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10 June 2008
First Time Buyers Program, Government Grants when Buying a Home in Mississauga & Brampton
Are you a FIRST TIME BUYER? Looking for homes around the $200,000 mark? Earn less than $68,000 per year - Did you know there is a possible Government Loan/Grant to assist First Time Buyers currently renting with up to $8,500 towards their down payment? Read More...
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10 June 2008
Affordable Mississauga Townhouse For Sale in Meadowvale Village, Lake Aquitaine
3 Storey Meadowvale Townhouse • 2 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $225,000 - Affordable Beauty Meadowvale Village, Mississauga - Great Opportunity For First Time Buyers. Central And Quiet Neighbourhood. Walk To Go Station, Schools Read More...
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29 February 2008
New! Home Repair Cost Report for 2008 - Handy for Home Buyers in the GTA
When buying a home I believe in being as prepared as possible, in advance. Buyers might find this Home Improvement Estimate Cost Sheet handy when doing a Home Inspection on their potential purchase. Did you know the average Home Inspection reveals an Read More...
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27 February 2008
Toronto House Prices Up 78% over 10 Years! Below the National Average for Real Estate in Canada?
If you live in the Toronto or surrounding area you have probably wondered how long this real estate market can sustain itself. I started wondering over 2 years ago, but every time I think it's about to turn we get a new surprise. Banks have extended Read More...
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24 February 2008
40 Year Mortgage Meet the New 50 Amortization!
With the 40 year amortization mortgage still under 2 years new, it's already dominating the mortgage market. And if that wasn't enough flexibility for the average home buyer, the first 50 year amortization mortgage has hit the Canadian market. Read More...
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31 January 2008
40 Year Mortgages Dominate the Market - What's the Actual Payment Cut?
It's only been 15 months since the introduction of the 40 year mortgage and it's already dominating the mortgage purchase applications. Homebuyers who extend their amortization from the traditional 25 years to say 33 years could cut their monthly Read More...
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20 November 2007
Big Banks offering Incentives to help offset Toronto Land Transfer Tax
Toronto Land Transfer Tax comes into effective December 31st, 2007 The deadline for Toronto's New Land Transfer Tax is approaching fast. But it looks like the Big Banks are thinking ahead to help us adjust in the first few months. The Bank of Montreal Read More...
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01 November 2007
Toronto Land Transfer Tax "Calculator"
Confused about the New Toronto Land Transfer Tax? Click here and read about the details and utilize a Quick Calculator to view both taxes "side by side" for a grand total. Read More...
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23 October 2007
Details of Approved New Toronto Land Transfer Tax as of October 25th.
Desired Location In Toronto October 23, 2007 -- Toronto City Council has approved a municipal land transfer tax that will be levied on top of the provincial land transfer tax. TREB worked very hard to oppose this tax and commends the efforts of REALTORS® Read More...
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13 July 2007
Bayview / Hillcrest Village, Toronto (C15) detached homes nearly doubled as of June.
Toronto Real Estate Board reports: Detached home sales in Bayview / Hillcrest Village (C15) nearly doubled as overall transactions increased by 39 per cent compared to June of last year. An Average home in C15 spent only 15 days on the market before being Read More...
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13 July 2007
Etobicoke House sales up 13% comparing to same period last year! W07 reported only 23 Average Days on Market!
While the Toronto Real Estate Board is experiencing phenomenal sales records Etobicoke homeowners are particularly enjoying the action. I n Etobicoke (W-6 to W-10) there have been 2,734 sales to date, up 13 per cent over the January to June period of Read More...
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13 July 2007
Condo Market Hot in Hamilton and Burlington Areas - Prices climbed
The Hamilton-Burlington area real estate market reported a total of 1,534 unit sales in June, indicating an increase of more than 15 per cent over the same period last year. The sales were helped by the robust condominum activity. The average price of Read More...
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12 July 2007
Help say "No" to Toronto's Proposed 100% Land Transfer Tax Increase
I have received several calls from clients and associates living in the Toronto area concerned about the proposed Second Land Transfer Tax. The City of Toronto proposal means a 100% increase when you purchase a home. To help the public understand this Read More...
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12 July 2007
The Market shows no signs of Letting Up in the GTA & surrounding TREB areas
Summer Market Begins with a Bang for Toronto Real Estate Board In June the housing market was nearly 20% more active than a year ago as per Board stats. While the sales pace remained brick, average prices declined just marginally (less than one percent) Read More...
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29 March 2007
Greater Toronto Area Homebuying Intentions - Recent Survey Results
A poll conducted by RBC Royal Bank found 12 percent of GTA residents said they are "very likely" to purchase a home in the next two years, in line with the 11 percent witnessed last year and 3 points higher than the national average. Homebuying Read More...
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