Canadian residential real estate surpassed pretty much everyone’s expectations in 2011, recording a very VERY solid year of housing activity. And guess what! The trend is expected to continue into 2012 as Canadians remain committed to purchasing homes despite worries over the European debt crisis. All this info and more was released today by RE/MAX [...]
The housing market in Toronto has remained remarkable resilient, even as global financial markets have been unsteady. Bidding wars through the spring and summer pushed prices higher but economists and real estate agents expect a more moderate pace in the fall. These seven strategies will help sellers and buyers prepare for the coming months: Set [...]
Canada’s real estate market is now expected to grow this year rather than decline, as buyers take advantage of continued low interest rates that are intended to offset recent economic turmoil, economists said Tuesday. The comments came after the Canadian Real Estate Association revised its 2011 national forecast for home resales, citing stronger than expected [...]
When it comes to big decisions in your life, buying a home is probably one of the biggest. There will be many factors that will determine whether or not you will be able to purchase a home and get your own mortgage today. If you can’t, there are alternative options to renting. Yes, rent-to-own. Although [...]
1. Going it alone. Buying a house is a complex transaction. Even if you don’t use an agent, you’ll need a complete, dependable team: lender, lawyer, inspector, insurer, as well as referrals and advice from friends and family. Enlist the help of these individuals early in the buying process. 2. Love and purchase at first [...]
