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Expert Question posted by Nadia Modesti :
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Thank You for your e-mail. This question should be directed to the listing agent of the property. I can assist you with staging and home decor needs. Thank You, Nadia [ more ]
Expert Question posted by L. Stephen Harman Aaci, P. App. :
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Hi Jean
I am an appraiser and deal with valuation issues. If there is a foundation problem with the house you are looking at it would best be answered by a building inspector or engineer. [ more ]
Blog posted by Royal LePage Gale Real Estate :
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Canada's economy is expected to surge in 2010, according to a new report from RBC Economics, which predicts gross domestic product growth of 3.6 per cent as a result of strong demand and increased job creation.
RBC says Canada's real GDP grew at 6.1 per cent in the first... [ more ]
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Calculate GST/HST payable on commissions using information based in OREA release
It’s been difficult to confirm how the HST should apply to real estate commissions for transactions that straddle the July 1st 2010, transition date. OREA Government Relations recently sent... [ more ]
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Canada’s real estate market both competitive and secure, national survey of REALTORS® finds
Real estate professionals believe severe deregulation in the residential brokerage system would have a negative impact on home buyers and sellers
TORONTO, May 11, 2010 – REALTORS®... [ more ]
Expert Question posted by York Polk :
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.Tthe payment be on that amount would be $83.86 per month. I think you may have made a typing error and want the payment on $220,000 with $7k down. if so that would need the following adjust..on $220,000 you would need a minium down of 5% or $11,000. The paymemnt on that amount would be... [ more ]
Blog posted by Kent Browne :
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Realtors offer clients many more services
Re: Meet Ottawa's 'most-hated' Realtor, April 8.
As a Realtor, I take great exception to this Citizen article. The Canadian Real Estate Association has always taken great pride in encouraging different business models, and area Realtors welcome Joe... [ more ]
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Markets in some cities are overheated while others show modest growth
TORONTO, April 8, 2010 – After a buoyant, if geographically uneven start to the year, Canada’s housing market is poised to moderate as 2010 unfolds, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey. The... [ more ]
Expert Question posted by York Polk :
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Mortgage plus is used when you are purchaseing a home and want to do some renovations that will add value to the home such as hardwood floors, new windows, or new roof. You need to get quote"s from licenced contractor"s and the quotes would be sent to the lender along with... [ more ]
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Vancouver Sun April 1, 2010
Realtors compete with each other for your business, but at the same time cooperate to help you buy or sell property. That unique concept of cooperating while competing lead to creation of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in 1950 by the Real Estate... [ more ]
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TD: The Loonie Spreads its wingsThe loonie has spread its wings, rising from 95 U.S. cents at the end of last month, to currently hovering near parity. The Canadian dollar has received support from a string of stronger-than-expected economic indicators increasing the odds that the Bank of Canada... [ more ]
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The implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax is looming and how it will affect homebuyers depends on specific dates.After July 1, 2010, consumers begin paying the HST, a 13% blended tax comprising 5% GST and 8% PST on the majority of goods and services throughout Ontario.Here is a brief summary... [ more ]
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Loonie chases parity
By STEFANIA MORETTI, QMI AGENCY March 18, 2010
The loonie continued its flight toward parity Wednesday hitting 99 cents US at one point pushed forward by
solid commodity prices, a renewed low rate pledge south of the border and better-than-expected Canadian
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Buying a Home Still a Good Investment
Despite a tricky economy and concern about climbing household debt, a survey says the portion of Canadians who are “very likely” to purchase a home in the next two years has increased from 7 to 10 percent since the same question was posed two... [ more ]
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Value Elements in an Offer
The Purchase Price represents a significant contributor to value, but there are other important factors which can reduce the amount that the seller receives or which can compromise the transaction. It is not the purchase price, but the net proceeds of the sale that... [ more ]
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