Thursday, September 1, 2022 @ 4:41 PM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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Interest rates have risen rapidly this year, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And the July MNP Consumer Debt Index found that 59% of Canadians “are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.” 1 Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due
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Monday, August 1, 2022 @ 4:03 PM
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The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t
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Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 11:42 AM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling in a new place. Almost all sellers
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022 @ 8:53 AM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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Canada's housing market hit a boiling point last year as homebuyers clambered for real estate in regions with significantly more demand than supply. But now that homeowners and buyers alike are feeling the pinch of rising interest rates and record inflation, the market appears to finally be simmering down. That,
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 4:51 PM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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Our nation is in the midst of a shifting real estate market. But even as the buying frenzy begins to slow, many properties are still receiving multiple offers. 1 So what’s the best way to compete as a buyer–especially if you’re wary about overpaying? While a high offer price gets
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Friday, April 1, 2022 @ 6:26 PM
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We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. 1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with your real estate agent as soon as
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Category: Real Estate
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 3:41 PM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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The annual inflation rate in Canada is currently around 5.1%—the highest it’s been in 30 years. 1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend Canadian dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022 @ 12:15 PM
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There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from market conditions and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, the importance of design. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022 @ 5:13 PM
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Saturday, January 1, 2022 @ 9:42 AM
Posted By: Margaret Ball & Carolyn Wilbur
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Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that led to a record number of home sales and a historically-high rate of appreciation, as prices soared by a national average of 19.9% year over year, according to the Canadian Real
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