Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Real Estate Insider: 2017 Summer Report



Welcome back, real estate readers! We are going to be adding a new monthly series to our blog. In addition to interesting real estate blogs, we'll be including helpful articles and subjects we think you'll benefit from reading. Last month, we found a treasure trove of insider info we just can't help but share.


Worrying about your credit score? Make it a thing of the past! CIBC is set to launch an easy-access platform for all clients to check their credit scores whenever they want, indicating the importance of everyone being comfortable and up to date with their financial situation. >>
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How much do you know about your condominium’s governance? After investigating some questionable practices in downtown Toronto, this article gives tips on what you should be doing to ensure that your condo is well-managed. >>
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Are we digging ourselves into a deeper hole with the Foreign Buyers Tax? The Montreal Economic Institute says that public decision makers are “missing the mark” and that this tax will do the opposite of what it was imposed to do. >>
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Trying to halt the train! Chief economist at the Canadian Real Estate Association says Torontonians should prepare for a possible tax on speculative home purchases to try and stop outrageous house prices, but will it work? >>
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What goes up, must come down. Home sales dropped 6.2% from April to May 2017, signifying the largest drop since August 2012. This could possibly mean the market is beginning to balance itself out once again. >>
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Is your house under seven years old? Make sure you know about the new home warranty program in Ontario and the changes coming! >>
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Could the legalization of cannabis affect the real estate business? Who should be responsible for all the costs and risks associated with growing marijuana plants? This commentary discusses some of the legal implications that could come with the industry. >>
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Risk big, win big. With interest rates set to rise, are variable rate mortgages worth the risk? Locking in your mortgage rate now might be the way to go for the more cautious homeowner. >>
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Canada has a historically moderate financial situation. In the wake of the recent housing boom, learn how the economy is protected with policies like the Foreign Buyers Tax to ensure Canada’s economy is safe now and in the future. >>


We hope you enjoy our findings -- happy summer and happy reading!

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