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Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty

Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be a thrilling adventure. In addition, it may be quite lengthy. Your move-in date may be months or even years away from the time you sign the purchase agreement. The Ontario New House Warranty Program affords you certain guarantees as […]

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Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New?

Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently? A new home warranty may still be in effect if the home is less than seven years old. For the most part, Ontario’s new construction warranties cover a period of seven years. A fact that

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Process of warranty claim and what to expect?

Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you could just move in. It’s possible that you’ll discover anything that needs fixing, finishing, or installing after your builder has left. However it is important to ensure that builders meet minimal customer service requirements when addressing warranty

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Renting is increasing among all ages. There is a need for better legal protection—and respect

Renting is increasing among all ages. There is a need for better legal protection—and respect After decades of reliability, the Canadian dream of homeownership is beginning to look more like a pipe dream. Rising interest rates and stagnant property markets have put a strain on potential purchasers’ budgets, forcing them to look for alternative housing

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New data reveals Canadian rentals exceed $2K for the first time

New data reveals Canadian rentals exceed $2K for the first time In November, the average rental price in Canada topped $2,000 per month, according to a survey issued on Wednesday. Based on the numbers provided, it appears that renters in Canada are forking over an average of $2,024 monthly to cover their housing costs. This

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Mortgage rates to rise with latest interest rate hike, but the end of raising cycle near

Mortgage rates to rise with latest interest rate hike, but the end of raising cycle near The increase in interest rates by a half per cent that was implemented by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday signals greater hardship for indebted homeowners and those who are trying to enter the property market because they will

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Canadian Real Estate Prices Fall 30%, Recession Starts: Ox Econ

Canadian Real Estate Prices Fall 30%, Recession Starts: Ox Econ Neither the real estate market nor the economy in Canada looks particularly promising at the moment. This week, Oxford Economics issued a warning to its clients saying that a recession was starting to take shape. Higher interest rates meant to curb inflation are instead significantly

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Bank of Canada STATED: lower home prices are necessary for economic stability

Bank of Canada STATED: lower home prices are necessary for economic stability Topping the list of Canada’s 99 concerns is it’s over $2 trillion in mortgage debt. Earlier today, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC) Carolyn Rogers responded to worries over the country’s financial stability. She summed it up by focusing on

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High mortgage rates to overwhelm Canadian housing

High mortgage rates to overwhelm Canadian housing Canada and The real estate Industry have always walked hand in hand and soared high profits when it came to output. An all-time high housing market burns red with ultimately no sign of cooling down. From 2021 to February 2022 the real estate market in Canada bagged a

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Supply fixing Canadian Real estate seems a tiny solution to the heap of problems

Supply fixing Canadian Real estate seems a tiny solution to the heap of problems The fact that banks have become vocal critics of Canada’s real estate bubble is one of the biggest caution flags. Clients should remember that this isn’t a supply issue, according to BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter. Last year, the bank cautioned

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