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Real Estate Trends
Canadian Home Insurance Costs Are Surging. Here's Why
Home insurance premiums are surging at an alarming rate across Canada, impacting homeowners who are already strapped for cash
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Real Estate Trends
Ways to protect yourself from title fraud
Title fraud, a form of real estate fraud, is perhaps one of the most distressing challenges a homeowner can face.
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Real Estate Trends
What is a NOSI and how do I know if there was one was placed on my home?
Traditionally, NOSIs (Notice of Security Interest) were utilized by legitimate businesses as a means to secure payment for home appliances, such as furnaces, air conditioning units, or water heaters, but lately scammers are leveraging NOSIs to extort unsuspecting homeowners.
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Closing Tips
Buying an Alberta Property? Your Closing Costs Are Going Up
Alberta closing costs are going to increase in 2025 with the introduction of a Land Titles Registration Fee levy. We've got the details and what it means for you.
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Real Estate Trends
Facing a mortgage renewal in 2024? Here's how to prepare
Many Canadians homeowners are worried about their upcoming mortgage renewals. By being proactive and with the right planning, the stress and risk of mortgage renewals can be reduced
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First-Time Buyers
BC to introduce an anti-flipping tax
BC Plans to tackle speculation in the housing market with the introduction of the "BC Home Flipping Tax", also known as an "anti-flipping" tax.
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Closing Tips
What is a mortgage closing?
Mortgage closing marks the final stage in securing financing for a property purchase, refinance, title (ownership) change, or a lender switch.
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Real Estate Trends
Unlocking Transparency: Ontario's Real Estate Revolution with Open Offers
In Ontario, a new Real Estate act brings open and transparent offers to home buyers and sellers. Will it end blind bidding and how does it benefit buyers?
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