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(NC) Selling a home can be stressful. Between the constant cleaning and scheduling for countless showings, homeowners also want to make sure they get a fair price for their pride and joy. “Not all sellers have a huge budget to revamp their homes prior to selling,” says Nancy Peterson, home design expert. “But there are […]
People who inhabit and visit the houses we live in come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from infants to seniors, with various ever-changing abilities and skills. As we grow up, grow old and welcome new people to our homes, our housing needs change. A house that is designed and constructed to reflect the principles […]
As of September 28th, 2015, CMHC will be changing it’s borrowing rules to help facilitate more affordable housing in Canada. Currently, home owners with legal rental units can use 50% of the rental income towards their total income which means that home buyers can borrow more money. When the new rules come into affect, borrowers […]
As you might have seen in the news, the Bank of Canada cut it's overnight rate to 0.5% from 0.75%. Here is what this change might mean to you. If you currently have a fixed rate mortgage, your mortgage payments will remain unchanged. However, if your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next […]
Against the backdrop of mixed economic signals at home and abroad, Canada’s real estate market remained healthy in the second quarter of 2015, with solid national average price appreciation across housing segments. Furthermore, the combination of high sales volumes and vigorous price appreciation in Canada’s largest cities has put the national residential real estate market […]
If you should fall victim to identity theft, it is important that you act quickly. Contacting the correct agencies and filing the necessary reports will go a long way toward minimizing any damage to your financial well-being. CREDIT BUREAUS Immediately contact the fraud departments of each of the credit bureaus listed on the back of […]
The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 183,959 units in June compared to 179,908 in May, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts. “The trend in housing starts increased this month as multiple starts […]
