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Getting Creative for first time home buyers

Recently, the Canadian government has implemented some new changes to the way Canadians can borrow for their mortgages. These were necessary changes in order to keep the industry in check and not create another banking meltdown similar to what occured … Continue reading

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FSBOs are growing in numbers

The latest news in the Real Estate World is that a well known Full Sale by Owner Company is joining forces with other FSBO companies around Canada to become a Mega FSBO threat. The General Manager of ByTheOwner.com announced on … Continue reading

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Existing Home Sales Rise In August!

  An article in the Toronto Star gave us some good news this morning. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says “sales of existing homes rose month-to-month in august for the first time since March.” We all know that the … Continue reading

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Housing Bubble Spreading Beyond Toronto and Vancouver

An article in the Toronto Star claimed that housing prices in Canada are actually due to fall. There has been an ongoing discussion about Canada’s current housing bubble, this is coming out after a report was released by the Canadian … Continue reading

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The 905 Area Saw an Increase in High Rise sales!

An article featured in the Toronto Star titled “high-rise condo market shifting to 905” analyzed current data from the market and came to the conclusion that the Market is seeing an increase in high-rise condos in the 905 area. More … Continue reading

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Real Estate Deals: Ask Questions

An article in the Toronto Star touched on a subject that causes many home sellers and buyers weary of signing a contract with a real estate agent. The article titled “Promises matter in real estate deals” informs all buyers and … Continue reading

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College Dorm Room 101

In an article by the Toronto Star, “Dorm Design 101”, writer Jennifer Brown shares some helpful tips that won’t cramp your college student style. Let’s face it; we all know that student living is not luxurious but with a few … Continue reading

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Must Read Before you Sell Your Home

An article in the Toronto Star, Selling a home: 10 Things you need to know by Tony Wong Provides readers with 10 key things they need to know about selling their house.  Tony Wong puts into perspective several factors that … Continue reading

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Housing Options are as diverse as the city

  An article in the Toronto Star titled “TREB: Housing options are as diverse as the city we live in” reminds Torontonians that there multiple types of homes available on the market. Toronto has something for everyone, whether you enjoy … Continue reading

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10 Things you Need to Know about Real Estate

A  real estate article in the Toronto Star titled Real Estate: 10 Things you need to know is a must read before you buy or sell your home. It is without a doubt that selling and buying your home is … Continue reading

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