Sun, September 27 2009 5:11 pm
Choosing a Real Estate Representative
Do you trust your Real Estate Representatives?
What are the three most important things you would want in someone helping you with what is considered to be one of the most important "money" matter decisions you will make in your life time?
Suggestions: First impression, from the time you meet them through the first hour you are talking, are they asking questions instead of talking about themselves?
Do they seem passionate and "real" about their job and their relations....
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Tue, September 22 2009 12:53 pmBuying a Home
Current Home Buyer Incentives
Current Homebuyer Incentives
Home Buyers Plan
1. What is the Home Buyer's Plan?
The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw funds from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.
2. What is the current maximum amount that can be withdrawn under the HBP?
Currently, the maximum amount that an individual can withdraw in a calendar ye....
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Sat, September 12 2009 11:19 amMarket Trends
Today's Real Estate Market
Royal LePage Real Estate Advisor Survey indicates industry is confident current market strength is sustainable
- Low interest rates seen as primary market driver -
TORONTO, Sept. 10 /CNW/ - The Royal LePage Real Estate Advisor Survey of
more than 1,100 Royal LePage agents and brokers across Canada shows that 61
per cent believe the housing market's current strength is sustainable.
Canada's resale housing market witnessed record-setting resale volumes in July
prompting th....
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