Several major banks have increased rates on their fixed rate mortgages; however, a few lenders have not posted increases.....if buyers currently do not have rate holds or holds expiring soon, this is the time to set up a 120 day hold. I can connect you to an experienced mortgage representative. W
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02/08/2011
I sold a piece of vacant land prime for development in Downtown Toronto after much effort of resolving tree issues, not to mention other concerns or objections by neighbours on this matter. When the seller first purchased the land 12 years ago, there were several trees on the land which were onl
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02/06/2011
Looking for a condo or house to rent? Now a days, many renters go online to search for rental posted on craigslist or other rental search sites. Recently I was approached by a renter, who decided to hire a realtor for his search after he lost his first and last months deposit after signing a leas
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02/05/2011
Spring is only weeks away. If you are planning to make the most of the Spring resale market, now is the time to make improvements around the house. The highest return has often been kitchen, bathroom and even just a fresh coat of paint throughout to freshen up the space. Increasing square footag
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02/04/2011
A friend in construction management recently launched a new How-To WebTV series: "Building Space" Building Space Episode 1 from mdragnea on Vimeo.Michael Dragnea, as the show's host, from Executive Building Solutions, takes you behind the scenes of corporate and commercial construction, and touch
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02/03/2011
A few weeks ago, theCanadian federal government announced changes in mortgage lending guidelines. These changes are mandatory for CMHC insured mortgages; however, individual banks and mortgage lenders have not announced their policies regarding conventional mortgages. We are waiting to hear wh
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02/03/2011
When money is borrowed to purchase real estate, the lender requires the mortgagor to sign a note. The mortgagor must fulfill one or more obligations as owner and borrower. The obligations can include paying principal and interest of the mortgage, paying municpal realty taxes, maintain adequate in
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02/01/2011
I was recently approached by a prospect to sell their downtown condo. They have only lived in this home for a year. I asked them why they are selling. The owners said they made a mistake of not checking out the block before their purchase, and discovered that they live near the neighbourhood fir
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02/01/2011
Worried about mould, asbestos, lead and vermiculite in your home? Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in several building materials such as pipe insulation, vinyl floor tiles, plaster, ceiling tiles and duct insulation. Homes built before 1985 are likely to contain asbestos-containing building mater
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02/01/2011
