News reports this morning are indicating that the Canadian dollar is expected to hit Parr by end of business today with our American Counter Parts. Click here for more details. Although, I am thinking great maybe now is a wonderful to take an extended holiday down south I am also feeling the tug of our ever changing economical situation here in Canada, and can’t help wondering what this may mean ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on March 19, 2010
Here is more great information for those seeking to buy a home and those looking to sell.
The Canadian Press
Date: Monday Mar. 8, 2010 7:59 AM ET
TORONTO — A new study by the Royal Bank suggests more Canadians are very likely to buy a new home in the next two years.
Ten per cent of the 2,047 people surveyed for the 17th annual RBC home ownership study said they plan to buy a home by 2012 ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on March 8, 2010
So although the Olympics have come to an end I thought I would share with you some interesting facts that I read about the Olympics.
The 5 Rings on the Olympic Flag Symbolize 5 significant continents and are interconnected to symbolize the friendship to be gained from these international competitions.
The First winter games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924.
Prior to the first winter ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on March 3, 2010
I recently came across some fantastic news for the Kingston and Area housing Market. So I thought I would share with you. According to KAREA (Kingston and Area Real Estate Association) This is the comparison from January 2009 vs. January 2010.
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Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on March 3, 2010
There has been much discussion in the last few weeks surrounding the new lending guidelines within Canada. When you break it all down nothing has really changed. So let go through these new guidelines.
A) A borrower must qualify for a 5yr Fixed Mortgage (Banks have always had the ability to qualify you for a 5yr fixed mortgage prior to giving you other options)
B) ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on February 24, 2010
Investing in your Future!.
Whether you are a 1st time buyer, or not, when you purchase a home you want to ensure that you get the best Return on your Investment.
Therefore, I would like to provide you with a little insert that I found interesting this month from the Realtor Edge, news letter: Pertaining to purchasing a secondary home for the purpose of renting.
“The cost of retrofitting ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on February 11, 2010
Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone enjoyed a Safe & Happy Holiday
Its hard to believe that 2010 is already upon us however, great things are happening.
I would like to thank everyone for helping make 2009 another successful year.
I hope to see you out supporting our community and cheering on the Ontario Men's Curling Championship.
The event kicks-off February 1, 2010 and wraps up February ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on January 22, 2010
I was just reading an article on cbc news released today November 16th that CREA is forcasting MLS sales to exceed the predicted numbers in 2009 and also 2010. For the full article click here
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on November 16, 2009
I received I great newsletter from a recommended Mortgage Specialist at The Royal Bank that explains what people are doing with the different types of Mortgage Options in this economy. Be sure to contact Vicki if you have questions.
Making sense of mortgage rates in today’s economy
Many prospective homebuyers are wondering what has happened to mortgage ...
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on October 29, 2009
So effective next week on October 26, 2009 you can no longer talk on your cell phone while driving according to http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/topics/cellular.shtml
So if anyone see me talking without my handsfree unit in my ear then be sure to yell at me. :)
Posted by Cindy Haggerty
on October 20, 2009