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There’s a renewed sense that the real estate agent is out and buying a home on your own, or with limited help, is the way to go. Is it really? Is it enough to rely on an internet-based do-it-yourself company or just a lawyer to buy a home?
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In January of this year, Jim Flaherty, Canada’s minister of finance, announced that new mortgage and HELOC restrictions were to come into effect in March, 2011. The purpose of the new restrictions was to help curb consumer debt, which was said to be rising at an alarming rate. So have Flaherty’s restrictions brought the stability he sought, or are consumers only sinking deeper into debt?
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Canadians are paying more to live in this country. A lot more! As of May 2011 inflation is up 3.7 percent compared to the same time last year. These latest inflation numbers further illustrate why home sales in Canada are slowing.
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The weather is slowly getting warmer. That means many things, but for those interested in real estate, spring is all about a sizzling, busy market.
This year, reports are warning us this could be the last hot spring market for awhile. Here are some suggestions for staying cool when the housing market is on fire all around you.
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With the recent mortgage rule changes announced by the Federal Government last month many economists expected that this would be the last arrow fired to finally slow down the Canadian housing market. Along with a slower than expected economic recovery …
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Want to know what the outlook is on mortgage rates for the next 30 to 40 days? Our panel of mortgage experts share their views on Canadian Mortgage Rate Trends.
Panel Consensus
May 2012
