10/8/2008 1:17:00 PM
Are you ready to buy a vacation or investment property?
Canada’s ‘baby boomer’ generation is the most affluent group ever seen in Canada. The ‘boomers’ have either already inherited, or are poised to inherit, their parents’ wealth. The result is a transfer of assets and an increase ...
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10/8/2008 1:12:00 PM
Cooling Canadian market still vastly different from U.S.
There’s been a shift in Canada’s real estate market, but the good news is we’re still a long way from that of our American neighbours. MLS® statistics released recently by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) point to a moderating ...
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5/19/2008 10:27:00 AM
A ‘Don’t’ List for Prospective Homebuyers
There’s a lot to consider when buying a home, and especially in today’s changing market conditions. As your local Coldwell Banker ® sales professional will tell you, many markets across Canada are beginning to moderate and become more favourable ...
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5/19/2008 10:25:00 AM
A ‘Do’ List for Prospective Homebuyers
For most Canadians, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives. And although real estate sales in 2008 are continuing strong with prices still on the rise, your local Coldwell Banker ® sales professional will tell you that today’s ...
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5/19/2008 10:22:00 AM
Empty-nesters eager to downsize as kids leave home
Empty-nesters eager to downsize as kids leave home These days, there are a lot of differences between the real estate markets in Canada and the U.S., but there’s at least one aspect that’s common to both. We’re both seeing the impact of a ...
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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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