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The Home Inspection Process, What Home Buyers Need To Know

Hiring a home inspector can be one of the most important decisions you make during the home buying process. A good home inspector can uncover potential problems in and around the home that weren't originally disclosed. Uncovering these issues…
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Should I Buy A House Or A Condo?

They say a house doesn't always make a home. The same can be said for condos. It’s not a home unless it suits your needs and reflects your lifestyle- and houses reflect a different lifestyle than condos. It’s important to be aware of how…
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Types of Insurance Home Owners Need

Buying a home is usually the number one investment for most people in their lives.  Because of this, it is important to safeguard that investment with the proper insurance policies.  From protecting the home itself to protecting your financial…
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First Time Home Buyers Can Use RRSP Funds Tax Free

Did you know that first time home buyers in Canada can use part of their R.R.S.P. without having to pay taxes?  The Home Buyers Plan (HBP) is a Canadian federal government program which helps Canadian residents buy a home for the first time.…
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Choosing The Right Insurance For Your Home

Do you know what type of homeowner's insurance is right for you?  If you're like most home buyers, you probably treat the process of getting insurance for your home as an afterthought.  Understanding the type of insurance coverage you have…
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What is the Buyer Representation Agreement?

As most of you know, when you choose to sell your home and work with a real estate professional you are asked to sign a Listing Agreement. What most home buyers don't know though, is that there's an agreement made just for them too. A lot…
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New mortgage rules In Canada

So many of you may have heard that the government has yet again crunched down on mortgage rules. On June 21, in response to increasing household debt, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced new rules that he says could save Canadians thousands…
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First time homebuyers: Use your tax benefits & RRSP funds

There are all sorts of benefits to being a first time homebuyer in Canada. Two you may be entitled to are the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan and the First-time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Program. Let's see how each works and whether or not they apply to…
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Rock this way! – Another rockin’ Vaughan business

Finding the perfect home isn’t just about the house. A huge part of the search involves finding the right location with the necessary amenities, especially if you have children. This week, I’d like to highlight a local business, keeping…
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Land Transfer Tax REFUND

The general consensus about the Land Transfer Tax is that it is pesky, expensive, and an unwelcome addition to the sale and purchase of every home. There are some intricate details to this tax that - if you purchase unadvised by a realtor…