Home buyer

Economic Indicators

Home sales up last month

Home sales were up in August by 2.8% over July, says the Canadian Real Estate Association.

By Staff |September 16, 2013

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Economic Indicators

3 mortgage essentials for rookie homebuyers

There are three key home financing decisions for first-time buyers to consider: down payment, mortgage options and accelerated payments, says TD.

By Staff |September 10, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Canadian home sales rise

National home sales rose in June 2013.

By Staff |July 15, 2013

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Industry

Whistleblowers say BofA lied to homeowners

The sworn statements of six former Bank of America (BoA) employees and one contractor were added to a civil lawsuit against the bank.

June 18, 2013

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Estate Planning

Historically, Young people have bought houses after getting married. These days, though, many newlyweds have no choice but to rent in expensive cities, while affluent singles are buying larger homes in suburbs and exurbs.

By Caroline Hanna |June 13, 2013

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Industry

Young clients take on risky home renovations

More than a third are likely to go over budget and 17% say they have no budget at all.

By Staff |June 11, 2013

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Industry

Rookie mistakes of homebuyers

The majority of past buyers—when asked about their first house purchases in a recent TD survey—said there were three things they would have done differently.

May 30, 2013

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