Resale home transactions in the Greater Toronto Area continued at a moderate pace during the first half of March, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O’Neill announced today.
With 3,183 transactions to mid-month, sales in the GTA and in Toronto declined 14 per cent and 18 per cent respectively compared to the [...]

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Choosing a home that you can afford will allow you to enjoy the rewards of home ownership with comfort and peace of mind. Consider the following three areas in determining how much you can afford:
Determine your debt load
Use your debt load to determine your price range
Establish a realistic budget for other expenses
Determine your debt load
To [...]

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When it comes to buying a home, there’s a wide range of choices that have as much to do with your personal preferences as they do finances.
New homes are often more energy-efficient and you may have the opportunity to customize many of the features such as tiles, flooring and fixturManagees. However, resale homes are [...]

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OTTAWA, March 10, 2008 — The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts was 256,900 units in February, up from 222,700 units in January, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
“New home construction in February was boosted by the significant rise in multiple-family starts,” said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre. [...]

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As graduating high school students throughout the Greater Toronto Area plan the next step in their educational careers this spring, Toronto Real Estate Board REALTORS® will help set two promising young people along their chosen paths.
Based on a 500-word essay-writing contest on the negative effects of marijuana grow operations, and [...]

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President Maureen O’Neill announced today, Toronto Real Estate Board Members recorded 6,015 resale home transactions last month, down 11 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area overall , 14 per cent in the City of Toronto and 9 per cent in the 905 suburbs compared to February 2007.
“To get an accurate [...]

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Internet allows improved public access to governments
The explosive growth of the Internet and the continuing public demand for greater access to government has resulted in governments at all levels rushing to ensure their presence on the World Wide Web. The main purpose of most of the government Web sites is to communicate with constituents and [...]

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In certain market conditions, consumers may find that more than one buyer is interested in a property. This is a competing offer situation and creates unique conditions in a real estate transaction. Both sellers and buyers need to consider how to respond when presented with a competing offer situation. Working closely with your real estate [...]

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A Worldly Move
In a world that seems to be getting smaller and smaller, international moves are becoming more common. Whether precipitated by careers or family matters, the international move requires an additional level of preparation, planning and attention to detail.
One thing that can help facilitate the process is making sure all [...]

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There are tell-tale signs of spring: crocuses, robins, blooms on the trees and “For Sale” signs. Traditionally, spring has been the prime selling season. Listing a home during this time allows buyers, especially families with school-aged children, to buy and then move during the summer. Curb appeal increases when a home is surrounded by green [...]

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