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Condominiums achieve unprecedented favour among Canadian homebuyers

November 14th, 2007
Double-digit sales gains reported in most major markets in 2007 

After more than three decades of slow but steady growth, the condominium concept has finally clicked with Canadian homeowners.  The lifestyle has proven to be a solid investment in housing markets across the country, chalking up some of the most impressive gains in residential real estate in 2007, according to the ...

A mortgage pre-approval is a great way to protect yourself against changing interest rates while shopping for a home.

July 10th, 2007

With the present volatile interest rate environment we're seeing, it's a good idea to get yourself positioned with a rate guarantee for up to 120 days while you shop for a home.

Mortgage pre-approvals and rate guarantees are free of charge and will protect you in the event of increasing interest rates. 

During the rate guarantee period, we watch the rates for you ...

seious questions about mortgage fraud

June 28th, 2007

What is Mortgage Fraud?
Mortgage fraud, also known as real estate fraud, is a growing threat to homeowner security in many parts of the country. There are two main types of mortgage fraud. The most common is the practice of falsifying information to illegally secure mortgage funding. In some cases, an applicant will borrow money to buy a property at a highly inflated price from ...

Best Foot Forward

April 18th, 2007
Spring is a fun time of year, especially for those who like to get out and look at different houses and condos that are for sale.  These visits may begin quite casually, but can quickly get exciting if you come across a dream property.  That’s why it always advisable to start a real estate search by determining the present market value of your current home.  Then, when that golden ...

Media Coverage on the Need for Title Insurance May be Somewhat Overstated

March 20th, 2007

The media "Coverage on the Need for Title Insurance Ovestated" story on using Title Insurance to prevent title fraud may have needlessly frightened people into believing that they should all run out today and buy title insurance policies on their home to protect them against fraudulent activities against the title of their home." - Deborah Upton, Manager and Owner, RE/MAX Crest Realty ...

Spring Ahead!

March 14th, 2007
The calendar pages are quickly flying by, and as each day passes we are reminded that we must start making plans for the rest of the year. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a home renovation or a major vacation. Whatever you want to do in the coming months, now is the right time to get a head start. If I can be of any assistance in moving your plans forward, please don’t hesitate to ...

Future Focus

February 15th, 2007

Future Focus

When you’re involved in real estate, the focus is always on the future. So, the months often seem to creep up without warning, and the season can really fly by.

At this time of year, it may feel like changes are far away, and time is moving slowly. But if you are thinking ahead, and would like a professional perspective on a real estate in 2007, please give me a call.

After ...

How Clean is Your Air?

February 5th, 2007

How Clean is Your Air?
We spend most of our quality time at home, so it’s important to manage the quality of the air we breath. There are a wide range of options designed to create and protect a healthy air environment. To determine which is best suited to your needs, you must understand your tolerance for the various types of allergens or irritants in the air. Although it’s difficult ...

Happy New Year!

January 15th, 2007

Best Wishes to You!

The New Year is always a good time to be optimistic about the future. Knowing that so many of my clients allowed me to help them over the past year or referred me to their friends or relatives, helps me feel optimistic about the coming year. It’s great to know I have such terrific clients! Thank you!

Looking forward, I’d like to with you and your family excellent ...

Top Ten New Year's Resolutions

January 5th, 2007

New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Did your New Year resolutions make this top ten list?

1) Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and ...