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Gas prices are falling! Do you remember the last time gas prices were in the 70s? Just a month ago, we were looking at gas prices at 101.405. One year ago, they were 106.808. If you didn’t fill up your tank during the week, you will be paying more to do so this weekend. Gas prices are higher duri...

The December edition of my newsletter, 'Bricks & Mortar REAL ESTATE REPORTER' is now available. Visit http://dampsy.ca/December2008Newsletter.pdf to read the newsletter today. You'll find valuable real estate information & tips such as: "Selling NOW", "Bathroom Mould", "Consider Your Offer", and ...

I'm running for the Board of Directors of the London St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® this year.  I need your support please.  Last year everyone was acclaimed, this year 10 people are running for 4 positions...something's up!  Back in 1988-89 we had over 1,700 members at the board, by 1995 th...

CMHC forecasted this slow down over a year ago, kudos to them! If you want more info click or paste http://www.charitylinkrealty.ca/cityprofiles/london/index.jsp. On the right hand side click on the CMHC links, lots of good valuable information. The good news is we will continue to move to a bala...

Someone said you should not invest now because history will repeat itself; the recession in the U.S. is expected to hit Canada really hard, putting us in a recession by the next year. The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at an all-time high, Canada has reported that 50,000 jobs were lost in July ...

The September edition of my newsletter, 'Bricks & Mortar REAL ESTATE REPORTER' is now available. Click here to read the newsletter today. You'll find valuable real estate information & tips. I've designed my newsletter to be your link to realty. If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter, ju...

4 bedrooms Price: $179,900 Waverley is in the heart of the core, close to downtown, easy transportation to UWO, etc. This open concept home boasts 4 bedrooms. This is a must to inspect. There are lots of updates that are offered: furnace, bathroom, kitchen, etc. It could need a few finishing touc...

3 bedroom Price: $119,900 Close to downtown, river, and major routes. Lots of space for parking, 2 driveways. Many improvements: furnace, carpeting, siding, appliances, kitchen. Great investment. Quick possession possible. More information, visit www.dampsy.ca

On July 9, the Department of Finance announced that it will no longer offer 100% financing or 40 year amortizations. You will however be able to obtain mortgage loan insurance for amortizations of up to 35 years and up to 95% of the value of the property. So, if you were thinking of 100% financin...