buying a house

New Mortgage Rules: What are they and how do they effect me?

January 31, 2011 Blog

The Canadian Government introduced new mortgage rules recently, effecting how buyers, who require CMHC involvement, finance homes. Here is a break-down of the new rules and the possible effects they will have on home and condo buyers.

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Types of home insurance policies and what they cover

January 28, 2011 Blog

There are several types of home insurance coverages available for home owners. Here are 3 of the most common types explained and what they cover.

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Collateral Charge Mortgages: Are they RIGHT for you?

December 30, 2010 Blog

TD Bank announced that effective October 18, 2010 all new mortgages will be collateral charge mortgages. TD Bank joins the many credit unions that also only offer these types of mortgages. If you are considering a collateral charge mortgage it’s worth some investigation before you sign because while there are advantages, there are also some negatives to consider.

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Is Winnipeg’s Real Estate Market a ‘Bubble’?

December 21, 2010 Blog

As reported by Winnipeg REALTORS® recently, sales of homes in Winnipeg are hitting all-time record highs, in both dollar volume and sales figures. Yet some people are still calling this a ‘bubble-market’, waiting for it to burst. IS this a bubble? Is Winnipeg’s Real Estate Market ready for a steep drop anytime soon?

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Mortgage Broker: The primary source for new mortgages

November 27, 2010 Blog

Mortgage Broker: Now the primary source for new mortgages! . A Fall 2010 study commissioned by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), in collaboration with Maritz, reveals that Canadian mortgage debt has exceeded one trillion dollars, an increase of 7.6 per cent over the same period last year. CAAMP expects this debt load [...]

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Winnipeg Real Estate sales and listing stats for September 2010

October 10, 2010 Blog

Winnipeg Real Estate MLS® stats for September 2010 Hi everyone: Winnipeg REALTORS® have just issued their monthly Press Release for sales and listing statistics for the Winnipeg Real Estate market in September 2010. After a slower summer, buyers came back into the Winnipeg Real Estate Market for September 2010, making this month the highest September [...]

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Winnipeg Land Titles: Not fast….but it IS secure

October 8, 2010 Blog

Image via Wikipedia Winnipeg Land Titles process. Hi everyone: I get letters and e-mails from people, asking about real estate issues. Here is one I received this week. The names and dates have been changed to protect the innocent “I am writing this letter in regards to the sale of my mother’s house, which the [...]

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Selling Real Estate: The 5 biggest mistakes when selling real estate

September 21, 2010 Blog

The 5 biggest mistakes when selling real estate Hi everyone: Here are 5 of the most common mistakes made when selling a home or condo, no matter what type of real estate market. Setting the wrong price There is an old saying in Real Estate: Your home is never more exciting than in it’s first [...]

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Winnipeg REALTORS® issue real estate market update for September 2010

September 9, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: As we do every month, Winnipeg REALTORS® have issued their monthly real estate market update. This reports MLS® statistics regarding the sales and listings of houses and condominiums in Winnipeg for September 2010. As always, these statistics cover the sales and listings for the entire south-east area of Manitoba, including Winnipeg, Steinbach, and [...]

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Mortgage Interest Rate Outlook for Canada

September 4, 2010 Blog

Mortgage Interest Rate Outlook for Canada Hi everyone: I just came across an excellent resource for mortgage rate, interest rate, insurance rate and credit card rate information. Check out the blog at ratesupermarket.ca This site features input by some very impressive contributors. While NO ONE can predict interest rates with 100% accuracy, being able to [...]

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Investing in Winnipeg Real Estate: When 2 or more roofs are better than one!

July 16, 2010 Blog

You don’t have to tell the average Canadian homeowner that real estate is a good investment. With very few exceptions, home equity has been building across Canada, and many Canadian homeowners have determined that two or more roofs are better than one. There are several reasons why a growing number of Canadians are purchasing investment [...]

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