Posts Tagged ‘home ownership’
HST around the house
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Finance & insurance, Real estate industry news on July 2nd, 2010
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 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.
Why buy a new home? A video tutorial.
Posted by: Sam Reiss in First time home buyers, New Home Videos, New home builders on June 21st, 2010
Buying Your First Home
Posted by: Sam Reiss in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos on June 14th, 2010
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).
Homeownership on the rise in Canada
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news on June 9th, 2010
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.
How to Buy a New Condo: A Video Tutorial
Posted by: Sam Reiss in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, New home builders on June 2nd, 2010
All About Buying & Selling: A Video Tutorial
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Home Videos, New Homes and Condos, New home builders, Selling your home on May 25th, 2010
Why buy a new home? A video tutorial.
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos on April 27th, 2010
How to buy a new home! A video tutorial
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Arista Homes, First time home buyers, New Home Videos, New home builders on March 30th, 2010
GTA new home sales up 237% from 2009
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on March 25th, 2010
What 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.
How to buy a new condo: A video tutorial
Posted by: Sam Reiss in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos on March 23rd, 2010
