July 20th, 2010 \\ Real Estate \\ Tagged: Mortgages, rate
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark policy rate Tuesday to 0.75% even though it scaled back its growth outlook on the belief budget cutting among households and governments in advanced economies is expected to “temper” the pace of the global recovery. Plus, the bank pushed back the date at which it expects the Canadian [...]
Read More >>July 13th, 2010 \\ Real Estate \\ Tagged: Condo
Here’s a great email I received from a Mortgage Broker friend at Mortgage Alliance. It is a brief overview of an Assignment deal. This segment of the Pre -Construction condo market is gaining popularity in Toronto. contact me anytime if you have any questions! What is Assignment? A common question raised during the pre-construction process [...]
Read More >>I feel great pride in saying I am Canadian. I feel comfort and pride when I see the Canadian flag, and having travelled around the world, I call Canada, “my home”. Canada is among just a few places on earth where many different cultures are blending as never before, with almost no violence to show [...]
Read More >>June 14th, 2010 \\ Blog, Real Estate \\ Tagged: Tax
HST? – How It Affects 12 Matters In Ontario Real Estate Beginning July 1, 2010, there will be sales tax in Ontario of 5% + 8% = 13% (12% in British Columbia) replacing the former 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) and the former 8% PST (Provincial Sales Tax). 1) HST and Mortgage Brokerage Fees [...]
Read More >>May 5th, 2010 \\ Blog, Real Estate \\ Tagged: Homes
DID YOU KNOW… Today’s home builders offer a wide variety of energy efficient options. These range from certified Built Green or R2000 finished homes, to individual features such as high efficiency heating systems, upgraded insulation and ENERGY STAR appliances. Whether you’re building or buying a new home, ask your builder about the following energy efficiency [...]
Read More >>Below are few common questions and answers on the new HST. Hope you find it useful. What is HST? The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is the harmonized value-added tax that will replace GST AND PST on July 1, 2010. The HST will apply at a rate of 13% in Ontario to taxable property and services. [...]
Read More >>April 30th, 2010 \\ Articles, Blog, Technology \\ Tagged: Branding, Marketing
Video directories such as YouTube provide an excellent opportunity to promote your brand online and marketing your services. It provides one of the best, fastest and least expensive ways to drive targeted traffic to your website and generate leads. As you may have noticed, the way people consume content is evolving. What once was the [...]
Read More >>April 25th, 2010 \\ Blog, Business \\ Tagged: Branding, Commnication, Marketing
We live in a time where we can very easily be our own brand. We have the “right” tools at our disposal, they’re easy to use, free and with never-ending possibilities to expand our personal network with thousands of “friends” who all chip in to create the “YOU” brand. If it seems you’re only a [...]
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