There is no place like home, but for many Canadians buying a home doesn’t mean they plan to stay for long. In fact, one-in-five repeat buyers have owned more than five homes. Twenty-three per cent of those surveyed plan to move again within six years according to the TD Canada Trust Repeat Home Buyers Report, [...]

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Although financial security continues to top the list of home ownership benefits, the comforts of home are increasingly important to Canadian women. According to the third annual TD Canada Trust Women and Home Ownership Poll, which surveyed women who have purchased a home independently, key features of home ownership, including being able to renovate to [...]

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Canadians see the value in an environmentally friendly home, according to the TD Canada Trust Green Home Poll. Seventy two percent of Canadians surveyed indicated they would be willing to pay more for a house or condo that includes environmentally friendly features. Of those, 77% say that cost savings on energy bills is a main [...]

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With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST, and consumers will incur no additional costs. However, some items [...]

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FIVE Condos at 5 St. Joseph opened this past weekend to great enthusiasm as would-be buyers filled the Presentation Centre, eager to learn more about all that this hip new condominium has to offer. The fantastic location, striking architecture, and sophisticated interiors and amenities have proven to be a willing combination, as FIVE is already [...]

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Buying a new home offers many advantages over resale. From modern designs to energy efficient appliances, this video will help you decide whether moving into a brand new home is the right choice for you. You’ll also discover how buying new could save you a lot of money! Google+

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Head vs. Heart: Considering what you want and what you can afford So you think you’re ready to buy your first home. This is an exciting time in a person’s life, but the process can be rather intimidating (to say the least). Where do you start? Hopefully you’ve made a routine of paying your bills [...]

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Increasing numbers of Canadians intend to become home owners by 2012, according to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership study conducted by Ipsos Reid. This trend could mean increased demand for new homes and is spurring some would-be buyers to make their purchase now while supply and demand ratios remain favourable. Ten percent of Canadians indicated [...]

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