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HST around the house

hsthousehold HST around the houseWith 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 that were only subject to the 5% federal tax will now be subject to the 13% HST. In total, about 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.

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Why buy a new home? A video tutorial.

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Buying Your First Home

1sthome Buying Your First HomeHead 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).

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Homeownership on the rise in Canada

homeownership Homeownership on the rise in CanadaIncreasing 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.

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How to Buy a New Condo: A Video Tutorial

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All About Buying & Selling: A Video Tutorial

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Why buy a new home? A video tutorial.

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How to buy a new home! A video tutorial

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GTA new home sales up 237% from 2009

60441H GTA new home sales up 237% from 2009What a difference a year makes!

With 3,148 new homes and condos sold in February 2010, GTA new home sales reached their highest levels since 2006. This marks an incredible 237 percent increase over February 2009 according to RealNet Canada Inc, the Building Industry and Land Development Association’s official source of new home market intelligence.

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How to buy a new condo: A video tutorial

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