Our homes are we live, dream, love and plan our lives.The process of buying or selling a home is personal and unique to every person.Whether you are looking to purchase a home or sell your current home or are interested in other types of real estate, Tracey understands this momentous decision.Your goal becomes hers.
Selling your home should be a pleasant and rewarding experience after all, your goal is simple get the highest price with the least stress in the shortest amount of time. Consistently, Tracey accomplishes this for her client’s day in and day out every year.
Tracey has been a Top Producing full time award winning Real Estate Sales Representative with Royal Lepage Innovators Realty and specializes in selling Rural and Residential Real Estate with over 16 years experience helping Buyers and Sellers find the “house of their dreams” in the Greater Toronto Area.
Tracey is also proud to announce that she is a Certified Accredited GreenagentTM with the National Association of Green Realtors and Brokers (NAGAB).As an Accredited GreenagentTM, Tracey has specialized in Home Energy Efficiency, Home Hydro Usage and Green Heating and Cooling Systems.“Buyers and Sellers are becoming more conscious and aware of the need to conserve energy and electricity for a prosperous future”.
Tracey has always been very cognizant of our energy concerns and believes in educating herself and her clients so they will reap the true benefits.An energy efficient home can save both Buyers and Sellers thousands of dollars over the life expectancy of a home.Being able to identify the benefits for Green Real Estate not only makes financial sense, it helps our environment all at the same time.
Other Realtors offer you one person who tries to do everything.With my team, you get my real estate team that does everything well. We provide a full time staff, we provide professional real estate service, confidentiality and security in all phases of the purchase and sale of your home. By having a diverse staff of professionals who are singularly focused on their area of expertise, the ability to connect personally with each client and the determination to deliver only the highest standards of service.With over 16 years of experience, Tracey is the driving force behind our teams success.
Tracey’s experience attracts both new and returning clients who trust her to get the job done and she continually exceeds their expectations.Commitment, honesty and enthusiasm demonstrated in her personal life are transferred equally to her professional life.She is dedicated to building long term relationships and, continous self-improvement, and providing a friendly professional atmosphere.
Tracey would be pleased to supply references for you at your request. After all, the greatest compliment a client can give Tracey is a recommendation or a referral. Tracey and her team are dedicated to making your home buying or selling experience a memorable one.
Celebrating Summer
When the weather gets really hot, some of us get going, to the cottate, the beach or go camping. No matter what you prefer to do during the summer, make the most of the season while you can. It's big plans and little moments that make the summer special. May you enjoy it to the fullest and be safe!
Balanced August Market Lead To Opportunity
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in July – a 34per cent dip from the record 9,967sales reported in July 2009. New listings, at 10,825, dropped to the lowest level for the month of July since 2002.
“The level of July sales remained below the expected long-term trend. The market has become more balanced following record monthly sales through most of the winter and early spring,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Bill Johnston.
Total sales through the first seven months of 2010 were up 12 per cent compared to the same period in 2009. Notwithstanding the fact that price trends vary at the neighbourhood level in the GTA, the average price for July transactions was $420,482, representing a six per cent increase over July 2009. Over the first seven months of 2010, the average selling price was up 12 per cent annually to $432,253.
“Market conditions promoting growth in the average selling price have remained in place. While July sales were down compared to last year, the number of new listings in the marketplace also fell. This means there was enough competition between buyers to exert upward pressure on price,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Analysis.
(Source: Toronto Real Estate Board)
July's Housing Market Update!
Number Of SalesAverage Sales Price
Brampton 590 $356.286
Caledon 66 $570,709
Halton Hills 80 $424,114
Mississsauga 863 $409,680
Milton 101 $410,837
Oakville 129 $547,376
Orangeville 51 $306.967
Top "Green" Summer Tips
Steppin’ light Find local activities with low environmental impacts like a trip to the local park, woods, zoo, ballgame, or beach with friends to relax. Time spent with friends and family can be a great way to catch up and have fun. Picking up that new book you’ve been meaning to read while lounging on the deck is another great way to pass the time and leave a smaller footprint behind.
Cool and Easy Air conditioning can offer much-needed respite from the heat and can make sweaty nights bearable, but be sensitive to overuse. Turning up the thermostat a few degrees on your AC is a great way to save tons of cash while making the planet a cooler place at the same time.
Up in your grill Love to BBQ? Propane burns much cleaner than either wood or charcoal briquettes. If you can’t resist charcoal, try a natural product like those produced by Cowboy Characoal—much cleaner than your traditional briquettes. Of course, when you’re done grilling, use natural cleaning products such as Soy Clean organic grill cleaner to keep your summer as chemical-free as possible. Tests show it’s just as tough on grime as traditional cleaners, but won’t leave that chemical residue behind to leach into your next burger or grilled tomato. How to Green your Meals has some tasty advise, as well.
The local roundup Buy food locally. Farmers markets are great places to shop, and ensure that the veggies you’re eating hot off the grill or mixed in a salad haven’t traveled thousands of miles just to reach your plate. That cuts down on the use of fossil fuels, which leads to significantly reduced levels of pollution and resource depletion over your typical tomato bought at the local supermarket.
The green plate special Use reusable dishes rather than plastics or Styrofoam. If you absolutely must use disposables, make sure to pick up compostable varieties beforehand to put in the compost bin when you’re through.
Charge! Pick up a solar backpack or device like the Freeloader or the Solio to take with you on day trips. That way, whether you’re at the beach or on the go you’ll be able to run and recharge a wide range of portable devices on solar energy. Save a buck by cutting out the electric company and giving your rechargeables the solar power they deserve.
Wet and wise Water usage levels are a big deal throughout much of the U.S. and the summer drought season can really make things tough. Be certain to watch what you use, water plants only when necessary, and take a few minutes to install a low-flow showerhead. They’re simple steps that can make a big difference.
The greener road Have to travel long distances to arrive at your dream destination this summer? Consider making it by road or rail rather than by plane, but be sure to offset your carbon emissions no matter what mode of transportation you choose.
9. Toxic Free tips to protect you from Mosquitoes
Everything about summer is perfect, except for the mosquitoes. As much as I'd
like to get rid of all the mosquitoes, I know they are of great value to our eco-
system. Our bats, birds, dragonflies and other animals and insects feed off them,
so we need to keep them around. We like to keep mosquitoes away because
they're annoying, they bite us and they carry disease, but it's important to think
about the ways in which we try keep mosquitoes at bay. Most brand name bug
repellents contain DEET, which is toxic and harmful to the environment. Whenever
you wash your hands or take a shower, DEET that is sitting on your skin finds its
way into our waterways. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, DEET is one
of the top 5 contaminants found in U.S. streams.
* Wear loose-fitting and light-coloured long pants and shirts and the cottage, camping or on a hike.
* You might like to smell pretty, but mosquitoes love it too. Shampoos, soaps, perfumes, deodorants and creams contain scents that mosquitoes go crazy for. Leave the beauty products at home when you go camping.
* When camping, keep your tent zipped up all the time.
* Always keep the cottage doors closed. Be on door partrol at all times. Also, if you keep your bedroom door closed, you should have a mosquito-free sleep.
* If the mosquitoes are crazy where you are, invest in a mosquito or bug net. You can find one at most stores that sell camping or outdoor gear.
* Bring some citronella candels up to the cottage or if you are staying at a campground. Mosquitoes get turned off by the smell.
And most importantly have a safe and enjoyable summer before it is over!
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