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National home sales rise in March

According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity edged higher in March 2012.

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Tips for Easy Sping Home Maitenance

1. Check for possible damage to the roof. Look for missing, cracked or broken shingles and make note of any needed repairs. For safety reasons, you may want to consider hiring a qualified professional to take care of any repair work that needs to be done....

26 Mar 2013, 5:49 AM by Anna Belyntseva to Anna Belyntseva

Filed under: Real Estate, Seller Information

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Georgina: Beside the Shining Waters

Georgina is located on the largest inland lake in southern Ontario excluding the Great Lakes. Because it has a similar glaceal genesis, Lake Simcoe is often considered to be one of the Great Lakes, yet it is unique and destinct. Thousands of years ago...

28 Nov 2011, 3:59 PM by Anna Belyntseva to Anna Belyntseva

Filed under: Georgina Ontario homes

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Land Transfer Tax

Land transfer tax is assessed on real property when a deed is registered transferring ownership of the property from one party to another. The tax uses a sliding scale of percentages based on property value. CALCULATION Currently, the land transfer tax...

3 Mar 2011, 12:38 PM by Anna Belyntseva to Anna Belyntseva

Filed under: Tax Calculation

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Choose the right mortgage for you

Finding the right mortgage for you is one of the most important steps in buying your home. There are different types of mortgages offered by lenders in Canada. The main ones are Open, Closed and Variable Mortgages. An “ OPEN MORTGAGE ” allows...

3 Mar 2011, 12:36 PM by Anna Belyntseva to Anna Belyntseva

Filed under: variable rate mortgage, open mortgage

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Ontario property TAX 2010 in All Cities

Check with the appropriate city tax department for more information on 2010 property tax rates. Please note: These tax rates are for the most common rate classifications. Tax rates for other property classes can be obtained by contacting the local Municipality’s...

2 Mar 2011, 7:45 AM by Anna Belyntseva to Anna Belyntseva

Filed under: Community Information, georgina property tax, property tax