Mass transit, highway construction and other infrastructure are key considerations when planning your purchase
Where you choose to settle down will affect the quality of your life while living there, as well as your home's resale potential down the road. And, while you can renovate or even rebuild a house to change its features, location is one thing you can't change, so choose wisely.
When ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 28, 2012
Are you dreaming of spending summers at a lakefront cottage? Or maybe you've always wanted to own a home as an investment? Whatever your reason for wanting to purchase a second property, knowing your financing options before you buy is crucial to avoid surprised down the road.
"Financing the purchase of a second property can be complicated at first glance." says Farhaneh Haque, regional ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 23, 2012
By Jayson Schwarz
So you have started the hunt for your next home. That means it's also time for your to choose a lawyer. Below I've provided a few basic steps to get your started.
The first thing to do is figure out wher you want to live, and learn about the area. what does this mean? research, research and more research! Block out, as broadly as possible, the boundaries of the area you ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 18, 2012
When you're buying your first home, one of the key questions you will have is what type of home to buy. The answer is very individual: it really depends on your situation - from the amount of your down payments to where you work to whether you have kids to other personal circumstances.
sure, many of us would love a large house on an expansive property on a quiet cul-de-sac in the best ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 14, 2012
Make sure your mortgage needs fit in with the rest of your financial priorities, say specialists in this field. This is an important consideration whether you are buying a new home or refinancing property you already own.
Depending on your personal situation, you may want a mortgage with more flexibility or more security. When making your choice, say BMO adviseors, consider the following:
The ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 10, 2012
Market Watch Report : April 2012
Market Remains Tight with Sales Up in April
May 3, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,350 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in April 2012. This level of sales was 18 per cent higher than the 8,778 firm deals reported in April 2011. The strongest sales growth was reported in the single-detached market segment, with transactions of ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 4, 2012
By Rob Carrick from The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Apr. 04, 2012
Let’s see whether the many people who bought a house in 2007 show the appropriate killer instinct when renewing their mortgages this year.
Surveys indicate that about one-third of mortgage holders are actively trying to terminate their mortgages early by making extra payments. But we need to do more now, ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on May 1, 2012
Looking for some help from green thumb experts this spring? Here are 5 great gardening tips from the experts at Canada Blooms!
Keep it local
Buying plants and trees that support local harvesters is a growing trend, says Landscape Ontario’s Denis Flanagan, who links the shift to the popularity of the 100-mile diet, which involves eating only food grown within a 100- mile radius of where ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on April 24, 2012
Markham - A New Direction
Markham has experienced dramatic growth and change for the past decade. For continuing enhance this beautiful city of cohesion for Markham citizens, strategics have been asked by residents, local businesses, and other interested parties to share their thoughts on Markham’s future direction through Click with Markham campaign.
A community sustainability plan, the ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on April 10, 2012
Market Watch Report : March 2012
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,690 sales through the TorontoMLS System in March 2012. This result was up by almost eight per cent in comparison to the 8,986 deals reported during the same period in 2011.
“The GTA resale market has not suffered from a lack of willing buyers this year. Buyers have been spurred ...
Posted by Sunny Sharma
on April 5, 2012