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Published Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2010 2:08PM EDT
Canada's homeownership costs continue to climb despite slowing resale activity: RBC Economics
September 30th, 2010TORONTO, Sept. 27 /CNW/ - Homeownership costs in the second quarter rose across Canada for the fourth consecutive time despite the recent slowing in resale market activity, according to the latest housing report released today by RBC Economics Research.
"Higher mortgage rates in tandem with a further appreciation in home prices boosted the monthly costs associated with carrying a mortgage on ...
Tackling Retirement One House at a Time
September 29th, 2010
by on SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
My brother is about to move into his very first home. I’m pretty excited for him because he’s been working towards this day for a really long time.
My brother is about to move into his very first home. I’m pretty excited for him because he’s been working towards this day for a really long time.
It’s too bad I absolutely hate the house.
It has a great ocean view and a super convenient location but that is where the positive aspects of the home end – in my opinion anyway. The layout is terrible. It has ...
409 20245 53RD Ave, Langley, British Columbia
September 28th, 2010I just sold this Condo at 409 20245 53RD Ave, Langley, British Columbia Langley City.
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The why and how of hiring a realtor
September 27th, 2010
By Sarah Pratt, Edmonton Journal
For people buying their first home, there are vast amounts of information to sift through and many decisions to make, and hiring a realtor is one of the most important decisions you will make during the entire process.
If you decide to hire a realtor, it would be well worth your while to do research before you make your decision. You should ...
21 20155 50TH Ave, Langley, British Columbia
September 24th, 2010I just sold this Townhouse at 21 20155 50TH Ave, Langley, British Columbia Langley City.
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B.C. home buyers among the most experienced in Canada: TD Canada Trust
September 24th, 2010| Thursday, 23 September 2010 |
According to a TD Canada Trust report released Wednesday, 75% of B.C. homeowners do not plan to stay in their home for more than 10 years. Half of B.C. homeowners surveyed said they plan to move in less than 10 years. Another 25% plan to move in less than six years.
The survey, conducted by Environics Research for TD, found that 20% of homeowners in B.C. and ...
Should You Make Biweekly Mortgage Payments?
September 22nd, 2010
by RYAN on SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
MOST MORTGAGES ARE SCHEDULED WITH ONE PAYMENT DUE EACH MONTH, OR TWELVE PER YEAR. WITH A ONCE-A-MONTH MORTGAGE PAYMENT SCHEDULE, YOU KNOW EXACTLY HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO PAY AND ON WHICH DATE EACH MONTH, WHICH HELPS YOU BUDGET. BUT YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH MONEY YOU COULD SAVE IF YOU SPLIT YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT IN HALF AND PAID IT EVERY OTHER WEEK INSTEAD ...
Home sales drop 35 per cent as prices climb in B.C.
September 21st, 2010Housing sales down nearly half from August 2009
September 21st, 2010BC Local News
Fraser Valley buyers and sellers continued to take a holiday from the real estate market in August, with the region’s Multiple Listing Service showing a decrease in sales, new listings and overall inventory compared to July.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 997 sales on MLS in August, a decrease of 44 per cent compared to the 1,786 sales during the same mon ...