1/4/2008 9:36:00 PM
New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners
Many Canadians look upon the New Year as a good time to resolve to improve our condition, or give ourselves a new look, but what about your most important investment? The start of a new year can also be the right time to make a resolution to make your home ...
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12/30/2007 9:15:00 PM
Know your Mortgage ABCs
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a mortgage to finance your home and as your Coldwell Banker ® real estate professional will tell you, making the right choice can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Here are some Mortgage ...
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12/30/2007 9:12:00 PM
Plan for the costs of home buying
There’s a lot to consider when buying a home aside from finding the right property to suit your needs and lifestyle. As your Coldwell Banker ® real estate professional will tell you, home buying requires a plan, and that includes sound financial ...
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12/30/2007 9:11:00 PM
Buyers need to understand Mortgage Insurance
When you buy a home, there are two very distinct types of mortgage insurance that may come into play – one is Mortgage Loan Insurance and the other is Mortgage Life Insurance. Even the names sound similar, but these two types of coverage have completely ...
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12/30/2007 9:09:00 PM
Aging ‘boomers’ are shifting their priorities
Recently, the Canadian government conducted a national census and the results are interesting to say the least. Here’s a sampling of the findings: There are now a record 4.3 million seniors in Canada 1 out of every 7 Canadians is now over 65 Retirement-minded ...
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12/30/2007 9:08:00 PM
New construction indicates strong market to continue
When it comes to the real estate market, there’s always a great deal of media attention regarding the number of resale homes sold and the average house price in markets across Canada. Certainly, those statistics give a good indication of where the market ...
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12/30/2007 9:06:00 PM
GST cut in 2008 is good news for home buyers
New homes closing in January will save 1% tax under new Federal budget The conservative government’s recent economic update issued on October 30 left a lot of Canadians smiling. And why not? With government revenues now running higher than expected as ...
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12/30/2007 9:00:00 PM
Buying a cottage in the off season?
The demand for cottages has increased over the years, and what was once a relatively low cost alternative for a family getaway has now become a significant financial investment. One way to get good value for your money is to consider buying a cottage in the ...
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9/24/2007 9:50:00 AM
Reduce your household water and save money too
Did you know that on a per capita basis, Canadians are the second highest water consumers in the world? Although we're blessed with more fresh, clean water than any other country on the planet, it's in our best interest to use it wisely. And as many ...
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9/9/2007 10:12:00 PM
August sets the stage for a strong autumn market
More people in the Greater Toronto Area bought resale homes last month than in any August before, Toronto Real Estate Board President Donald Bentley announced today. The 8,059 sales reported last month exceeded the previous best performance for August, set ...
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