Canadian home sales edge higher in June

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Tue, 07/15/2014 – 09:00 Ottawa, ON, July 15, 2014-According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales activity edged up almost one per cent on a month-over-month basis in June 2014. Ottawa, ON, July 15, 2014-According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home… Read more »

CREA Updates Resale Housing Forecast

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Mon, 06/16/2014 – 08:59 Ottawa, ON, June 16, 2014 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2014 and 2015. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales… Read more »

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Get information about properties dripped to your email 48 hours before they hit the MLS. Get access to the latest foreclosure properties. Reports and resources on buying & selling your home. 9 reasons to buy your next property. Find out what your home is actually worth. Get tips and tricks on understanding the complex real… Read more »

When Will It Sell?

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Every house is unique. Some sell within hours of listing on the market, some take months to sell, and some never sell at all. I believe there are three primary reasons why a home does not sell. It is in poor condition. The house is priced too high. There exists a poor housing market. If… Read more »

Moving Checklist

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Moving can be very exciting, but it can also be very stressful as there are so many things to remember to do! Don’t despair; whether you are doing it on your own, asking friends for some help, or hiring professionals, here is a quick guide to help you get through it. Start early; if you… Read more »

Mortgage Terminology

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Below is a list of terms that are commonly used when working with mortgages. Amenity  A feature of the home or property that serves as a benefit to the buyer but that is not necessary to its use; may be natural (like location, woods, water) or man-made (like a swimming pool or garden). Amortization Repayment… Read more »

9 Reasons to Buy

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9 Reasons to Buy There are many reasons why you should consider jumping into the real estate market and buying a home. Below is a list of 9 reasons why you should seriously consider it. 1. To Quit Renting Why contribute to someones mortgage payments when you could be paying off your own? With the… Read more »

Selling

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When a non-resident sells Canadian real estate, he/she is required to pay the appropriate amount of taxes on any capital gain. The normal Canadian tax rates will be applied to 50% of the gain. However, a non-resident is required to pay an estimate of the tax before the sale, an amount equal to 25% of… Read more »