Hamilton Home Review-Robert J. Morrow, editor

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Real Estate Agent - Chase Realty Inc. Brokerage
A mix of timely issues concerning real estate buying and selling...and a little humour to lighten the load.

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2009 

Clients have been asking me just exactly how the Home Renovation Tax Rebte and the Provincial and Federal Grants available for improving the energy efficiencty of your home. I just read this post and found it explains the process very well. From an initial Energy Audit, through repairs and costs,...
02/27/2009
In Canada, a recent search of various mortgage brokers shows that the best mortgage term seems to be three years. For example, Mortgage Alliance states a variable rate of 3.75, TD Canada Trust 3.6%.  In the latter's case, even the five-year variable is 3.6%,  which begs the question "Why would an...
02/26/2009
This press release came across the wires this morning. An interesting alternatives for Canadians who have been told "No" to mortgages from banks, lenders, etc. A private operation by Moishe Alexander who is a unique individual representing private money in a fund calld the Canadian Funding Corpor...
02/12/2009
This blog comment from the 2008 Remodelling Cost vs Value report is interesting in that it suggest curb appeal projects (siding, roofing, decks, etc.) play a stronger role in realizing ROI upon selling. I think the siding thing is limited to certain markets but then again, if the home isn't brick...
02/09/2009
The home renovation giant Lowe's recently entered the Hamilton market and, to my understanding, has had huge success thus far (at least they spend an incredible amount on advertising). So, perhaps their research is worth repeating. Their lates survey states that the new Home Revovation Tax Credit...
02/07/2009
Well, with the billions of dollars being thrown around in both the US and Canada these days, a tax credit doesn't seem like much, does it? However, for those buying their first home, the credit, based on $5,000, will certainly come in handy, though not when you're actually buying the home. My und...
02/07/2009
With some of the blame being thrown on banks for not helping us out of this economic downturn, at least TD is attempting something, albeit minor in my opinion. Now you can defer up to four mortgage payments at any time during its tenure. You still pay interest, and future payments are adjusted to...
02/05/2009
Okay, I know it's a subject we don't like to discuss. But with job losses mounting in certain parts of Ontario, it is clear that many will be considering bankruptcy as a solution to their problems. The first consideration is whether or not you lose your home. And although people will give you dif...
02/05/2009
I like to deal in fair play to my competitors, especially when they are activerain peers also. So here's a blog post from a FSBO company in Durham County (that's in Canada's mid-north). I can find little fault with what they say about selling privately, other than that they don't substantiate the...
02/03/2009
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