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  • “Real Estate Market Review: February 2023 and Beyond

    It is always a good idea to put the real estate market into a historical perspective.  With that in mind, we look back to a year ago, in February and March 2022.

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  • What to Look for in a Mortgage Broker

    You’ve decided that you need a mortgage broker, but you are at a loss about the qualities you should be looking for.  Here are some top ideas you should consider.

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  • Understanding the Possible Reasons for a Denied Bank Mortgage Application

    Everything you have heard about how home mortgage interest rates are increasing is true.  However, you are in the market for either a new mortgage or a home equity line of credit (HELOC

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  • Mortgage Agents and Brokers Licensing

    The Province of Ontario regulates these licenses for those who are allowed to offer mortgages to potential home borrowers.

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  • January Market Update

    According to the governor of the Bank of Canada, interest rates are likely to remain stable for the present but certainly no reduction in the rates. 

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  • How Likely is a Real Estate Crash in 2023?

    Prices everywhere are increasing, seemingly day over day.  The economy in our country is really feeling the impact of internal and external factors that are of major concern for everyone from the Prime Minister to the person who sweeps the floors at night. 

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  • Q1 2023 Homebuyers Quick Reference Guide

    While everyone anticipated a back to new normal in 2022, the housing market did not exactly cooperate. Interest rates increased, which was a great impact on the housing market.

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  • December Market 2022 Review

    When December rolls around each year, we have a tendency to consider data for year-end results, and that is appropriate.

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  • What to Know About Assignment Sales

    A transaction that many people are not aware of is an assignment sale.  This is when an original buyer allows another person or entity to take over the sale, including all the rights and obligations that were outlined in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. This transaction occurs before the original buyer closes on the sale.  Here are some details and benefits.

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  • Q1 2023 Homebuyers Quick Reference Guide

    While everyone anticipated a back to new normal in 2022, the housing market did not exactly cooperate.  Interest rates increased, which was a great impact on the housing market.  Properties still changed hands but at a slower rate.  Mortgage rates increased along with the interest rates to a tune of about 3%, translating to over […]

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