Market Watch
Record First Quarter Sales April 6, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,430 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to 22,418 – the best result on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the ...
Posted by Brenda Stansford
on April 14, 2010
Canada's Economic Action Plan's Home Renovation Tax Credit could help you save $1350 on home improvements purchased before February 1st, 2010.
The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a federal non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses for improvements to your house, condo or cottage exceeding $1,000, but not more than $10,000.
Be sure to get your contracts in writing, keep your receipts, and ...
Posted by Brenda Stansford
on October 16, 2009
If you've been putting off home renovations, now is the time to act.
In an effort to boost this particular sector, the federal government introduced the Home Renovation Tax Credit, which puts money in your pocket and those in the home renovation industry.
The measure was introduced last month in the federal budget and can provide up to $1,350 in tax relief on qualified work on an eligible dwelling. ...
Posted by Brenda Stansford
on February 27, 2009
Don Lawby, President of CENTURY 21 Canada, in discussion with the Globe and Mail
Don Lawby participated in an online discussion on Globeandmail.com and answered questions from Globe and Mail readers about the Canadian real estate market.
Click here to read the full transcript of the forum - Real Estate: Dealing in a buyer's market.
Don Lawby, President of CENTURY 21 Canada
Posted by Brenda Stansford
on February 6, 2009
With the effects of the global economic downturn, the housing market has become an ideal market for home buyers. But if you're in the market to sell your home, you may be wondering what you can do to use the current economic condition to your advantage. Here are two ways for sellers to improve their situation in a down market.
Improve the sales value of your home.
No one wants ...
Posted by Brenda Stansford
on February 6, 2009