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Selling Tips : How to avoid home closing day anxiety

by jamesbright August 25, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

Moneyville : How to avoid home closing day anxiety

Mark Weisleder | Thu Aug 23 2012

Lots of things can go wrong on closing day. If you’re careful and think ahead, you can avoid a lot of anxiety later. Sometimes, though, you have to go with the flow.

They only left us one key. The front …

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Buying Tips : 60% of home buyers wish they made bigger down payment

by jamesbright August 23, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

National Post : 60% of homebuyers wish they made bigger down payment

National Post Staff | Aug 10, 2012 3:05 PM ET

Regrets, we’ve had a few: A 2012 TD Canada Trust first-time homebuyers report has found Canadian homebuyers admit to making rookie mistakes when they bought their first home.

If they could do it again, many …

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Home Inspections : Good home inspections find water problems

by jamesbright August 21, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

A good home inspector will always go up on a roof. So, when looking for a home inspection firm, ask how they plan to check the roof.

By Mark Weisleder | Fri Aug 17 2012

When you talk to any home inspector, you will learn that for resale home buyers, it is all about finding …

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Condo News : TCHC condo buyers did the right thing

by jamesbright August 14, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Hume: TCHC condo buyers did the right thing

Toronto Star | By Christopher HumeUrban Issues, Architecture

The conspiracists will be disappointed. Those who see a government scam behind every public project will feel sorely let down.

In a report released Friday, retired Ontario court judge Patrick LeSage dismisses insinuations of dirty dealings in the redevelopment of …

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Toronto Economy : Toronto’s economy improving

by jamesbright August 3, 2012 Market News 0 comments

Tyler Anderson/National Post files

Natalie Alcoba | National Post

With so much anxiety and uncertainty about the economic situation around the world, it is fair to ask: how is the City of Toronto doing?

Better than Greece and Italy, but perhaps not as well as it could be.

Natalie Alcoba shares the city’s economic picture, by …

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Real Estate News : Canada’s home real estate market at tipping point

by jamesbright July 11, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

Royal LePage : Canada’s home real estate market at tipping point

Garry Marr, Financial Post · Jul. 10, 2012

At least one real estate company says the housing market is not quite dead yet.

Royal LePage Real Estate Services says 2012 will finish with average home prices, up 3.2% and slightly ahead of its 2.8% growth …

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Condo Investors : No breaks for offshore condo investors from the taxman

by jamesbright July 3, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

Moneyville: No breaks for offshore condo investors from the taxman

By Mark Weisleder | Fri Jun 29 2012

There have been a lot of stories of foreign citizens buying Canadian condominium units from floor plans and then reselling them, for a profit, as soon as the building is registered. These sellers must be aware that the …

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Home Inspections : Home inspector liable for cost of removing mould

by jamesbright June 13, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

Moneyville : Home inspector liable for cost of removing mould

By Mark Weisleder | Fri Jun 8 2012

A recent court ruling found a home inspector liable for the cost of removing mould from a house.

The inspector did not find any mould during his inspection, but the owner had a mould allergy and after she …

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Down Payment : Why 10% down on a house worked for me

by jamesbright June 4, 2012 Buyer News 0 comments

Moneyville : Why 10% down on a house worked for me

May 31, 2012 | Krystal Yee

Last year when I started my house hunt, I had almost $55,000 earmarked for a down payment. I was able to come up with this amount after five years of saving, and using the Home Buyer’s Plan. This …

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Home Renos : How to Choose the Right Kitchen or Bathroom Fan for your Home

by jamesbright May 4, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Fans : How to Choose the Right Kitchen or Bathroom Fan for your Home

Bathroom and kitchen fans are an integral part of your home’s overall ventilation system. In addition to removing odours and improving your indoor air quality, fans can also help lower the level of humidity in your house, protecting your home from …

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