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GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Market Figures

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Steven

TORONTO, September 6, 2012 — Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 6,418 sales through the TorontoMLS system in August 2012, representing a year-over-decline  of almost 12.5 per cent compared to 7,330 sales reported in August 2011. The number of new … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rule Changes

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Steven

  June 21, 2012 — The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced four measures for new government-backed insured mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of more than 80 per cent: Reduce the maximum amortization period to 25 years from 30 years. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Keeping Cool During the Summer Heat

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Steven

These are my favourite inexpensive tips to help keep you cool during the Summer Heat. Close the supply vents on the lower levels:  Cold air will naturally travel to the lowest point.  The furnace also has a harder time pushing up the … Continue reading →

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MLS vs Realtor.ca

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Steven

There is some confusion with respect to the term “MLS”; MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service and it is a cooperative system used ONLY by Realtor Members of Canada’s Real Estate Boards.  This system allows Realtors to work together to … Continue reading →

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What is Title Search?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Steven

Here in Ontario, the province keeps records on every piece of property.  When a Lawyer or Realtor reviews these documents we call that a Title Search.  Included in every standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale is the provision for a … Continue reading →

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Preventing Basement Leakage

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Steven

Basement leakage is more common than most people realize. However, water in basements can be a huge deal, especially if you are trying to sell your home. There are three things homeowners should do to prevent basement leakage; clean their … Continue reading →

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Open a Window; it’s Cold Outside…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Steven

Ever notice how people that work outside tend to be healthier than those that work inside, even when it’s cold outside? It may have something to do with all the fresh air they get. Conversely, people that are closed indoors … Continue reading →

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Eco-Energy Retrofit Program

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steven

The Federal Government, on Sunday, January 29th, announced that it is no longer accepting applications for the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program. Set to expire at the end of March, the announcement ends the program two months earlier than scheduled. If you … Continue reading →

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Insider’s News for January

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Steven

Inside This Issue… The #1 Money Secret of The Rich… How To Never Forget Important Facts… Fun Facts and Laughs: Little-Known Animal Facts, Odd Uses of Bounce Sheets, And More… Trivia Challenge: Win Free Movie Tickets For Two Real Estate Q&A: What Natural … Continue reading →

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Does Your Roof Have Enough Snow?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steven

Have you ever looked out the window and noticed that some homes seem to have less snow on their roofs than others? Most of the time, the amount of snow on your roof isn’t a problem. However, homes that lose … Continue reading →

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