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A few years ago, there weren’t as many choices when it came to buying a home as there are today. Today, the housing market is saturated with homes for sale. Perfect homes can be found on every block, in every neighborhood. And homes are being sold for a fraction of what they are worth. It [...]

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A good number of well-intentioned families have put off the thoughts of purchasing a home. They are waiting for a time in the distant future when house prices are stable and job security is no longer a joke. Unfortunately, they are missing out on a great time to buy. Why is it such a great [...]

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Buying a new home is an exciting time. From the very first moment you see the home you want to make an offer on, you are emotionally attached. The first time you walk through its rooms, you imagine your furniture there; you decorate the spaces instantly in your mind. You can see your family living [...]

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As soon as it comes to mortgage financing/refinancing, more and more Canadians prefer to employ a qualified mortgage broker. In keeping with recent studies, about a third of mortgage deals were completed through mortgage brokers. Canadians are now following the footsteps of their American counterparts, who are far less likely to just gatecrash into the [...]

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The decision to purchase a home is not one that should be taken lightly. Buying a house is a long-term investment that will affect your finances negatively and positively for the rest of your lifetime. With this in mind, you should always maximize your investment potential when you purchase a home. Look for the best [...]

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There has never been a better time to buy real estate. If you’re in the market for a new home, you will be pleased to know that you can purchase almost any home you want, in any neighborhood you desire, for the price you can afford. Good deals are everywhere you look. From foreclosures to [...]

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Unknown to most home buyers, the agent showing you homes can offer you two forms of representation. Your real estate agent could be working directly for you as in a buyer brokerage arrangement or they could be working in the vendor’s best interest if it is a sub agency arrangement. It is important to have [...]

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For most Canadians, a home is the biggest financial choice they will make in their lifetime. Nevertheless, consumers across the nation are likely to analyze dozens of investment potential for their portfolios than to examine their mortgage options. There is a huge range of selections, open, closed, fixed, floating, long or short amortization, down payment [...]

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In real estate negotiations it is typically the agent that handles the face to face negotiation. It is however useful as the client to understand some different negotiation techniques so that you can discuss, in an informed manner, the approach your agent takes. Outlined below are 12 different real estate negotiation techniques: 1. Listen to [...]

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Urban legends run ramped and can be quite costly if you base a purchase or sale decision on something that you heard that turns out to be false. This article will attempt to dispel some of the legends out there. But this is only the tip of the iceberg, the best thing that you can [...]

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