Canadian Real Estate Market In a recent report by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the Canadian housing market may have reached it peak. While some markets are still experiencing record breaking gains, “these broad-based trends are spotlighting some crucial developments.” This is some good news, since that means things could be returning to some […]
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Mortgages and the Down payment Have you been wondering how mortgages work? When it comes to buying a home we all have to think about how we’ll finance it. It’s a major purchase and one that is life changing, you’re becoming a homeowner, it’s exciting. First we should review how mortgages work. There’s a lot
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Looking to Invest in the Housing Market? If you’ve been looking to start investing in the housing market, there are somethings you’ll need to know first. If you’re just starting out, there’s a chance you’ve probably heard of the Mortgage Stress Test. This test determines how your mortgage and finances might be affected by any
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Capital Gains Tax in Canada There has been a lot of talk lately about rescinding the capital gains tax exemption on primary residents in Canada. However, there’s not a chance of that happening according to real estate lawyer Bob Aaron. He says that “the chances of that happening in our country are slim.” This is
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Buying a Home in The Winter There are a lot of benefits to moving during the winter and it can actually be cheaper and more convenient. There are some reason why it can be economic during the winter and in this blog we’ll discuss some of those reasons. Spring has always been considered the best
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There are many factors home buyers should take into account when looking for that ideal home in Burlington, Ontario. Buying a home isn’t a simple process and you should put a lot of thought into it. This is why it’s always a good idea to get professionals, such as Team VanDinther, to guide you through
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Choose the Strategy That’s Best for You! The “How Low Can You Go” offer The “I’ve Got to Have This Home” Offer The “Poker” offer The “How Low Can You Go” offer is contingent on you not having an emotional attachment to the property you intend to purchase. In a buyers’ market, you may find a few
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Living in a condo can be awesome! Honestly, it all depends on what you like, want and expect from a condo. You have to be informed in order to get the most out of it. But there will be some compromises and gotchas. So the trick is to mentally, walk through all the possible situations and
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The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1079 property sales processed through it’s MLS® system in February 2015. This represents a 13.9 per cent increase in sales compared to February of last year. There were 1450 properties listed in February, an increase of 2.6 per cent compared to the same month the year prior. End-of-month
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There are numerous people that want to give up renting for home ownership, but they stand on edge wondering if they are potentially making the worse mistake ever. It is true that buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person will ever make. It is important to be well informed about
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