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The Feds communicated yesterday that rates will remain low till at least 2014. The reason is the economy needs the time repair, improve and grow. This is great for the real estate market, I'm even more confident now that the next few years will see even better market conditions. If you need more information on mortgage rates please contact myself. Now may be the time to get approved or trade up for a new property. Visit www.newbarrierealestatelistings.com Read Full Post

The government is watching the housing market even closer these days. Carney comment on this last week and will intervene if needed. The worries are some markets are overvalued, in the last few years mortgage lending criteria has changed so much. The days of 35/40 year amortizations are gone a few years back, changed the rules for self employed people making it more difficult for people to qualify. I see more and more investorsmoving away from financial markets and getting into real estate. T... Read Full Post

This week is off to a great start for listings. The last few days were are seeing over 40 listings. Great time to list, the inventory is starting to build. If your considering to list, why not get a free home evaluation. For more information visit www.newbarrierealestatelistings.com Mark Turcotte Read Full Post

This week is off to a great start for listings. The last few days were are seeing over 40 listings. Great time to list, the inventory is starting to build. If your considering to list, why not get a free home evaluation. For more information visit www.newbarrierealestatelistings.com Mark Turcotte Read Full Post

This post was provided by Central Austin homes maven, Allison Allen. One of the most steps to selling your home is making it attractive to prospective buyers. Showing the house is one thing, but showing it well is a whole different ball game. Even the most seemingly insignificant adjustments can transform your cluttered clamor into the house of people’s dreams. Here are some tipss to help you get started. The first thing to do: remove clutter. Nothing hurts home showings worse than clutter ... Read Full Post

The housing market on a national level has posted some good gains in December. Avg selling price has increased sametime last year and the increase in resale inventory as well. Carney is still advising Canadians to watch debt levels as these rates will not last for ever. This is'nt a bad thing, we all should be watching debt levels and forcing ourselves to have a reserve fund. With the rates this low it is fueling the demand for real estate assets. If you need any additional information on rea... Read Full Post

The market has already started to pick up and it's only the the second week in January. Completed a few deals last week with some great first time Buyer's. My mortgage broker collegaue did a great job educating these clients on mortgage financing and providng some quick steps that will improve there equity position and build wealth. If your a Buyer that is looking to purchase a property this year, I encourge you to visit my website www.newbarrierealestatelistings.com Mark Turcotte Read Full Post

Closed another rent to own deal in Barrie this week. Great couple from the city that were looking for a life style change. This program is such a great program that helps people get into home ownership that would never have the oportunity to do so going the traditional route. For more information on my rent to own program visit www.newbarrierealestatelistings.com Read Full Post

The mortgage business is heating up with the five major banks BMO is offering a five year fixed rate of 2.99% the lowest ever seen in the banking industry for a fixed product. If your thinking of making a move or trading up now is the time. For all you first time buyers don't wait get into the real estate market now. Need guidance and direction visit www.newbarrierealestatelitings.com Mark Turcotte Read Full Post

The Canada Mortgage Housing Corp, are still pounding into Canadians heads about record high debt levels. This is'nt a bad thing. About a year ago I was in a position just like most Canadians with no respect or worries about the amount of debt I was carrying. My bills were always paid on time excellent credit rating so creditors always increased my limits, so I always bought more. Well the last 8 months I focued on paying off all my credit cards, lines of credit about $50,000 freeing up hundre... Read Full Post