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The people who help buy and sell homes see it all. Every day they interact with clients who are experiencing what can be the most exhilarating and stressful financial transaction of a lifetime.
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Year largely notable for what didn't happen--system failure It's a tough call separating the financial market highlights of 2005 from the lowlights.read more...
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea (Hornell Evening Tribune) (ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds
Minister Announces Funding for Sustainable Housing WATERLOO, July 20, 2005 The Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced today a contribution of $1 million to launch the first
My House Isn't Selling, Should I Panic? Panic no, talk to your agent absolutely. This is a very different market than it was a year to eighteen months ago.read more...
Housing starts jump Canadian June housing starts rose to the highest level since the start of the year, while investment in non-residential construction hit a record in the second quarter, two separate reports
Regulator protests Fannie, Freddie appraisal deal The regulator who oversees national banks is protesting an agreement by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stop buying mortgages that use lenders' in-house appraisers, a pact intended to protect