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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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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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Along with the weather, the real estate market seems to be getting better. Stale homes which have stayed the course through the sleet and snow are now hanging sold signs on the front lawns. These properties that have sat for 6 months are now selling in multiple offers. It is almost like a spoiled child [...]

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Decreased consumer confidence in the real estate market has created a decline in home sales worldwide, however the Greater Toronto Area has made a recovery from the economic downturn. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a 19% increase in the purchase of resale houses from November 2007 to November 2008, and a 3% increase in [...]

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Etobicoke real estate prices are definitely following the reported trend of the Greater Toronto Area, that being a notable and steady climb since the fall months of 2005. Taking a closer review of 2005 and 2006 real estate in Etobicoke, there is a slight difference in prices from North Etobicoke to South Etobicoke with North [...]

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Selling or buying a house is never an easy task. However, there are many guides that can help you answer some of the most common questions that come up. When you wish to buy real estate in Toronto, certain things may seem confusing and you will need to clarify them prior to purchasing your new [...]

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Toronto real estate agents are not just generically categorized but there are specific types.  Others add certain titles to their names in order to stand out.  This gets most people looking to buy or sell property confused.  Who is a listing agent?  How about a buying agent?  Who is a transaction agent and who is [...]

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