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Interest Rates Lowest Ever

Posted on March 19, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Investors, Real Estate, Toronto | Tags: , , , |

- In another attempt to stimulate the sluggish economy, the Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney cut the interest rate to 0.5%, the lowest ever. The Bank has cut the key rate by four percentage points since December 2007.
In its announcement the Bank stated that this rate is to remain at its current level or [...]

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What to Look for When Buying a 2 Family Home

Posted on February 15, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Investors, Real Estate | Tags: , , , , |

First of all you want to hire a Realtor to work with you who is an expert in this area.
Here are some items to keep in mind:
1.  What is your budget for a home?  Do you need a tenant to help pay for your mortgage?
2.  Find out how much rent is appropriate for the area.
3. [...]

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Amazing Rates on Mortgages

Posted on January 22, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Investors, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: |

I am able to offer some amazing mortgage rates now to my clients since the Bank of Canada reduced their rates this week. Now the banks are passing the savings onto you.
You could receive a:

5-Year Closed/Fixed at 3.65%
3-Year Closed/Fixed at 3.25%
Refinancing 5-Year Closed/Fixed 4.09%
Variable mortgage at 3.25%.

For every $100,000 of mortgage you save approximately [...]

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How Will I Pay My Mortgage?

Posted on January 15, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Investors, Mortgages | Tags: , , , |

I will state the obvious, we are experiencing a recession here in Canada.  And some people may be questioning whether they will be able to pay their mortgage in the near future.  A home with a basement apartment may be the key.  If you have a home currently with a second kitchen in the basement, [...]

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New Years Real Estate Chat Online

Posted on January 4, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Investors, Sellers |

On Wednesday, January 7th at 10:00 PM, I will be online to answer your Real Estate questions. I am sure everyone out there has lots of questions about the economy, the impact on Real Estate, whether to wait to buy or sell their home, etc.
Please visit www.torontosuburbs.wordpress.com and on the left hand side you will [...]

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Attention Investors

Posted on December 16, 2008. Filed under: Investors | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Real Estate Investors, now is the time!  There are many condominium projects on track for the GTA and now is a great time to buy them.  With it harder for some people to attain mortgage financing, they are once again renting and with this increased demand there are fewer rental units available.  The current vacancy [...]

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