As home prices in Toronto continue to climb, many are wondering if Toronto is experiencing a real estate bubble. While no-one can give a definitive
Realty Times explores what happened with the recent American housing crisis and what needs to be done to prevent such a meltdown. David Fletcher’s interviews Harold Green
Harold Green of Central Showplace was quoted in a recent interview with Paula Kulig of the Toronto Star, “If you’re a Canadian and you are
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Tax implications when looking to buy a US home
With the Canadian Looney almost at par again with the US dollar, the flock of snowbirds chasing the sun just keeps on growing. The National Post reports on some of tax implications to watch for when looking to buy a US home.
“Business owners who may be weighing the costs and benefits of purchasing a condo
American First-Time Home Buyers Set Sales Record
First-time home buyers reached the highest market share on record during the past year, according to the latest consumer survey of home buyers and sellers by the National Association of Realtors.
NAR mailed an eight-page questionnaire in July 2009 to a national sample of 120,038 home buyers and sellers who purchased their homes between July 2008
Pending home sales in USA on record long growth streak
Pending home sales rose for the eight consecutive month. The longest growth streak streak since measurement began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending Home Sales Index based on contracts signed in September, rose 6.1 percent to 110.1 from a reading of 103.8 in August, and is 21.2 percent higher than September
Easy Steps to Second Home and Vacation Home Rentals
Canadians owning a second home in Florida will find that Short Term Vacation Home Rentals to be a great way to subsides the cost of owning a property. Canadians typically like to spend winter months in Florida, while Americans travel to Florida during summer periods while kids are out of school. A good short-term rental
Foreclosures & Short Sales: Buying a Money Pit?
Foreclosures and short sales in US Real Estate seem to be great deals, but let the buyer beware: You could be buying a money pit.
A foreclosed home is bought as is and will not have the history available that a seller would be able to give you. This means you will buy the home
Prices of US Real Estate may rise very fast
The US Real Estate market has been in decline for almost 3 years. Despite what many analysis believe will be a slow recovery, there are signs that 3 years of pent up demand and current low interest rates can start a very fast recovery.
The economic environment is going to get better based on
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