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Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
OTTAWA - Canadian home resales improved 41.5 per cent year over year to 42,288 units in October, a record for the month, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association . The national average price for homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service also ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
George Pelyhe
SUPERB 3 BEDROOM SEMI FURNISHED APARTMENT IN A DESIRABLE LOCATION. WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PLACE VILLE MARIE, STOCK EXCHANGE, MAJOR HOTELS, SHOPS, MONTREAL CONVENTION CENTRE, OLD MONTREAL AND PLACE DES ARTS. ALL WITH AN INDOOR GARAGE. 3 WALL MOUNTED ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy will pull out of its worst recession since the early 1990s this quarter, the Bank of Canada said on Thursday, and the world economy has likely averted a worst-case scenario and is bottoming out. "With the economy ...  [Read More]
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Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Île-des-Sœurs, July 7, 2009 MLS ® sales in the Montréal Metropolitan Area increased by 14 per cent in June 2009 compared to June 2008, the second consecutive monthly increase, reported the Greater Montréal Real Estate Board. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Sales of existing homes in Canada jumped 31.5 percent in the second quarter from the first and saw their first year-over-year quarterly increase since before the peak of the financial crisis, the Canadian Real Estate Association said ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Three projects that will give you the biggest return on your investment By Kenneth Ho The kitchen The kitchen is the best place to put your money, hands down. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada , the average amount home-owners should spend ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Indexes vary Alia McMullen Financial Post CREDIT: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images CREDIT: Teranet, Andrew Barr, National Post CREDIT: The Canadian Real Estate Association, Andrew Barr, National Post The Canadian housing market is beginning to look like a ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Île-des-Sœurs, June 16, 2009 MLS ® sales in the Montréal Metropolitan Area increased by 8 per cent in May 2009 compared to May 2008, with single-family homes leading the way at 13 per cent, reported the Greater Montréal Real ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
TORONTO (Reuters) - Resale prices for Canadian homes rose to their highest average on record in May, while sales activity climbed for a fourth straight month as consumer confidence strengthened, according to an industry report released on Monday. But rebounding ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
George Pelyhe
Notre-dame-de-Grâce, Montréal - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2150 Hingston #108 on June 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . See you there... Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
George Pelyhe
2 bed 2 bath Garage Appliances included • 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Two full bathrooms" - MLS® $239,000 - Absolute bargin price Centre, Centre-Ville - Address 88 Rue Charlotte, Montreal, Qc. H2X4E2 Apartment #101 See you there... Inclusions ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
George Pelyhe
Centre, Centre-Ville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 101-88 Rue Charlotte on May 31 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . OPEN HOUSE at above condo Address: 88 rue Charlotte, Montreal Qc Unit #101 Sunday May 31/09 (2pm - 4pm) 2 bed 2 bth + GARAGE Price: ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
George Pelyhe
Centre, Centre-Ville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 101-88 Rue Charlotte on May 24 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . OPEN HOUSE at above condo Address: 88 rue Charlotte, Montreal Qc Unit #101 Sunday May 31/09 (2pm - 4pm) 2 bed 2 bth + GARAGE Price: ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
Jon Engelsman
The Bank of Canada's Key Interest Rate is at its Lowest Level On April 21, the Bank of Canada announced a one-quarter of a percentage point cut to its key interest rate, bringing the rate to 0.25 per cent. The Monetary Policy Report indicates that ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJon Engelsman
George Pelyhe
Centre, Centre-Ville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 101-88 Rue Charlotte on May 17 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information Inclusions Stove, refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, 2 Wall Mounted AC units, Alarm, Blinds, Lights. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
Jon Engelsman
Sales in the Montréal Metropolitan Area decreased by only 6 per cent in April 2009 compared to April 2008, the month that broke all records. The median price of condominiums increased by 5 per cent, while that of single-family homes remained stable, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJon Engelsman
George Pelyhe
Centre, Centre-Ville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 101-88 Rue Charlotte on May 3 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
Jon Engelsman
CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET RELATIVELY RESILIENT DURING FIRST QUARTER Only modest house price declines despite predictions of double digit depreciation TORONTO, April 8, 2009 – Consistent with current economic trends, Canadian residential real estate ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJon Engelsman
George Pelyhe
OPEN HOUSE Sunday April 26/09 2pm-4pm Address 88 Rue Charlotte, Montreal, Qc. H2X4E2 Apartment #101 See you there... Inclusions Stove, refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, 2 Wall Mounted AC units, Alarm, Blinds, Lights. All as is without warranty. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
George Pelyhe
Centre, Centre-Ville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 101-88 Rue Charlotte on April 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Pelyhe
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
To stimulate economic growth and encourage Canadians to invest in improvements to their homes, Budget 2009 proposes to introduce a temporary Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC). The HRTC will provide meaningful tax relief to help Canadian homeowners make ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) allows first-time home buyers to withdraw amounts from a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to purchase or build a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawal. Budget 2009 proposes to increase the HBP withdrawal ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Budget 2009 proposes to introduce a new non-refundable tax credit based on an amount of $5,000 for first-time home buyers who acquire a qualifying home after January 27, 2009 (i.e. the closing is after that date). The credit for a taxation year will be ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
By J.W. Elphinstone, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Maria Love's Southern California home needed a face-lift. On and off the market for two years, the stucco, five-bedroom house had suffered through three broken deals and steep price cuts. To better appeal to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter
Robert Taylor  & Rhea Dichter
Île-des-Sœurs, February 11, 2009 – MLS ® real estate sales in the Montréal Metropolitan Area declined by 37 per cent in January 2009 compared to the same month last year while, at the same time, median prices of single-family ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Taylor & Rhea Dichter

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