look for the Cookie ...
read complete articleThe Annual Southampton Sparkles night returns! Come out and shop until you drop after the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Southampton on Thursday, November 24th. The ...
read complete articleThe annual Port Elgin Shopper's Night & Tree Lighting Ceremony is almost here! This event will be held on Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 pm at the Coulter Parkette in ...
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read complete articleSerious inventory shortage characterizes the marketMississauga, ON (September 12, 2011) -Rising agricultural commodity values and tight inventory levels ...
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read complete articleIn today's market, many homeowners have considered "going it alone" and selling their homes without the help of a REALTOR® to "save the commission." However, once they realize how complex and ...
read complete articleWhat is a Home Inspection?A home inspection is an objective visual examination of a home's structure and systems.Why get a home ...
read complete articleNot far from Port Elgin along the shore of Lake Huron one can explore the Bruce in beautiful MacGregor Point ParkMacGregor Point ...
read complete articleREMINDER TO BUYERS Regarding Scheduled Showing AppointmentsJust a friendly reminder to those who set appointments to view property. The homeowners usually take great pains to ensure that ...
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read complete articleAs the winter season approaches it's time to start thinking about preparing the inside of your house for the season. Beyond the usual preparations for the change in temperature and worrying about ...
read complete articleMortgages are broken down into two types based on the amount of the down payment, and the amount of risk the lender is taking by providing you the loan.Fixed Rate ...
read complete articlePride of Home OwnershipPride of home ownership is the top reason why people desire to own their own home. There is no landlord looking over your shoulder. You are able to ...
read complete articleQuick Tips to Help You Show Your HomeOpen Houses will draw potential buyers, neighbours, REALTORS® and others who are just there to "browse" your property. A successful Open House ...
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read complete articleAccording to the REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound residential sales activity came in above year-ago levels in August 2011. This was the first year-over-year gain since June 2010 ...
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read complete articlePumpkinfest is an annual event that is held on the first weekend in October in Port Elgin. Pumpkinfest was created when an extensive town ...
read complete articleThe first time home buyer land transfer tax (LTT) rebate is out of date. Due to increasing home prices, the rebate no longer covers the average LTT bill for first ...
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read complete articleIt simply makes sense to clean up both the interior and exterior of your Saugeen Shores, Tara & Surrounding Areahome before listing it for sale. But that ...
read complete articleCan't stand that scary, cobwebby basement one more minute? Is it time to replace the pink and aqua tiles and porcelain in the master bath? Maybe you're sick of the curling, chipped vinyl floor, ...
read complete articleReal Estate GlossaryTechnical jargon in any profession can create confusion and misunderstanding for those not up on the lingo. The real estate industry is no exception. The following ...
read complete articleBuyers in most areas will have to add Land Transfer Taxes to their closing costs.Land transfer taxes are a part of the process unless you live in Alberta, ...
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read complete articleBuying a vacation home can be very rewarding, both personally and financially, but it's certainly a big decision! Before making any sudden moves, take the time to engage in some thorough research, ...
read complete articleChoosing a mortgage is an incredibly arduous process. Fixed rates, variable rates, deposit percentages and repayment plan options can make your ...
read complete articleIs this the right time to buy or sell a home?In today's market, many Canadians are wondering whether it is still a good time to buy or sell a home. The truth of the matter is there is no ...
read complete articleBUILDING EQUITY IN YOUR HOME - How to Pay off Your Mortgage1. Make Use of Double-Up Privileges Wherever PossibleEach payment that you make to your mortgage makes a difference. If have ...
read complete articlePort Elgin is a community in the municipality of Saugeen Shores, along the shores of Lake Huron with a population of over 7,000.The town was named after James Bruce, Eighth Earl of Elgin ...
read complete articleFrederick Wellington "Cyclone" Taylor, OBE, (June 23, 1884 - June 9, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and civil servant ...
read complete articleTara Homecoming a "BLAST" July 3, 2006Happy Canada Day everyone!We sure hope that everyone had a great Canada Day weekend...because we sure did! This year we were ...
read complete articleTara is an unincorporated community in southwestern Ontario, Canada. At the 2006 census, it had 989 residents and 435 dwellings. Within the municipality of ...
read complete articleIn Grey Bruce during the winter, there's nothing as idyllic as sitting by a gently crackling fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa, feeling the warmth from your toes to your ...
read complete articleYou only have one chance to make a great first impression and make your Port Elgin home for sale emotionally engaging to buyers in your market. That's where home staging comes in ...
read complete articleYou only have one chance to make a great first impression and make your Southampton home for sale emotionally engaging to buyers in your market. That's where home staging comes ...
read complete articleYou only have one chance to make a great first impression and make your Tara home for sale emotionally engaging to buyers in your market. That's where home staging comes in. If ...
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