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How much HST do I pay on my purchase?

I recently got questioned by one of my buyer who thought that they have to pay HST on all home purchases. I thought it would be a great idea to talk about HST and how it’s impacting the real estate market. All standard residential purchases don’t require HST payment. HST is applicable to real estate when the property being purchased …

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When is a good time to buy a property during a down market?

I get the question alot, “When’s a good time to buy real estate?” and frankly, my answer always is whenever you’re ready! This answer is usually met with a smirk which reads more like, “I was expecting you to say that since you make a living through purchase and sale!” There is no way anyone can predict when the market …

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Buyer Representation Agreements

I recently saw a question posted on an online form about buyer representation which I answered and thought it would be nice to post it here as well for your review. In a nut shell, a buyer representation agreement is a contract which like any other contract is completely negotiable. It’s an express authority that a party is providing to …

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