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2015 

What is the Ontario Land Transfer tax? Simply put, the Ontario Land Transfer Tax is a provincial tax payable by the buyer of a home upon taking possession of the property. So, if you purchase a property or land you are responsible for paying Land Transfer Tax to the province at the time the trans...
03/15/2015
Renting a house and credit checks. How does this topic pertain to you? Did you know that when you borrow money and pay it back you are building credit history? That’s exactly what happens. A credit report will outline information about how you use your credit card and when you make payments. It w...
03/11/2015
Home Inspections what to Expect? There are a great deal of home buyers out there that don’t really know what to expect from a home inspection. Let me start by saying that a good home inspection will assist homebuyers make appropriate decisions. They can help you understand a home’s condition. If ...
03/10/2015
How much do you need for a downpayment on a home? The is perhaps the most frequently asked question by many prospective buyers. It is possible to buy a home with 5% down, the amount of your down payment will determine whether you’ll have a conventional mortgage or an insured, high-ratio mortgage....
03/09/2015
Condominiums and the law. You may be wondering how significant this topic may be to you. Well, let me start by saying that if you live in a condominium or plan to purchase a condominium you must abide by the Condominium Act, the condominium declaration, condominium by-laws and the condominium rul...
03/08/2015
Have you ever wondered what are the top 3 reasons why real estate deals fall apart? I have found from experience that even after a deal is signed you are never in the clear. Here are my top 3 reasons why real estate deals fall apart. 1. Poor Financing The home buyer must obtain a mortgage to fina...
03/05/2015
Have you ever wondered what are the top 5 questions to ask a realtor? You’ve taken the time to compile a list of agents that you will be interviewing in order to assist you in selling your home. So now is the time to ask the right questions. I have compiled a list of questions that I have been as...
03/04/2015
What is a timeshare and what are the pros and cons of timeshares? Let’s begin by defining a timeshare. Atimeshare is a type of property ownership in which you share ownership of a single property with a group of people. You are bound to a specific place and time each year. There is also another t...
03/03/2015
Marijuana grow-op’s are places where marijuana is or was grown for a period of time. Also known as “grow-op’s, the size of the operation can range from one marijuana plant to thousands of plants. So you might ask, well what does this have to do with me? If you are a buyer, you should ensure that ...
03/02/2015
It comes as no surprise that there is a large amount of rental units in the south peel region. Nowadays, more and more residents are turning to rental units as their preferred choice of accommodation. I mean why wouldn’t you rent? You pay your monthly rent; and you pay your hydro bill every month...
03/01/2015
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