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0% on resale (not new) homes unless there have been substantial renovations to an old property making it virtually new. GST is 5% on new homes, the maximum payout is the lesser of 36% of the GST paid or $6,300 on homes under $350,000 reduced proportionately until the home price reaches $450,000 after which the Read More »

When preparing your property to show, work your way from the outside in. It is essential that your home possess a certain “drive-up appeal.” Remember, a potential buyer’s first impression of your house is formed while s/he is still sitting in the realtor’s car. So, first you need to view your house from this perspective. Read More »

Budgeting for a new home can be tricky. Not only are there mortgage installments and the down payment to consider, there are a host of other—sometimes unexpected—expenses to add to the equation. The last thing you want is to be caught financially unprepared, blindsided by taxes and other hidden costs on closing day. These expenses Read More »

If you are considering looking for a new house, and are a current home-owner, then chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do you wait to find the perfect new home before you put your current home on the market, or do you sell first and then look around? You have a few Read More »

Selling your home is a complex process that can be stressful and time-consuming. An experienced Realtor has the knowledge, skills, and connections to help you through the process every step of the way. Consider the following benefits of working with a Realtor: Professional Experience: With knowledge and training in marketing strategy, negotiation tactics, and the Read More »

The basic grant can reduce your property tax by as much as $570 on properties assessed up to $1,050,000 & continues on a sliding scale up to $1,164,000, where the grant is eliminated. The tax payable ensures that all homeowners (or eligible occupants, which includes an eligible occupant of an eligible apartment, housing unit, land Read More »

Selling your home is a complicated process. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of details involved, but the experience can be very manageable—and educational!—when broken down into its component parts and plotted out into steps. The following is a list of common pitfalls encountered during the home-selling process. Use these as a guide Read More »

You’ve been saving for awhile, weighing your options, looking around casually. Now you’ve finally decided to do it—you’re ready to buy a house. The process of buying a new home can be incredibly exciting, yet stressful, all at once. Where do you start? It is essential you do your homework before you begin. Learn from Read More »

Whether seeking solace, activity, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighborhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the home-buying process; your choice of environment will affect the way you experience your Read More »