Experts Questions and Answers

May 27
2011

I was wondering if you could answer me the following question. We are looking at a $435,000 property. The mortgage info. with the listing states that with 25% down($108,750) at a 5 year, 2.3% variable rate amortized over 25 years, the payments would be $1441 per month. Could you tell me what the payments would be with 50% down? I would appreciate your reply asap. Thanks.

posted by rick croft to Karen Fritz, AMP  :  Views (486)
Hi Rick, I only just received the automatic email with your question - but I am noticing the date as being sent May 27th... so I apologize for the delay in getting back to you and hope that this isn't finding you too late! In order for you to put 50% down (5 year, 2.3% variable rate, 25 year... [ more ]
Dec 2
2010
The units at 13 275 First ST. at $10.00 per square that is advertised on your web page ; how large are the units ? I'm looking for a small office unit 600 to 1000 sq ft. What is the TMI costs?
posted by Irene to Karen Fritz, AMP  :  Views (828)
Hi Irene, The unit is 2330 sq.ft. and the MIT is $8.00.  It may be possible to divide the space.  You can email Alex Hunter at ahunter@ontheharbour.com for more info. Thanks for your question! [ more ]
Nov 20
2010
Does home staging really work?
posted by Katie McDonald to Leslie Jane Coutts  :  Views (775)
Hi there Katie, Absolutely home staging works. A recent study showed that buyers are willing to pay more to buy a house that doesn't need any work. Busy buyers want move-in ready homes and more than half of them will tend to pass by your house if it looks like it needs work and go on to look at... [ more ]