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HST does not apply to resale homes in Ontario
March 25, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ontario Revenue Minister, Sophia Aggelonitis and the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Real Estate Association, Dorothy Mason, appear together in a video that explains to prospective home buyers a few important facts about the HST, as it relates to the provincial housing market. The video, which was released on March 21st 2011, highlights the [...]
Lower inflation in February likely to keep interest rates low
March 21, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell slightly in February, giving the Bank of Canada room to keep interest rates low over the next few months, economists say. Statistics Canada said Friday its consumer price index edged down one-tenth of a point to 2.2 per cent in February, with rising energy and gas prices keeping inflation just [...]
Century 21 iPhone app available
December 7, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Century21.ca tri-lingual iPhone App is now live in the iTunes App store. Download it here: http://tinyurl.com/2be2fxd
First Time Homebuyer Tips
June 18, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
First-Time Home Buyers’ (FTHB) Tax Credit The costs associated with purchasing a home, such as legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes, can be a particular burden for first-time homebuyers who must pay these costs, as well as save money for a down payment. To assist first-time homebuyers with the costs associated with the purchase [...]
Why Home Buyers Should Use a Professional Real Estate Agent (Realtor)
May 31, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
A realtor will save you time and money When it comes to purchasing a home, most people don’t know where to begin. Usually, people who are interested in moving to a particular area will contact a Century 21 office located near where they intend to move. This is by far the easiest and most streamlined [...]
March home sales on the rebound
May 13, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
Our local housing market continued its recovery last month, with 859 homes exchanging hands. 702 detached homes sold in March, up 27.4% from the previous year, along with 157 condos, an increase of 33.1%. This marks a return to pre-Recession levels. (It’s important to note that home sales last March were down over 22%.) “The [...]
Get out and enjoy London!
May 12, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
Hume Cronyn Observatory Open House every Saturday evening during the months of May, June, July, and August. No reservations needed. Start time is 20:30 (8:30 p.m.). Closing time is 23:00 (11:00 p.m.). View the skies through the telescope and ask questions to the astronomer hosting the evening. There is NO CHARGE to attend. London Regional [...]
The Home Zone – Quick tips to improve curb appeal
May 12, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
Landscaping Remember that sometimes less can be more. Weed your gardens and don’t be afraid to remove any shrubbery that appears to be overgrown or has a lot of deadwood. I may be difficult to part with your greenery, but the trim will make your home look fresher. Don’t forget to edge your walkways for [...]
New Home Essential features
March 1, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
Paul Cardis, CEO of AVID Ratings Co., which conducts an annual survey of home-buyer preferences, recently said that there are 10 “must have” features in new homes: Large kitchens, with an island. “If you’re going to spend design dollars, spend them where people want them — spend them in the kitchen,” McCune said. Granite countertops [...]
Housing prices will moderate – Canadian real estate Association
February 18, 2010 by julie · Leave a Comment
Housing market will cool down, real estate industry says OTTAWA — House price increases will moderate as the resale market becomes more balanced, says the president of the Canadian Real Estate Association. “The resale housing market is becoming more balanced in a number of provinces,” Dale Ripplinger said Wednesday after the association released January sales [...]
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