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by Jeremy
On February 15th, the new minimum down payment comes into effect for homes $500,000 or more, making it 10 per cent down instead of 5 per cent. With this increase just a couple weeks away, right now is the time get those mortgage pre-approvals in! If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you can’t afford to wait on that mortgage application, so the next couple of weeks will likely see a boost in real estate activity. In case you’ve forgotten about this move, which was announced by the Finance Minister back in December of last year, here’s a quick recap of what it…
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It’s no secret that Calgary’s economy isn’t at its best right now, and CMHC reported yesterday that Calgary’s…
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At last week’s CREB Forecast, a look forward at Calgary’s real estate market was unveiled, and between all…
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Today CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) held their annual forecast of the real estate market in Calgary. If…
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A lot of people are being tight with their money right now, saving in the wake of uncertainty…
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Looking towards 2016, paying down debt is the top priority for Canadians in the new year, according to…
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It’s no secret, the economy in Alberta is taking a bit of a hit with the oil and…
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AA new home for Christmas? It’s good news for home buyers this week, as CREB is reporting Calgary’s…
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It’s no secret the economy is taking a toll on Albertans, even today two more major companies announced…
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CMHC released their annual First-Time Homebuyers Survey today, outlining the buying patterns and profiles of first-time homebuyers in…
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According to Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), half of Canadians want to better understand home insurance. Further to…
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Regardless of whether or not you buy-in to the news that Canada is in a recession, there’s no…
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Over one-third (35 per cent) of first-time homebuyers in Canada are single, and even though many will partner…
