Trouver un bon courtier et un inspecteur compétent
Actualités immobilières
Trouver un bon courtier et un inspecteur compétent
2022, september 06

” Un courtier immobilier a pour mission de vous accompagner dans tout le processus d’achat d’une propriété. C’est donc important qu’il connaisse bien vos besoins et la région que vous convoitez. Comment savoir si c’est le cas? Par ailleurs, comment peut-on trouver un inspecteur en bâtiment compétent?” Comment choisir un courtier immobilier? ”Avant tout, il

Liberals pledge to scrap welcome tax for first-time homebuyers
Real Estate News
Liberals pledge to scrap welcome tax for first-time homebuyers
2022, september 06

” Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade promised Thursday to abolish the welcome tax for first-time homebuyers to help them cope with the dramatic rise in house prices. ” The Liberal Party first presented the proposals on the welcome tax and Home Buyers’ Plan in April. The welcome tax — also known as land transfer duties —

Variable-rate mortgages growing in popularity despite Bank of Canada rate hikes
Real Estate News
Variable-rate mortgages growing in popularity despite Bank of Canada rate hikes
2022, september 06

”Posthaste: Variable-rate mortgages growing in popularity despite Bank of Canada rate hikes” ”Many are still interested in variable-rate mortgages even though the central bank continues to hike interest rates in an effort to quell inflation, according to a new report by Ratesdotca. ” ”Stress test could be motivating factor, report suggests” ”However, the Ratessdotca report

Time to sell? How to manage your investment property as interest rates rise
Real Estate News
Time to sell? How to manage your investment property as interest rates rise
2022, august 17

There are a few key things that owners should consider to decide if their investment is worthwhile ” Big real estate investors, such as developers, buy properties to hold for years, through many up and down cycles. “My views are that if you are going to invest you should be a long-term holder,” says developer

Variable? Fixed? Static? Picking the right mortgage as interest rates rise
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Variable? Fixed? Static? Picking the right mortgage as interest rates rise
2022, august 17

Food for thought when shopping for a mortgage in today’s market. ” Should you go with a variable-rate mortgage or opt for the old reliable five-year fixed rate? How can you make sure your payments are predictable while also paying down your principal? Are static payments a good idea?” ” A fixed-rate mortgage insulates homebuyers

CMHC revises down home price forecast over next two years...
Real Estate News
CMHC revises down home price forecast over next two years...
2022, july 18

”Canada’s housing agency has cut its national home price forecast for this year and next, saying that interest rates were rising faster than it anticipated – but the agency is not predicting a sharp correction because it said a housing shortage will support prices.” ”Although home prices have plummeted since the central bank started raising