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Things to Consider When Buying Power of Sale Properties

A property sold by power of sale means that it is not the homeowner, but the mortgage lender, who is selling it. It is a solution that is made available to lenders when homeowners default on mortgages. If you are interested in this as a buyer, here are some of the things that you should …

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Why Virtual Tours are the Next Big Thing in Real Estate

The real estate industry has significantly evolved in the recent years. It seems like driving around different neighbourhoods to look for houses with “For Sale” signs are now replaced by browsing through online listings. We cannot deny the convenience this brings. It definitely saves you time if you could look for houses while you’re home …

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Why City Dwellers are Relocating to Durham Region

Durham Region is the largest geographic region in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It has one of the fastest-growing populations in Canada, with approximately 644,910 residents as of December 2013. Around one million people is the forecasted population by 2031. Why are city dwellers suddenly interested in relocating to this region? Accessible Durham Region is located …

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What You Need To Know About The August Housing Numbers In Durham Region

Month over month, real estate sales in the Durham Region have continued to meet and surpass expectations, and the numbers from August 2015 were no exception. According to Durham Region Association of REALTORS® President Sandra O\’Donohue, residential transactions for August peaked at 984, which marks a 7.1% increase in sales compared to the same period …

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Mortgage Rates Are Low – Is Now The Right Time To Buy?

Since the Bank of Canada reduced their overnight lending rate to 0.5 in early July, the real estate world has been torn on what this might mean for home buyers and sellers. With the state of the Canadian economy in slight turmoil due to fluctuating oil prices, the Bank of Canada execs made the decision …

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