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CREA Housing Predictions for 2016 and Federal Government Minimum Increases

What are the Housing Predictions for 2016 in Toronto and Beyond? In the New Year, the Canadian federal government will hike the minimum down payment on the portion of new insured mortgages above $500,000 from five to ten per cent, starting Feb. 15 The portion that’s less than $500,000 will stay at five per cent. …

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Toronto Millennials — A Landlord’s Dream

Toronto Millennials are poised to take over the rental market. Are you ready for them? Millennials: We’ve heard this term thrown around a lot lately, but who exactly are they and what role does Generation Y play in the real estate market? You don’t need to have an inside scoop to know that Toronto and …

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In Toronto, ‘Tis the Season to Save Money–Ways to save on energy costs in the winter

As the mercury continues to drop, families across the GTA begin to haul the heavy coats, mitts, toques and scarves out of storage. Preparing our bodies for the harsh Canadian is always a tedious task and a sad reminder of the cold months that lay ahead.   Just like our bodies, our houses need special …

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TREB Market Watch, October 2015 — Are Mortgage Rates on the Rise?

Are Mortgage Rates in Canada on the Rise? In an announcement made last week by Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McClean, GTA home sales showed the best results on record to date. With 8,804 home sales reported through TREB’s MLS® system, October was a favourable month for Greater Toronto Area REALTORS®.   Additionally, The …

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Liberal Party Policy Change–Additional Land Transfer Tax for Buyers in Ontario

The Municipal Land Transfer Tax is coming to a town near you, and most likely, your town as well.   The dreaded Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) might be spreading across Ontario as an additional taxation measure backed by the Liberal Government. This tax will be on top of the existing Provincial Land Transfer Tax …

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