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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: Why 20% of Households Are Throwing Away $11,500
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Thursday, September 11, 2014. Why 20% of Households Are Throwing Away $11,500. About 20 percent of households who would benefit from refinancing are not doing it — and they could be losing out on lessening their mortgage payments by thousands of dollars over the life of the loan, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. Our results suggest the presence of information barriers regarding the potential benefits and costs of refinancing," accord...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: The worst home renovation traps to avoid
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Saturday, September 13, 2014. The worst home renovation traps to avoid. Which reno projects reap the richest rewards (and what does your neighbor's home have to do with it)? You've just finished renovating your home from top to bottom. That means attic, basement, and every square inch of living space in between. Sure, some of those expenses may well pay for themselves come resale time. But not all. You knew that - and that’s why you shied away. You’ll recover a highe...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: August 2014
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Landscaping and Tree Trimming. Planting new trees and shrubs. It’s important for homeowners to ensure trees and other plants don’t grow too close to powerlines and other electrical equipment. Here’s why:. Tree limbs that come down during a storm or high winds can bring powerlines with them causing a power outage and leave live powerlines on the ground which is a severe safety hazard. Remember, this box – called a padmount transformer - conta...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: Let’s see if you know Ontario real estate law
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Friday, December 12, 2014. Let’s see if you know Ontario real estate law. Let’s see if you know Ontario real estate law: Roseman. Do you know your rights when buying or selling real estate? The Ontario regulator wants to boost your financial literacy. How much do you know about real estate rules? Take our quiz and find out. On Your Side,. Published on Mon Nov 17 2014. The salesperson represents the buyer as well as the seller. Is that allowed? It’s up to the brokerag...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: October 2014
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Friday, October 10, 2014. Home’s closing date can change in estate sale. TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO. A home inspection may provide missing details about an estate-sale property. Published on Fri Oct 10 2014. I’ve found a great home that I want to buy but it’s being sold as part of an estate. How will that impact the purchase? Since the home may be listed for sale before probate is granted, the seller may ask for a closing date that is several months away, or may have a clause...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: Home’s closing date can change in estate sale
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Friday, October 10, 2014. Home’s closing date can change in estate sale. TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO. A home inspection may provide missing details about an estate-sale property. Published on Fri Oct 10 2014. I’ve found a great home that I want to buy but it’s being sold as part of an estate. How will that impact the purchase? Since the home may be listed for sale before probate is granted, the seller may ask for a closing date that is several months away, or may have a clause...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: September 2014
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Saturday, September 13, 2014. The worst home renovation traps to avoid. Which reno projects reap the richest rewards (and what does your neighbor's home have to do with it)? You've just finished renovating your home from top to bottom. That means attic, basement, and every square inch of living space in between. Sure, some of those expenses may well pay for themselves come resale time. But not all. You knew that - and that’s why you shied away. You’ll recover a highe...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: June 2015
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Saturday, June 6, 2015. Do I have to sign a buyer representation agreement? The short answer is no. You don’t have to sign a buyer representation agreement (BRA) with a brokerage, but you should consider the benefits it offers you as a home buyer. As with any contract, take the time to read and understand each clause of the BRA or CSA. If you’re unsure about something, ask questions or consider seeking legal advice before signing. Labels: homes for sale in bolton. Do I hav...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: December 2014
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Friday, December 12, 2014. Let’s see if you know Ontario real estate law. Let’s see if you know Ontario real estate law: Roseman. Do you know your rights when buying or selling real estate? The Ontario regulator wants to boost your financial literacy. How much do you know about real estate rules? Take our quiz and find out. On Your Side,. Published on Mon Nov 17 2014. The salesperson represents the buyer as well as the seller. Is that allowed? It’s up to the brokerag...
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Toronto-Peel Homes & Finance: Landscaping & Tree Trimming
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Toronto-Peel Homes and Finance. Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Landscaping and Tree Trimming. Planting new trees and shrubs. It’s important for homeowners to ensure trees and other plants don’t grow too close to powerlines and other electrical equipment. Here’s why:. Tree limbs that come down during a storm or high winds can bring powerlines with them causing a power outage and leave live powerlines on the ground which is a severe safety hazard. Remember, this box – called a padmount transformer - conta...