A. Q.  Mufti

A. Q. Mufti

Sales Representative

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage*

Mobile:
416-908-5600
Office:
905-270-2000
Email Me
A. Q.  Mufti

A. Q. Mufti

Sales Representative

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage*

Mobile:
416-908-5600
Office:
905-270-2000
Email Me

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How would like to own a 2-year new bungalow for a price less than a condo in Toronto?

November 3, 2022

Yes, you can for just shy of $650K. The motivated seller has reduced the price to sell. Comparable properties in the neighbourhood are/have selling/sold in the range of $700K to $800K.

The Canadian Federal government is offering up to $40K in interest-free loans payable in 10 years

October 15, 2022

When I wrote the blog on Toronto city’s offering of interest-free loans, I received several messages inquiring if similar loans are available in other cities.

Today I am glad to bring you the good news you were waiting for, the Federal government is offering up to $40K in interest-free loans payable in 10 years through the program called Canada Greener Homes Loan.

Bank of Canada’s aggressive stance to control inflation has not changed the course

September 8, 2022

Bank of Canada’s aggressive stance to control inflation has not changed the course with its, most anticipated, announcement on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, of a .75% increase in the overnight lending rate, bringing it to 3.25%, the fifth increase this year. The BOC started with a .25 percent rate at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The experts expect that we may see one or even two increases of .50 by the end of the year.

Market trends after the TRREB report for the month of August 2022

September 3, 2022

As promised in my last blog, here is my analysis of the latest Real Estate market report, issued by TRREB, for the month of August 2022.

Residential Sales Market:

According to the Toronto Region Real Estate Board (TRREB), total sales and purchase transaction continued their downward trend when compared with the same month in the last year (August 2021) but it saw an uptick of more than 11% since the previous month (July 2022).

The Bank of Canada is expected to make the next rate announcement on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

September 3, 2022

Wednesday, September 7, 2022, the Bank of Canada is expected to make the next rate announcement. According to most analysts, this time BOC would increase the rate by .75%, bringing it to 3.25%.

Bank of Canada’s main target has been to control the nearly 40-year high inflation rate. With BOC’s aggressive rate hikes, the exploding inflation lost its steam and we saw it coming down to 7.6% from 8.1% seen in June 2022.

Incentives and interest-free loans of up to $125K for Toronto's homeowners

September 1, 2022

If you own a home in Toronto, there is good news for you. The city of Toronto has announced incentives and interest-free loans of up to $125K for 15 and 20 years.

The enhanced Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) is designed to help Toronto homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and help reduce carbon emissions, a major contributor to climate change.

Incentives for specific measures include:

Home improvements eligible for financing include:

How often and when does the Bank of Canada make interest rate announcements

June 6, 2022

With the recent major rate increase announcements one after the other by the Bank of Canada, many are eager to know when is the next announcement by BOC so that they can arrive at a strategic decision about their home buying or selling decision.

A general perception is that the rate announcements are made quarterly by BOC, which is not true.

BOC makes several types of announcements, one of these is about its decision on interest rate change.

May 2022 Sales Report by Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)

June 3, 2022

After I shared with you my analysis based on the last Sales Report by Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), I know you were anxiously waiting to know what is happening now in the market, especially after the effects of the BOC Rate increase by fifty base points. So let’s see the latest numbers released by TRREB for the last month, May 2022.

June 1, 2022 - The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced its second interest rate increase of 50 basis

June 1, 2022

As most analysts were expecting, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced its second interest rate increase of 50 basis points bringing the rate to 1.5%. BOC is expected to continue upward rate increases for some time to come.

Continued slowing down of the world economy driven by rising energy and food prices is contributing to the broadening of inflation worldwide.

Get up to $200 from Peel Region for remedying your Rat issue

May 16, 2022

If you live in the Region of Peel and have been facing rat infestation issues, there is good news for you,  you can receive up to $200 from the Region.

The Peel Region has started a pilot project to help the residents to combat the rat infestation. The region says:

“The Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program helps residents with the costs to improve rat issues on the exterior of their residential properties. Interior issues are not eligible for subsidy.

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PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, COMMITTMENT

With a strong passion for real estate and an unwavering commitment to integrity, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional service to my clients. My extensive experience, coupled with a diverse background, allows me to offer a comprehensive approach to all your real estate needs.

Professional Achievements:

  • Trusted Realtor in Mississauga with deep expertise in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding regions.
  • ABR - Accredited Buyer's Agent
  • SRS - The Seller Representative Specialist
  • CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a Master’s degree in Geography.
  • Former Member of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) Members Communications Committee.
  • Honored with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Mississauga Mayor’s Civic Service Awards, Gold Medal of Excellence for Human Rights, Community award for dedicated community services, and others.
  • Community Leader with over 20 years of active service, including roles on the Halton.
  • Served two 4-year terms as a Member of Mississauga Mayor’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC).
  • Member of Mississauga Mayor’s Combating Racism and Hate Advisory Committee (CRDHAC).
  • Served as member of Halton Region School Board's Equity and Inclusive Education Committee, Halton Region Police’s Multi-Faith Support Team MFST and Member of Peel Region Public School Parents Council.
  • Served as Team Captain of Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Board Member of an international relief organization.
  • Served for over 13 years as a Board of Directors member at Trillium Health Partners Foundation and currently as Emeritus BOD member.
  • Served as Scouts Canada leader.
  • Column writer.
  • TV Panelist on current affairs.
  • Chair of Family Day Walkathon, raising $5 million for a local hospital.
  • Past Project Manager and IT Consultant, bringing a strategic and analytical approach to real estate.
  • Multilingual: Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Can communicate in Arabic.

 

RE/MAX has more than 100,000 agents across 95+ countries and sells more real estate than any other Canadian brand.

At RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., I am committed to providing you, your family, and friends with exceptional services for all your real estate needs, including Residential, Commercial, and Agri/Farm Business.

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc. operates out of over a dozen locations with over a thousand trained real estate professionals. In 2017 alone, 10,852 properties were sold, and 105,144 appointments were scheduled.

 

With my background in IT and Project Management, combined with years of dedicated service to charitable and nonprofit organizations, I bring professionalism, ethics, and sincerity to every transaction. I strive for excellence in everything I do.

 

If you are looking to buy or sell your next home or business, I would be delighted to help you achieve your goals. My focus is not on short-term gains but on building long-term relationships by finding solutions that best meet your needs.

 

My focus is on building long-term relationships with my clients by providing:

  • Dedicated attention to your unique needs.
  • Best-in-class promotion and marketing strategies.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Detailed care of critical aspects often overlooked.
  • In-depth market trend analysis.
  • Honest discussions about the pros and cons of each opportunity.

 

I am available during weekdays and weekends and will personally meet or return your call at a time convenient for you.

You can reach me directly by calling 416-908-5600 or by emailing me at info@aqmufti.com.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

A. Q. Mufti

Your Trusted Realtor in Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and beyond.

 

 



Designation: Realtor, MSc, PMP, ABR, SRS, CNE

Education: MSc

Specialty: Buy, Sell, and Rent Residential, Commercial (Office & Warehouse), and Agricultural Properties

Awards: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal Gold Medal of Excellence for Human Rights Community award for dedicated community services Mississauga Mayor’s Civic Service Awards

Area Covered: GTA and beyond, including Waterloo, London, Oxford, Woodstock, Niagara, Thorold

Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu



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