Friday, November 11, 2016 @ 2:57 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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What's been described during the past few weeks as a 'sledgehammer crackdown' on the Canadian housing market, the new mortgage regulations, some of which came into effect last month, are aimed at strengthening the country's housing finance system 'to help protect the long-term financial security of borrowers' and 'to improve
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: mortgage,Canada,regulations,housing,stress test
Thursday, October 27, 2016 @ 1:04 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Mortgage refinancing, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, second mortgages, secured loans… what's the difference? These days, there are a variety of ways that Canadian homeowners can 'free up' some of the equity they have built up in their existing home, allowing them to access cash needed to
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: refinance,real estate,retirement
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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When purchasing or selling a home, occasionally there is some confusion as to what is included in the asking price. Generally speaking, anything that is attached to the home is considered a fixture and is included in the asking price. A handy visual is to imagine taking a home and
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: chattels,fixtures,real estate
Monday, September 26, 2016 @ 2:44 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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When it comes to buying a new home it seems everyone has two lists – the "We absolutely can't live without it" list and the "Nice to have but we're willing to live without it" list. However, there are some features of a home that you should really think twice
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: home,windows,real estate
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 @ 8:11 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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If ever there was the perfect year to install a pool at home, 2016 was it! This summer brought with it fantastic weather for pool owners across Ontario. Plenty of hot, humid days and warm evenings meant lots of opportunity for enjoying a refreshing oasis in your own backyard. Now,
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Category: Home & Garden
Tags: pool,close,chemical,Ontario
Thursday, August 25, 2016 @ 6:58 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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If older homes are your style, you’re buying into the benefit of careful craftsmanship and attention to detail that seems to have disappeared over the past few decades. However, older homes have older materials that can either add charm or leave a hole in your pocket. In order to determine
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: floors,hardwood,stain,real estate
Thursday, August 11, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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There are many things to think about when hiring a business to complete an urgent home repair. It may not feel like there is enough time to do the proper research, but even under a time-crunch, it is still important to choose a reliable business. In Ontario, consumers are
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: home repair,Consumer Protection Act
Thursday, July 21, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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Make your move a stress-free one! The smart first step for both parties is finding a real estate professional you are comfortable working with. They will be the guiding light during the entire process. For buyers, here are five tips for ensuring a successful real estate transaction: 1. Avoid overspending
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: buyers,sellers,real estate
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 @ 10:53 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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It's no secret that many young buyers today are looking for move-in ready homes that don't need much updating. Purchasing your first home is expensive enough and when you're just starting out, there's little room in the budget for a major overhaul of the bathrooms. That's why it's so important
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: bathroom,renovation,upgrade
Sunday, June 26, 2016 @ 7:05 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
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There's more to a real estate agent than sticking a sign on your front lawn and distributing information sheets at open houses. Promoter, legal and tax expert, historical researcher, statistician, decorator and objective sounding board is among the roles realtors take on in the quest to buy or sell a
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: realtor,real estate,selling
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