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The U.S. Federal Reserve borrowed a play from Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney on Wednesday when they promised to keep interest rates low until at least the end of 2014. This is a good indication that Canadian rates will stay low as well, thus continuing the support of the real estate market here. In Canada [...] I really hate the cold, I promised myself that one day I will start spending the winters in a tropical place. If you are I like me, I would like to share with you a development that can help us realize this great goal. I really like Mexico, my dollar goes really far there, and whenever I visit, I feel [...] Wood is a large component of Canadian homes. The frame of your house is most certainly wood, and wood is used in many finishes as well. Wood can be found in flooring, baseboards, crown moulding, doorways, trim, cabinets, and even the furniture of a home. As a homeowner many of the activities you will perform [...] CMHC is pleased to introduce two new tools designed to provide you with flexible and convenient ways to access comprehensive CMHC information anytime, anywhere. The CMHC Mobile Kit for Mortgage Professionals Whether you are in the office or on-the-go, the new CMHC Mobile KIT provides quick and convenient access to tools and resources relevant to today’s busy mortgage professional. [...] The UK housing market has seen some turbulent times over the last few years. Since the economic crisis that saw the UK Government bail out the banking industry, year-on-year house prices around the country have plummeted, with the exception being the nation’s capital. UK property is, and has always been, two different markets. According to [...] As any DIY enthusiast knows, it’s always great when your hard work pays off and your neighbours start complimenting you on your excellent home renovations. However, it’s even better when your work starts to actually increase the overall value of your home, too. So when it comes to deciding what DIY improvements to make, read [...] Tips to Help You Save Time and Money Everyone has a different reason for wanting to renovate their home. Some may be looking to make a change in the way their home looks or feels while others may want to fix a maintenance issue or make their homes more comfortable or energy-efficient. Whatever your reason, undertaking [...] When you are painting, spend the extra money and buy good paints. The money you invest will save you time in having to put additional coats to the walls. If you are not sure if the paint is a good brand, ask friends about what brands have worked well for them. If you have heard [...] A new survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that 87 percent of 1,300 agents and brokers polled agree that the economy is delaying baby boomers’ plans to sell their homes. That said, the desire to purchase and own a home, or more than one home, remains strong in this demographic cohort, especially so in [...] CMHC Offers Range of Tips and Resources Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a variety of publications, calculators and tools to help you make informed and responsible homebuying decisions. To assist you in making choices you can be comfortable with into the future, [...] |
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Copyright © 2012 REAL VALUE - All Rights Reserved. Unless otherwise identified, content written by Marcus Assalone. Some information may have been taken from CMHC, RECO, or Toronto Real Estate Board publications. Opinions expressed in comments do not neccessarily reflect those of Marcus Assalone or Coldwell Banker. 
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