Canadian home prices showed momentum in July, rising 1.1 percent from June, according to the Teranet-National Bank house price index. Victoria, Ottawa, Toronto and Quebec City had the highest month-to-month increases, and 10 of the 11 cities that the index tracks saw prices rise from June. The outlier was Winnipeg, where prices have ticked down […]
Buying a new home is a major investment and possibly the biggest financial decision of your life. If you're preparing to buy your first home it is important to remember that the cost is more than just your mortgage payment and down payment. RE/MAX Western Canada gives a list of expenses that will be incurred […]
Advice from the Canadian Home Builder's Association When you buy a brand new home, you will most likely make your decision based on the builder's plans or model homes, or a combination of the two. This requires careful thought and attention. It can be challenging to visualize what your home will look like when built, […]
Do you have a deck or patio? Feel like it needs a little sprucing up so you can truly optimize your outdoor living space while summer lasts? From choosing the right patio furniture, potted plants, lighting, barbeques and additional décor this article from Midlife Living gives 26 great ideas for dressing up your deck. Read […]
Taken from the Government of British Columbia If you own or lease a property in British Columbia you must pay property taxes annually for each property. This also includes manufactured or mobile homes. The money from your taxes goes to programs and services in your local community such as: Police and fire protection Emergency rescue […]
An article from the Canadian Home Builder's Association Come Home to Your Future: A Brand New Home Built For You Thinking about buying a home? Looking for great style and lots of features? Want a home that’s designed for your lifestyle? A home that is great to live in and “feels just right for you”? […]
The following article is from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine. Preparing any property for sale can be a daunting and often overwhelming task, even for a seasoned investor. Whether you are living in your current investment property or if it has been tenanted for years there are some key staging strategies that can help get […]
From the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Energy-Efficient Housing Made More Affordable with Mortgage Loan Insurance More than 17 percent of the energy consumed in Canada is used to run our homes. Buying an energy-efficient home or making energy-saving renovations can offer big savings. A 10% CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium refund, and a premium refund […]
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation launched their new web-based house market information portal this week. This tool will let users access the CMHC's scores of house marketing data in one, easily accessible location. it is a good business tool, good for consumers and best of all, this portal is free to use. In a […]
What are the definitions of some commonly used real estate terms? The brokerage is the real estate company where a REALTOR® is licensed. The licensee is a managing broker, associate broker and/or representative of a brokerage. A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of a local real estate board, provincial association and The Canadian Real […]
