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Exponentially Increasing Information

  We now have web in our pockets, as part of our smart phones, and it is always turned on. We share, or at least have the easy ability to share, all aspects of our lives. The trick is to navigate all this information effectively. Share critical info such as what merchants to trust, where to obtain food, what animals to eat, where to get supplies and which service providers to go to. Humans ...

*IMPORTANT* Mortgage Qualification Changes Announced Today:

Hello Everyone: Please read below as these changes will impact the qualifications for house purchasers. Please speak to your mortgage broker for futher information. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has just announced sweeping changes to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada’s national housing agency. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed ...

Market Watch – June 2012 Spring Sales at a High for the Year

The residential housing market is strong in most areas across the country. New listings were also up substantially on a year-over-year basis in May. Strong competition between buyers seeking to purchase low-rise home types drove strong price growth in May. However, if new listings continue to grow at the pace they did in May for the remainder of 2012, the annual rate of price growth should begin ...

Tips for buying a fixer-upper without losing your shirt

Location is one of the most important elements when considering the purchase of a property.  Many things can be changed, but the location cannot.  Buy the worst home in a good neighbourhood.  The surrounding property values will have an impact on the ultimate value of the property and your investment will be sound if, once improved, it will be similar to homes in the surrounding area. ...
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Thought of the day - 1

I've learned that people will forget what you said; People will forget what you did; But people will never forget HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL! - Maya Angelou -

Richmond HIll Homes for Sellers and Buyers

It has been quite a marketplace in Richmond Hill this year. The buyers are very detailed and they know what they want in this current marketplace; however sellers are in more control as there are only a limited number of decent listings on the market. Once again, a clean home that is clutter free and staged the right way will sell quickly in this current marketplace.....of course with the help of a ...

Thornhill Soccer Opening Day

  The Boys are Back in Town. The Century 21 Walker Team Under 12 Boys stormed the field at Thornlea Reservoir this weekend. Fortunately the rain held off but on a sour note we are now 0-1 on the season. Don't take it hard. It's a long season and we will overcome. The Thornhill Soccer Association deserves all the credit for organizing the opening day games and photo shoot. It went off without ...

Investing

Everyone always wants to know how to make more money.  Do they ask their boss for a raise? Do they invest in stocks, GIC's, TFSA's; do they start their own business?  But what about investing in real estate?  Do you invest in commercial or residentia property?  How do you know what works for you or in what area? Toronto is booming, condos being constructed everywhere, fewer ...