Are corner lots a good investment?

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A common question we get asked is if corner lots are a good investment. Depending on who you speak to they will give give you different opinions. There are pros and cons to any purchase and everyone has different tastes. Before you decide to purchase ANY home you should do your research and get the [...]

The difference between down payment and deposit

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Often buyers get confused of what a down payment is and what a deposit is. A down payment is the amount of money you are going to give the financial institution you decided to get a mortgage with to attain a mortgage. A deposit on the other hand is the amount you give to the [...]

What is the minimum downpayment to buy a home?

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Is there a minimum amount that you have to have to purchase a home? Yes! the current minimum down payment that you must give to attain a mortgage is 5% of the purchase price. Ex. If you purchase a $300,000 home your total down payment would be $15,000 or 5% of the purchase price. If [...]

House-Connect interviews Bill Brough with Pastegraphics

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Here is a great interview by Bita Di Lisi with Bill Brough with Pastegraphics She asks questions that buyers ask us on a daily basis. Take a look at this video and let us know what you think. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or email us at info@house-connect.ca.

House-Connect interviews Christine Caponi Archictectural & Interior Designer

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Here is a great interview by Bita Di Lisi with Christine Caponi Achitectural & Interio Desnigner She asks questions that buyers ask us on a daily basis. Take a look at this video and let us know what you think. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or email us at info@house-connect.ca

House-Connect Interviews Garry Heard with GDHI Home Inspections

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Here is a great interview by Bita Di Lisi with Garry Heard with GDHI Home Inspections She asks questions that buyers ask us on a daily basis. Take a look at this video and let us know what you think. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or email us [...]

House-Connect interviews mortgage broker Marc Ruttenberg, CEO of Paramount Equity Solutions

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Here is a great interview by Bita Di Lisi with Mortgage broker Marc Ruttenberg CEO of Paramount Equity Solutions. She asks questions that buyers ask us on a daily basis. Take a look at this video and let us know what you think. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below [...]

Land Transfer Tax Explained

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When you decide to purchase a home one of the costs you agent should discuss with you is Land transfer tax. If you are a first time buyer there are rebates that you can take advantage of. -Provincial land transfer tax is payable anywhere is Ontario -Maximum provincial land transfer tax rebate for first time buyers is [...]

Who thinks the market is going to go down in 2012?

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The latest Toronto Market Forecast for 2012.  Toronto Real Estate will be balanced with values still on the increase. Call us today for all information and to discuss the right timing to buy a home or timing to sell a home in Toronto (GTA) Area

Should I hire a team or a single agent when I decide to buy or sell

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Thinking about selling your home? Need a Realtor? Someone that can get the job done? Perhaps you’re not sure which Real Estate Agent to choose. Perhaps you’re not sure if you need a single Agent or a Team.  If those are questions you have on your mind, look no further. There are pro’s and con’s [...]