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Sales pace cools, but prices still rising

As predicted in previous industry forecasts, the sizzling sales pace of Canada's housing market has begun to cool and move at a more moderate pace.However, according to recent statistics released by the Canadian ...

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His n Her tips for couples

For most couples, buying a home is the most significant purchase they will ever make together.While the prospect of owning a home is an exciting one, it can often seem overwhelming, especially for those who are new ...

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New Mortgage Rules

New mortgage rules take effect April 19Recent changes to Canada's mortgage rules announced by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, will take effect April 19, 2010. The changes have three ...

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Consider Closing Costs When Buying A Home

Buying your first home is an exciting process. You determined how much home you can afford, you saved your down payment, you and your REALTOR found the perfect home and your offer was accepted. While the purchase ...

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The Advantages of Homeownership

If you're wondering whether home ownership is right for you, a good place to start is by weighing all the pros and cons. Consider the many advantages of owning your own home.There are many practical and ...

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Kids are staying home longer to be homeowners themselves.

Young Canadians have learned a powerful lesson from their parents about the benefits of owning their own home.At least, that's the conclusion that many people would make when reviewing a recent government ...

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First time Buyers look to re enter the market

If you're like most Canadians, you're well aware that the national real estate market has cooled.But with any changing market comes new opportunities. With today's incredibly low financing costs and in some markets, ...

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Men vs Women - Who wears the pants in the home buying process?

It seems that when it comes to home buying, there are some definite differences between how men vs women approach the process. Coldwell Banker has just released the findings of their latest consumer survey tracking ...

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When the price is right ... act quickly

Should you always negotiate the price of a home you're interested in?That's a question more and more Canadian homebuyers are asking these days.While every transaction is different, some buyers may be surprised to ...

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Buying Privately Pros and Cons

Pros of Buying PrivatelyThe Buyer feels they are getting a deal. Beware and know your market. What has sold comparable to this property in the last 4 months?What are comparable properties listed for? You may not ...

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Run the Numbers Before Buying an Investment Property

People talk about running the numbers before buying an investment property, but before doing that we need to discover what are the numbers and how do you get accurate numbers. Running the wrong numbers can make the ...

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Making the Best Decisions when Purchasing an Older Home.

There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established neighborhoods with an ...

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Purchasing in the Country...

What's underground can be as important as what's above ground !!!Protect yourself by asking the right questions.About the Septic System.How old? When was it last pumped? Who services it? Where is it ...

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