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7 June 2010

G20 Ministers Watchful of Banks

G20 Ministers Focus on Keeping Banks From Making Risky Choices. Finance Minister says G20 ministers need to focus on keeping banks from making the risky choices that triggered global recession.

4 June 2010

More Parents Purchasing a Condo for Their Children

A TD Canada Trust Survey Indicates That More Parents are Purchasing Condos for Their Sons or Daughters.

3 June 2010

iBidBroker – Getting Real Estate Agents to Come to You

IBidBroker Has the Potential to Lower Real Estate Commissions for You.
Real estate agents have had a difficult time lately, namely their current issues with the Competition Bureau over access to the Multiple Listing Service.

2 June 2010

Leaving Condo Down Payments Up to Mom and Dad

The Price of Real Estate Has Forced Many Kids to Ask Mom and Dad for Help With the Down Payment. Buying your first home is an expensive proposition these days, so it’s no wonder that the amount of parents considering buying their kids a condo has jumped from five to 10 per cent in the past year.

1 June 2010

Rising Rates Could Come Back to Haunt Home Owners

The Rush to Purchase a Home Before the HST Kicks in on July 1st Will Lead to Payback When the Deadline Passes.

1 June 2010

Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage or Invest?

The Question of Paying Down Your Mortgage or Investing Your Money Can be Tricky. Here are the Pros and Cons.

31 May 2010

Canadian Home Sales Slide 2.6%

The Financial Post Reports that Canadian Home Sales Have Fallen 2.6% in April 2010. In recent news, the Canadian Real Estate Association says that there were nearly 100,000 new listings of homes for sale in April 2010.