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Home Maintenance Tips for Spring If you’re like most Canadians, your home is probably your most important investment. It’s also the place where you In spring it is a good idea to examine the foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture, and repair them if required. and your family [...] CMHC’s newest EQuilibrium™ Housing demonstration home opens its doors in Winnipeg EQuilibrium™ Housing is a national initiative led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) that brings the private and public sectors together to develop homes that are energy- and resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy to live in. To help Canadians learn first-hand about sustainable housing, [...] Reduce Your Risk of Injuries at Home When seniors fall, the consequences for their health can be both severe and long-lasting. However, many of these falls can be prevented with a little careful planning and a few simple strategies. To help you protect your health, mobility and independence, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has a [...] While moving into a home of any size can be a large undertaking, for buyers looking to downsize, the transition is often more challenging. But whether they are empty nesters requiring less space, young professionals moving to a new city for job opportunities or families looking to save, more and more buyers in today’s real [...] Today Canada’s Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduced new restrictions to be placed on mortgages insured by the CMHC. (Those are mortgages where the homeowner contributes less than 20% of the purchase price as a down payment.) These new rules will take effect on March 19, 2011. · Maximum Mortgage Amortization periods will be reduced from [...] In the media there are steady reports of Canadian real estate being in a bubble. These reports usually compare the increase of sale prices to the increase of incomes or potential mortgage payments to rental payments. If these reports make you think about the value of real estate and how real estate is valued and [...] COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE ISSUES HOME LISTING REPORT OF MOST EXPENSIVE AND AFFORDABLE U.S. HOUSING MARKETS Newport Beach, Calif., Tops Most Expensive Housing Market List; Detroit is Most Affordable Market PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2010) – Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today released its Home Listing Report, a snapshot survey of U.S. four-bedroom, [...] When looking at homes, one of the first few questions potential buyers always ask me is regarding the status of the basement “what can I do with the basement?” or “what have they done with the basement?” The ability to create living space in your basement has always been important and will continue to be [...] Demographia International released their annual report on the affordability of homes due to the policies of urbanization. The particular slant of the organization is that they would prefer cities consist primarily of single-family residential properties, and they are so blinded by this goal, that to them the facts really do not matter. So, don’t take [...] ‘Why should I move?’ When speaking about real estate this question is bound to arise. There should only be one answer; ‘to improve your life.’ Your home should be able to support the activities you want to participate in. If you entertain, a large living or family room will be important. If you enjoy do-it-yourself [...] |
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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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