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  1. House Hunting

    Are you on a house hunt? If so, while a great functional home layout and a central location are arguably two of the most important considerations, something that should also be considered is what the community has to offer. The City of Markham offers a multitude of fun recreational activities for you and your family, along with workshops to help keep your health in check. This spring, the Markham ...

  2. Health

    Are you or a loved one concerned about your cholesterol levels? If so, Markham can provide the services you need to learn more about cholesterol and what you can do to keep your level in check.  On Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, the Markham Public Libraries will be hosting a workshop at Cornell Library at located at 3201 Bur Oak Avenue, near the Markham Stouffville Hospital at Highway ...

  3. Spring Has Sprung.....

    Not sure about the spring weather but the "Spring Market" for real estate has certainly taken hold. With Mortgage rates coming down and prime staying the same, the market has continued to move full steam ahead. So, all you Sellers out there, this is the time! Call me, I would love to help.

    • Tags: Spring!
    • April 23, 2014
    • Eva Walker
  4. BUY or NOT BUY a home in the next 5 years?

     BUY or not BUY a home in the next 5 years ??? BMO survey in regards to homeownership intentions over next 5 Years concludes the following: - Buying Intentions: softens in the GTA -- 51 % of homeowners plan to buy in the next 5 years, 8 points down from 2013. - Price expectations: Homeowners' expectations of price gains reasonable as appreciation begins to slow. In Ontario, homeowners ...

  5. Easter

    If you and your family are looking for a new neighbourhood to call home, Markham may be just what you’re looking for. It offers a multitude of amenities such as malls, parks and historic areas to keep your family entertained.  Come and experience one of the close-knit community's traditions on Saturday, April 19. In celebration of Easter, Main Street Markham will be hosting an event that ...

  6. CENTURY 21 At A Glance

    Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership www.century21.ca The CENTURY 21 Brand was introduced to Canada in 1974 with the first office opening in British Columbia in February, 1975.  Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership is Canadian owned,  expands across the country from coast to coast and is operated by the Charlwood Pacific Group. The CENTURY 21 System consists of ...

    • April 14, 2014
    • Sharon Loduca
  7. First Time Home Buyer Seminar - April 29 2014 - 519 Queen St W
    First Time Home Buyer Seminar - April 29 2014 - 519 Queen St W

    First Time Home Buyer Seminar Are you looking for your first home?  Do you know where to start?  Do you have questions? Then join Emerald Wang and Nicholas Chan at a first time home buyers seminar that will answer all your questions about buying your first home.  Learn about topics such as: Budeting and Saving for your First Home Obtaining a Mortgage and Importance of a Pre-Approval Incentives ...

  8. Property Brothers Casting in GTA

    Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott help homeowners move up the property ladder. Jonathan completes renovations for a successful sale and sales rep Drew oversees the selling and buying process. The show is looking for 13 families who have detached homes in need of a light cosmetic makeover and staging to take it from drab to fab. Filming will take place this May to October, with each makeover taking ...

  9. It's Big Bike Time Again
    It's Big Bike Time Again

      Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. rides again! The 2014 season is upon us and we are looking for enthusiastic riders in each office to join us in the fight against heart disease and stroke.   Realtors, Staff and Members of the community are welcome to register on our Heritage Has Heart Big Bike to ride with us for a worthy cause. Visit www.bigbike.ca ...

  10. Sales and Average Price Up in March

    April 7, 2014 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported strong year-over-year increases in TorontoMLS home sales and the average selling price in March 2014. Home ownership affordability, backstopped by low borrowing costs, continued to be a key factor underlying this growth. A total of 8,081 sales were reported in March 2014 – ...

  11. Could Resale Condos be the answer?

    As "sellers coninue to dominate the undersupplied single family housing market" in the GTA, could resale condos be the answer for buyers? A new report from Scotiabank signals this could be the answer that buyers are looking for right now:

  12. Market Watch March 2014

    The latest sales figures for the Greater Toronto Area have just been released. The Greater Toronto Area Realtors reported a number of sales growth indicators, including a total of 8,081 sales transactions through the TorontoMLS system last month, up from 7,357 in March 2013, representing a 7.2 per cent year-over-year increase. There were also a higher number of new listings last month, with 14,829 ...

  13. Public Library

    Public libraries across Markham are hosting a program for new parents this spring. The program consists of 8 weekly story-time sessions to create educational and special moments between parents and their baby. This program is ideally suited for newborns and babies who have not begun to walk, as the books selected are known to cultivate brain development in babies.  Angus Glen Library will ...

  14. Toronto and GTA sales for March 2014

    Sales growth was much stronger in March than January and February . Average selling price increased by about 8%, year over year. Why ??? Borrowing cost is low and declining, shortage of listings, lots of first time home buyers willing to enter the market before CMHC restrictions apply ( May 1st ) . Strong price growth is expected for the remainder of 2014. Condo resale prices were up 5.1% in Toronto ...

  15. Buyer's Closing Costs

    Buying a home involves more out-of-pocket than just the down payment. There are also closing costs to pay for items such as title searches, disbursements fees, inspections, courier charges, etc.  Closing costs are on top of the purchase price. How Much Are Closing Costs? As a rule of thumb, closing costs to buy a home run about 2 to 4 percent of the purchase price. The total ...

    • April 1, 2014
    • Sabrina Cameron
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