Sean Mayers Real Estate

How To Calculate the Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax

The Ontario Government Land Transfer Tax applies to all residential real estate property in Ontario.  In the case of new homes purchased from the builder, the tax is payable on the amount before GST.  The tax is payable upon closing and is calculated as follows: 0.5% on the first $55,000 of the purchase price, plus; 1.0% on the amount exceeding $55,000 up to and including $250,000, plus; 1.5% on... [Read more...]

Get To Know Toronto – Let’s Go To The Ex!

The CNE officially opens Friday, August 20th and runs until Monday, September 6th.  Located in the heart of downtown Toronto it’s billed as one of North America’s most popular annual exhibitions, this year’s Ex-perience promises to deliver fun for everyone. Concerts will include performers like Kim Mitchell, Classified, Bedouin Soundclash, Down with Webster and a special tribute to Mchael Jackson. ... [Read more...]

Century21 Award Winner: Individual Sales Performance

  Century21 just honoured me with an “Outstanding Achievement Award of Excellence for Individual Sales Performance.”  Thank you to all of my clients for making it happen.  I look forward to working with you again and appreciate all of your business and continued client referrals. Join me on twitter, facebook or linked in for updated real estate news and information. Sign up on my website... [Read more...]

Top 5 Rookie Design Mistakes

• Hanging art work too high is a common mistake for many homeowners. You shouldn’t have to look up to see the “focal point” of your art piece, which is where the artist intended to draw the eye. In most paintings, the focal point is the centre of the painting. In order to determine your focal point, simply measure the piece and divide its height in half. Then take that measurement to determine... [Read more...]