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Financial Update Feb 1 2012   Mortgage lending tightens for self-employed, immigrants It's going to be tougher for the self empl [...]

 I have received many inquiries about Grow Houses and this is something that as a Real Estate Agent I have to deal with very often; that is [...]

HOW YOU CAN HAVE A GREAT CREDIT SCORE  Debt Coach Canada assists Canadians in resolving their financial challenges, better managing thei [...]

Affordability improved modestly across Canada in the third quarter of 2011 While the European sovereign-debt crisis in the past several month [...]

Balanced conditions set to return to most Canadian housing markets in 2012, while residential values expected to once again set new records, [...]

 Where to find foreclosed homes in Canada Foreclosed homes in Canada can be sold in two ways: - Courthouse auction sale. You need [...]

Canadian housing market remains resilient /October 2011   Canadian homebuyers remain unshaken by the recent volatility during the las [...]

Choosing the right neighbourhood  Choosing the right neighbourhood is an important starting point when searching for a home.  Susta [...]

Some Ways To Save Money and Time with Your Mortgage Most people think when you get a mortgage you're stuck with it for 30 years, but what the [...]

HOME BUYING REQUIRES EMOTIONS AND LOGIC We walk onto a car lot, and the first vehicle to which we gravitate is the most attractive, t [...]

Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy A Car Right Before You Buy A House... When an individual's income starts growing and they manage to set aside so [...]

The 3 Things That Scare You Most About Buying a Home Buying a home must up there with to public speaking and the remake of The Exorcist for f [...]

   5 TOP BUYING MISTAKES  Buying a home today is far from being a mistake.  Interest rates are still remarkably low [...]

Before you list your home, think about the 5 questions that homebuyers will ask themselves about your house -- and be prepared to answer them.&n [...]

Effective Ways to Make a Move Go Smoothly with Children     Moving is considered one of the top five causes of stress. How yo [...]

  Thinking about a new kitchen, an upgraded master bath, or a playroom addition? Before speeding down the renovation highway, pull [...]

Which is Better for You: A New Home or a Resale?    When it's time to make a move, one of the first decisions most people think [...]

How to Decide When to Hire a Pro or To Do The Moving Yourself   If you're thinking about moving, one of the decisions you'll need to [...]

Which is Better for You: A Condo or a Single Family Home?    Did you know that condominiums are one of the fastest growing segme [...]

New Year's Resolution: Remodel the Bathroom? It's no secret that bathrooms are a popular room to remodel--because of outdated features, diffe [...]

   Maybe you are ready to sell your house and you are waiting for the best season in the year to put your home in the market to get to [...]

10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Agent Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when sell [...]

January 17, 2011 -- The federal government has announced changes to mortgage financing rules for government-backed (insured) mortgages (less tha [...]

LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION We've all heard the "location, location, location" mantra when it comes to real estate. There is no doubt [...]

How to Make Rooms in Your Home Look Larger with Lighting A bright and well-lit home can dramatically change the mood of your home and help [...]

A Different Kind of Garage Sale    Instead of having a traditional garage sale, perhaps you should consider putting your garage [...]

Home Loans For many people looking to buy a home, the financial part of the process is intimidating and confusing. Naturally, you've been rea [...]

 Hardwoods in unlikely places (ARA) - The no-no's about using hardwood near a water source are vanishing. And while allow [...]

Staging your Home There are many television shows today that focus on home staging. If you have not watched any, do yourself a favor and tune [...]

GTA REALTORS® Report Monthly Resale Housing Market Figures TORONTO, October 5, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,310 sales th [...]

When is the best time to sell my home? Your answer to this question might be right now! If you have taken a job in another city or made an of [...]

 Cleaning up after a storm? Follow these chain saw safety tips (ARA) - In the aftermath of a storm, yards are often littered with fallen [...]

 Should we sell first or buy first? "Homeowners who are planning to move up often wrestle with the dilemma: "Should we sell first or buy [...]

A new roof can put money back in homeowners' pockets (ARA) - A 2010 survey by American Express indicates that homeowners will [...]

Buy now - Pay later....Watch out for hidden costs The lure of stores offering "buy now, pay later" deals on big ticket items is difficult to [...]

September 3, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,232 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August 2010. This represe [...]

A very accurate saying is that "Any home will sell once you get the price right." Of course, this is usually said from the perspective of [...]

How to Hold an Online Garage Sale When you're thinking about moving, one important step is to get rid of unwanted items that may have accumul [...]

Fall Home Maintenance To-Dos As autumn is quickly approaching, here are some areas of your home to inspect and repair now so you can relax an [...]

      The easy and effective way to purchase a hot tub (ARA) - Hot tubs are a great way to enter [...]

Make your home safer with a thinking camera (ARA) - Most people don't realize that today's video monitoring systems are based on decade [...]

How do you know when you need new windows? (ARA) - If you struggle to keep your house cool in the summer or warm in the winter, then bo [...]

Are you thinking of remodeling your home? Consider the return on your investment before remodeling. Not all remodeling projects yield the same r [...]

Market Watch Sales and New Listings Down, Average Price up in July August 5, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in Ju [...]

Is It Better to Buy a New or an Older Home? New homes tend to cost more than older homes, but the sticker price doesn't tell the whole story. [...]

Going Green in the Back Yard By Paul Bianchina, Inman News Everyone loves the oasis of calm and beauty that's created by a nice green yard [...]

Buying a Home Owning your own home is a universal and timeless dream. In many ways, this dream is more accessible today than ever before. Ho [...]

The Marketing Process of your Home Many things go into procuring a buyer for your home. Your real estate professional may do any one or all o [...]

Mortgage Generally speaking, a mortgage is a loan obtained to purchase real estate. The "mortgage" itself is a legal claim on the home or prope [...]

 So you have decided to sell your home?  There are many things to consider and many questions that you will have as you prepare for t [...]

Putting Your Home on the Market The first step toward putting your home up for sale is to meet with your Real Estate Sales Representati [...]

The choice of material for floor covering is affected by factors such as cost, endurance, noise insulation, comfort and cleaning effort. Some ty [...]

Government Help for First Time Buyers in Peel, Mississauga, Brampton - $10,000 Loan Assistance for Home Buyers Good News for Home Buyers in M [...]

5 Tips to Getting More for Your Property Here are five recommendations to give your home an immediate face lift and help you get more for you [...]

PAINTING: Walls, Ceilings and Floors   Painting is not the chore it used to be. A professional look is now easier to achieve. Whateve [...]

GST and Your New Home When you buy a newly constructed home, condominium or town home, the entire purchase price including land is taxable. I [...]

I thought you might be interested in what is most directly affecting the value of your property. In a general sense, your property's value will [...]