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A conventional mortgage comes from a conventional lender like a bank; these are great for some, but most of us should talk with a Toronto mortgage broker before we decide on a specific avenue of financing. You’ll be able to find all kinds of different lenders who specialize in bad credit mortgage...
10/01/2012
It’s not an unknown fact that real estate commissions have remained steady over the years. Ranging from 5-7% (on average), real estate commissions have been part of the real estate industry for decades.  But, the real question is: are real estate fees driving up the costs of real estate in genera...
09/29/2012
You have decided to either list (sell) your home, buy a new one or, or both!  Who do you call first? Do you need a listing agent? A buyer’s agent? Or, perhaps one individual real estate agent that can help with both the sale of your home and the purchase of a new one?  Let’s take a look at the di...
09/21/2012
Contrary to popular opinion, real estate agents are rarely rich. While a five or six percent commission might seem like a considerable pay cheque, you have to remember the costs. REALTORS® spend a considerable amount of money marketing themselves and their properties. What’s more, each agent is r...
07/31/2012
The recession has delivered a buyer’s market. Getting a fast sale is difficult, now that there’s a vast inventory, catering to relatively few buyers. It’s in their hands. But selling your home isn’t impossible – even in this climate. In fact, your home will typically get more attention during its...
04/11/2012
Knowing when your strongest offer has arrived is never easy. There are formulas to help you gauge the right time to accept. Property expert, Ed Mead says that all buyers have 3 offers in them. It makes sense doesn’t it? You’d expect the first offer to be an attempt at a bargain. But formulas will...
04/09/2012
You might pull your hair out in New York. ‘The city that never sleeps’ lives up to its name, with the highest cost of living and highest population. And you’d probably scream your way to work in Washington or Chicago; both cities will have you in traffic jams for 70 hours each year. But this list...
04/07/2012
Foreclosure is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can endure. The sheer fear of it has bred a number of foreclosure myths. A common story is that foreclosure happens fast. In fact, it begins no earlier than 90 days after a missed mortgage payment. The average borrower can expect to wait...
04/07/2012
It’s no wonder people keep selling with the big companies. The top real estate brands are just so recognizable – Century 21, RE/MAX and Coldwell Banker. Are those names you could ever forget? Well, a survey found that 95% of respondents recognized the name ‘Century 21’. It was 91% for RE/MAX, whi...
04/05/2012
Remember that with a new house usually comes a new mortgage.  Make sure you spend a little time doing the same due diligence on your new mortgage as you do on your new house.  Here are 5 things you should keep an eye out for when shopping for mortgage rates. 1.  Know What You Can Afford How much ...
04/04/2012
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