Is your income at risk? Your home doesn’t have to be
When life delivers an unexpected blow – like a serious illness, a marital separation or loss of employment – it can be difficult to stay on track. Sometimes, it can even put your ability to make your mortgage payments at serious risk.This scenario
HST squeezes middle-class homebuyers, hits GTA hardest, new report finds
Greater Toronto Area homebuyers will absorb an exorbitant share of the whopping $800 million tax increase on new homebuyers across the province under the Provincial government's harmonized sales tax (HST), which could threaten up to 21,200 jobs, a
Don't let your mortgage automatically renew
(NC)-When's the last time you thought about your mortgage? Do you know your rate? Do you know when your term is up for renewal? Do you know what happens if you don't renew your mortgage? Many Canadians don't. It's no wonder when it comes time to renew a
Bring the indoors outside
People are moving outdoors to create more space at home to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Sales tax harmonization will hurt resale home market
TORONTO, March 26 /CNW/ - Ontario's REALTORS(R) say the McGuinty governments plan to harmonize the GST and PST will add over $2,000 to the cost of a real estate transaction, hurting the resale home market and prolonging the housing industry's recovery
Energy-efficient housing made more affordable
As the price of energy continues to rise, homebuyers are becoming more conscious of the energy efficiency of their potential home. Today, more options exist to buy an energy efficient abode than ever before. The growing demand for energy efficiency has
Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax Details
Q: How do I determine how much land transfer tax I will have to pay on my new home and if I qualify for a rebate'
Home Shopping
Q: How effective a tool is the Internet when it comes to shopping for a new home'
Black Kitchen Decor
Adding black kitchen appliances to your kitchen decor can give the room an elegant, sophisticated feel.
How to read your new home floorplans
Q: When reading real estate floor plans, what are some things to keep in mind to make sure I know exactly what I'm getting'
