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2009 

In a word no! Title insurance is no substitute for a survey. It seems to have become somewhat of a common practice in the last few years for newer inexperienced real estate agents to advise clients against the expense of a survey, along with the recommendation to purchase title insurance as a way...
05/21/2009
The Dalton McGinty government has introduced legislation to implement the harmonization of the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) with the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in 2010. So instead of seeing a 5% GST and an 8% PST on whatever you buy, you will see a combined tax of 13% HST. Sounds harmless...
05/11/2009
The Dalton McGinty government has introduced legislation to implement the harmonization of the Federal Gods and Services Tax (GST) with the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in 2010. So instead of seeing a 5% GST and an 8% PST on whatever you buy, you will see a combined tax of 13% HST. Sounds harmless....
05/11/2009
Most home buyers recognize the wisdom of inserting a conditional provision in their agreement of purchase and sale on a home inspection. Many condominium buyers however have difficulty justifying the cost. Some have even been discouraged from performing an inspection by either their real estate a...
05/04/2009
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