A recent Scotiabank poll found that nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians are taking at least one step to becoming mortgage-free sooner. The biggest advantage of paying your mortgage off sooner is the amount of interest you would save. A $350,000 mortgage can produce as much as $150,000 in interest charges over a 25-year [...]

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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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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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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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Step-by-step advice on how to buy a new condo, plus great food for thought when you are planning on buying a new home. Google+

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A helpful walk-through of the essential steps to buying a new home and selling your existing home. This handy guide will provide you with useful tips like: how to discover great deals, what questions to ask your builder or sales consultant, and how to find the right sales representative for you. Google+

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