Category Archives: Buying

No HST on Resale Homes

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Steven

Question: Is there HST when Buying a home? Answer: When you buy a Resale Home there is no HST.  When you buy a Newly Built Home there is HST. I still get this question from time to time even though … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas…

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Steven

All I want for Christmas is a 3+1 Bedroom, All Brick Raised Bungalow with 2 kitchens for Sale in Bradford

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Preparing for a New Home Warranty Pre-Delivery Inspection Seminar

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Steven

The Pre-Delivery Inspection, known as PDI, is the first and best opportunity that new home purchasers have to assert their home warranty claims.  Items not discovered during the PDI may not be covered under the warranty and could cost the purchasers thousands of dollars.  The builder may … Continue reading →

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What do you need to know about Oil Tanks When Buying a Home

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Steven

There is nothing wrong with heating a home with oil.  However, Insurance companies have policies which may affect your home purchase.  Many forget that Mortgage Companies require purchasers to get house insurance.  So, purchasers trying to buy a home that has insurance … Continue reading →

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Do I need a Realtor when Buying a New Home from a Builder?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Steven

Technically, you do not need a Realtor to buy a newly built home but I hope after reading this you will not consider buying without at least consulting a Realtor first. In any Purchase (New or Re-Sale) a Realtor helps … Continue reading →

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Bradford West Gwillimbury 2010 Final Tax Rates

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Steven

When buying a property, one of the items I always review (and buyers should always ask about) is Land Taxes.  When listing a home most realtors get a copy of the previous years land taxes then post it on the … Continue reading →

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How To Find An Open House

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Steven

As much as every Sales Representative and Broker wants you to search using their website to look for homes,  Realtor.ca is the best and most complete option for homes listed with Realtors.  Realtor.ca can also be used to search for … Continue reading →

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Buying a New Condominium from a Builder and the New Home Warranty Plan

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Steven

When buying brand new Condo in Ontario from a builder you get a New Home Warranty which is administrated by Tarion Warranty Corp.  Tarion protects buyers of new condo units, if the builder is registered with them.  Some of the … Continue reading →

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Toronto Termite Infestation Map

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Steven

There is such a thing as a Termite Map. Quite some time ago the City of Toronto kept records of all termite activity and treatments BUT THAT MAP IS OUT OF DATE. You can no longer rely on that map as Termites have spread and continue to do so. The Privacy Act and Company Privacy Policy prevent any updating. Continue reading →

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Tarion Protection Is Worthless Without Knowing How To Use It

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Steven

While it is true that Tarion (the Ontario New Home Warranty Program) is there to protect the Homeowners.  Keep in mind that it is also there to protect the Builders.  Tarion  sets performance guidelines and time-lines that both the Builder … Continue reading →

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