Expert Real Estate Advice - Kim Reid Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty Ltd.

Oct 8

2012

What is a colour consultation?

posted by Lisa Wallwin to Sue Kay :: Views (3955)

Good morning! Thank you for your inquiry. A paint colour consultation takes approximately one hour. During that time we review your likes and dislikes and how we can enhance the fixed elements of your home. I try to focus on delivering the style or personality you would like to portray in the... [ more ]

Oct 4

2012

Hello Sue, my name is Al Cinelli and I am the coop coordinator at Patrick Fogarty CSS in Orillia. I have a student with a request I haven't received in a long time. She wants some experience with Interior Design. So I started making some inquiries for her and I quickly found that most of these small businesses were one person operations working out of their homes, that couldn't give a student the full coop experience, on a daily basis. So, I have placed the student at Home Depot with the promise of exploring more options for her. This is where you come in. Is there any chance she could be given some opportunities to help stage houses or learn about interior design? Do you know anyone in the design business that could give this young lady some experiential learning opportunities in this field of work? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Al

posted by Al Cinelli to Sue Kay :: Views (4288)

Hello Al, We are strong believers in the co-op programs but have already filled our co-op positions for this semester. I will ask a few of my design folks and see if i have any luck thanks for the inquiry Sue K [ more ]

Apr 18

2012

How much does it cost for a consultation?

posted by Gwen Roberts to Sue Kay :: Views (5142)

The cost for a whole home consultation is just $150 and takes about an hour to an hour and a half. During this time we focus on making the space feel perfect for you! I believe strongly in redesign and work with many of your existing pieces while giving you an up to date look. For more... [ more ]

Apr 9

2012

That hits the target perfeclty. Thanks!

posted by Albert to Sue Kay :: Views (4723)

GREAT ! love to help ! [ more ]

Mar 24

2012

Hi Sue, We want to refinish our kitchen cabinets and staircase banister and spindles. We want a dark espresso for the kitchen and the white spindles with a cherry stain for the banister to match our Brazilian hardwood floors. Can you recommend a striping product and stain. Also, the steps to take to prepare and complete out 2 projects. Thank you

posted by Caroline to Sue Kay :: Views (4655)

Many thanks for your inquiry and my apologies for the late response...The substrate of the cabinet will really determine the type of application you can do . I would recommend bringing a drawer or door front into Allandale to have one of our designers take a peak . They are all well versed on the... [ more ]

Dec 13

2011

Hi Sue You helped us choose our colours when we purchased our new home. We are now in need of updating our kitchen and wonder if you could give us some advice on cabinet refacing as well as countertops, etc. and colour selection. Gwen Scorns

posted by Gwen Scorns to Sue Kay :: Views (10068)

Hi ! Great to hear from you again ! I definitely can help with that. I'm at Alllandale Decorating Centre every morning from 8am to about 10 at 705 739 7730 or you can try my personal... [ more ]

Dec 5

2011

I have an extreme allergy to latex. I have been told by my allergist to find a paint that does not contain latex in it. I need to paint my home before putting it up for sale. Could you please recommend something?

posted by Deb Macdonald to Sue Kay :: Views (8033)

Hi, There are a lot of products on the market now that claim to be '0' V.O.C. and environmentally friendly . Many of these products will not off gas until they are tinted. Benjamin Moore's products like Ecospec or Natura are completely free of Voc's and used in hospitals schools and long... [ more ]

Aug 23

2011

What is Land Transfer Tax and how much will it be?

posted by Nicholas Draper to Joanne McPhail :: Views (7194)

The land transfer tax you pay will depend upon the price of your home. Here is a great link to do the calculation. Just enter in the purchase price of your home and it will calculate your land transfer tax. www.landtransfertaxcalculator.ca [ more ]

May 20

2011

What is one of the best enhancements I can do when selling my home?

posted by Valerie Martel to Sue Kay :: Views (11009)

Hi, This is a great question. Many times it depends upon the house . Some houses can really benefit from curb appeal, that will spike the intrigue and get your potential buyer in the door. Getting advice from an independant ie; stager or designer that your agent might suggest, is a... [ more ]

May 5

2011

Hi Kevin, I am seeing the mortgage information for the property at 30 Greenfield stating that there is no money down required for an income of over $92k with a 30 yr term. How accurate is this? Thanks! Stephanie

posted by Stephanie to Kevin Harris :: Views (7581)

Hey Stephanie, This program is offered through several lenders and is available and can be used to purchase this property.The ratios needed to qualify work on the calculation of the carrying costs for this property based on the 92k/yr (income maybe combined) and is accurate to... [ more ]

Apr 27

2011

How much do you charge and what would the land transfer fees be on a $320,000 house. I have a client moving in July so I will refer but he wants to know the charge. Will be selling in Barrie and buying in Springwater. Thanks Judy

posted by Judy to Joanne McPhail :: Views (9373)

Hi Judy: Thanks for your questions and for thinking of me! Land transfer tax would be $3275.00. Our fee on a purchase with a mortgage is $900 plus HST and the usual disbursements. We usually tell clients to budget about $1600 plus the land transfer tax on a straight... [ more ]

Mar 23

2011

Hello Sue, I have a client who wants to repaint the exterior of their home. Its the big "rogers house" at 122 Sunnidale, you may know it? Anyway can you recommend someone for exterior painting that will be reasonable, qualified and do a great job? Stephen Stables Century 21

posted by to Sue Kay :: Views (10033)

Hello Stephen, I am familiar with that house and I have always admired it. Are they planning on changing the existing colour because that will influence the price. I have just the gentleman for you that will do a super job. His name is Reuben, and can be found at 705 795 4587. If Reuben is... [ more ]

Mar 18

2011

As a young professional I am looking to buy my first home. With a gross annual income of $69,000 and total monthly debt obligations of $1000, what size of a mortgage should I realistically be looking at? Thank you very much for your time.

posted by to Kevin Harris :: Views (7060)

Thank you for your question.... with the recent changes to the mortgage industry in relation to the limiting of the Amortization period to 30 years I ran my calculations based on that and at today's low rates. With an income of 69K and the 1000/mo obligation you are showing you should be... [ more ]

Feb 26

2011

How much does it cost for a consultation?

posted by to Sue Kay :: Views (9428)

Good morning! Thank you for your inquiry. A paint colour consultation takes approximately one hour. During that time we review your likes and dislikes and how we can enhance the fixed elements of your home. I try to focus on delivering the style or personality you would like to portray in the... [ more ]

Dec 10

2010

What is the cost of a colour consultation please and what does it include?

posted by to Sue Kay :: Views (9709)

Hi Thanks for inquiring. A consultation generally takes about an hour sometimes an hour and a half. The flat fee inside the Barrie area is $150.00. During the consultation we review short and long term goals and how to enhance your existing hard elements often avoiding costly changes . The... [ more ]

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