Buying your first commercial industrial property needn’t be a daunting experience. You just need to have some basic knowledge and overcome the myths surrounding commercial property. If you’ve never purchased a commercial property before, you’ve probably heard the rumours about buying an industrial space. Do any of these ring a ...
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While we don’t often think of real estate work as dangerous, it can be. Selling your home – whether you’re downsizing, upsizing, or relocating – is an exciting time. It can also be nerve-racking: not only are you preparing for a move, but you’re also opening your home to strangers, ...
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I just finished a new Home Sellers Guide Book. It’s a collection of how-to’s, checklists, and worksheets to help clients understand what to expect during the real estate selling experience. Click on this link to get a free copy. ...
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I’m savvy in real estate. I’ve bought and sold three properties over the past six years and know what I’m doing. Do I really need a lawyer? Regardless of how comfortable or how many properties a person has purchased or sold, each transaction is unique and should be approached as ...
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On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the federal government’s intention to extend the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (foreign buyer ban), which was first introduced in 2023, by two years to January 2027. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) believes the federal government’s intention to extend ...
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Millions of Canadian homeowners are facing mortgage renewals in the coming years, with many feeling stressed as they prepare for higher payments amid persistently elevated interest rates. An estimated 2.2 million mortgages have either come up for renewal in 2024 or are set to renew in the coming year, ...
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New lending regulations came into effect at the end of 2024, aimed at improving accessibility for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners. Changes include the expansion of eligibility for 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages to all first-time homebuyers and all buyers of newly constructed homes, an increase from the previous ...
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Like other professionals, a REALTOR® is as good as the information at his or her disposal. The Multiple Listing Service® is a co-operative system used by REALTOR® Members of Canada’s real estate boards. It is different than the consumer websites realtor.ca and listings.trebhome.com, which offer a brief description of most ...
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1-Working with a professional provides peace of mind. REALTORS® adhere to a strict code of ethics, are insured and are committed to ongoing education. They have intimate knowledge of sales and trends in the local marketplace and their knowledge of contract law also ensures the paperwork is handled correctly. 2-Get ...
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