Family Tips for Making the Move Easier

Moving can be a source of stress for parents but we should not overlook the stress experienced by our kids.  A new house, new school and new friends.  That can cause plenty of stress for your special little ones. To ease the transition for you and for your children, these family ideas may help: Look [...]

Why Get a Professional Home Inspection?

Would you buy a house without an inspection?  Like to play russian roulette?  Even new homes have a final inspection before you take possession.  Buying a home without having a professional house inspection is a little like buying a car because you like the colour.  In reality, you need an expert to ‘look under the [...]

Bank of Canada Rates to Remain Low Until Q2 2013: Reuters Poll

Sluggish domestic growth and uncertainty about the global economy will likely keep the Bank of Canada from raising rates until the second quarter of 2013, according to a Reuters survey. The Reuters poll of 42 economists and strategists released on Wednesday showed the median forecast for the next interest rate hike was pushed back by [...]

CMHC Report Predicts Steady Canadian Housing Market Through 2013

In the forecast issued Monday, the CMHC gave the low-down on the Canadian housing market, explaining that it’s expected to stay steady through to 2013, with home prices rising moderately and the market seeing high activity. “With the Canadian economy set to expand at a moderate pace and mortgage rates expected to remain low, activity [...]

Why Does Clover Properties Use a Real Estate Agent?

One question I have been getting more and more is “why does Clover Properties use a Real Estate Agent” in our rent-to-own transactions? Well, the answer is two fold.  Firstly, real estate transactions are complicated and can be costly if completed incorrectly. Selling or buying a property is a process that is bound to be [...]